Sam’s Club will open its Bossier City club at 2861 Beene Blvd. following
an 8 a.m. Grand Opening ceremony Thursday, August 14. The membership
warehouse club will bring 170 jobs to the community and will give
residents and small business owners the opportunity to access incredible
deals and amazing finds on quality merchandise, including products made
in Louisiana.
“The Bossier City Sam’s Club was built specifically with the needs of
our community in mind,” said Club Manager John Hamm. “The community has
been extremely supportive of Sam’s Club and we look forward to serving
the area for many years to come.”
Bossier City associates selected several local organizations to receive
more than $18,000 in community giving grants. In the last fiscal year,
Sam’s Club, and parent company Walmart, gave more than $21 million to
non-profits in the state of Louisiana. The following local organizations
will be presented checks prior to Thursday’s grand opening:
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Special Olympics
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Vets Helping Vets
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Bikers Against Child Abuse
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Northwest Louisiana Community Development Corporation
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Bossier Kids, Inc.
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Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
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Hand in Paw
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Volunteers of America of North Louisiana
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Joe LeBlanc Food Pantry
Grand Opening ceremony features local officials, special events
Local officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce will be among
those in attendance at Thursday’s Grand Opening ceremony. Camp Minden
Color Guard will present colors and the Airline High School will perform
the National Anthem at the grand opening.
Sam’s Club will showcase a variety of food samples and product
demonstrations. Special showcase events include US Jesco Steam Mop,
cheddar cheese wheel carving and DFS Butters. Sam’s Club is also proud
to host Waterfall
Forge copper fountains. Owner Buddy Holmes from Prairieville,
Louisiana has been making fountains and copper art by hand for more than
18 years. His creations have been featured in Home and Garden
Television’s “Modern Masters” and the DIY Network. Also, local favorite Cousins
will provide samples of their well-known dressing.
Former Dallas Cowboys tight-end Jay Novacek, a five-time Pro
Bowler and member of the College Football Hall of Fame, will also be
making a special guest appearance on Friday, August 15 from 5 to 7 p.m.
A number of health and wellness services will also be available
including:
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Free health screenings will be offered for both members and the
public monthly. Grand opening screenings will assess cholesterol,
blood pressure, vision, hearing and a variety of other wellness areas,
and will run August 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and August 15 and 16
from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Sam’s Club Pharmacy, which is open to the public, features
many $4 and $10 generic prescriptions.
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The Optical Center offers $40 off one additional pair of
regularly priced prescription eyeglasses with the purchase of a
complete pair of eyeglasses at regular price.
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The Hearing Aid Center features premium technology in hearing
aids and personal listening devices.
Members will discover savings on a number of outstanding items Grand
Opening weekend, including:
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HP® 15.6” Notebook for $299
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VIZIO 60” Class LED Smart HDTV for $778
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Atlantic Salmon Fillet for $6.98 per pound
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Caramel Apple Pie for $7.98
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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad, 40 ounces for $3.98
Quality products and services help small businesses and busy families
Sam’s Club is offering its unique, shopper-friendly experience with this
Bossier City club. Members can rely on fresh produce, quality meats and
home meal solutions, while small business owners can find office
supplies, vending machine snacks and paper goods. Restaurant owners and
caterers will find access to quality items most often used by
foodservice businesses.
Other benefits for Sam’s Club membership include early shopping hours
and Click
‘n’ Pull - an innovative way for members to save time by clicking
and ordering select items online at SamsClub.com and then simply
allowing associates to pull the items for pickup at the club.
Membership Information
A Sam's Club membership is an investment that more than pays for itself.
Whether buying for a household or a business, a Sam's Club member can
access exclusive savings on merchandise and outstanding benefits. With
early shopping hours, and additional discounts on pharmacy and optical
services, Sam’s Plus memberships offer even more with additional great
benefits. Sam’s Plus memberships are $100 annually. Sam's Savings
memberships and Sam's Business memberships are $45 annually. Special
savings for college students and military families are also available.
For more information, visit SamsClub.com/membership.
About Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the
nation’s eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club
offering superior products and services in more than 630 clubs across
the U.S., as well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. To learn more about
Savings Made Simple, visit the Sam’s
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*Sam’s Club® Advertised Merchandise Policy
It is our firm intention to have every advertised item in stock.
Occasionally, however, an advertised item may not be available for
purchase due to unforeseen difficulties. We reserve the right to limit
quantities to normal retail purchases or one-per-member or household,
and to exclude resellers. We have done our best to ensure all
information in this piece is accurate and up to-date. Errors and
omissions occasionally occur and are subject to correction. Pricing and
item availability may vary by location and in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma,
Puerto Rico, Wisconsin and on SamsClub.com. Pricing and items are
valid at your 2861 Beene Blvd., Bossier City, La. club and are good
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