Here is a list of which Sam’s Clubs are closing around the country, and what to do if a store near you is closing. Can you get a refund on your membership?
Walmart is closing hundreds of Sam’s Clubs, and many were closed today without any notice. Many employees had no idea their stores were being closed, and only found out when they showed up for work and saw that the stores were shut down, or attended a last-minute meeting this morning letting them know. So far, as of the time of publication, Walmart has not released an official list of which stores are closing. Walmart told Business Insider that 63 locations were going to be closed. However, other sources are indicating that possibly more stores than that will ultimately be closing. Jessica Buckner, an audit team lead with Sam’s in Anchorage, said that she had heard more than 260 stores might be closed, CBS News reported. Sam’s Club said about the closings on Twitter: “After a thorough review of our existing portfolio, we’ve decided to close a series of clubs and better align our locations with our strategy. Closing clubs is never easy and we’re committed to working with impacted members and associates through this transition.”
If you’re looking to get the cash rewards you’re still owed on your membership, even though your club closed, or if you’re wanting to get a refund on what’s left of your Sam’s Club membership because you no longer have a store to visit, Sam’s Club has said that members can private message them on Twitter for details. To just cancel your membership, here’s a direct link. Pharmacies will stay open for at least two weeks, Sam’s Club said on Twitter, to help customers through the transition. If you placed an order and your store is no longer open, a member of the management team will be contacting you, Sam’s Club on Twitter noted.
Below is a list of stores that have been listed as closed by media sources or on social media so far. Many of the stores were closed today for markdowns, will reopen on Friday, and then permanently close no later than Jan. 26. Other stores that aren’t closed today might still ultimately be closed over the next few weeks. This list is likely not exhaustive. If your store’s not listed, you can still check Sam’s Club’s Club Finder to see if your club is still listed on the website. Sam’s Club has said on Twitter that if it is, then the store is still open (at least at this time.) Here is what we know so far about closed Sam’s Club stores, in alphabetical order by state. If you know of a Sam’s Club store that is closed and isn’t listed, please let us know in the comments below.
Jessica Buckner, an audit team lead for Sam’s in Anchorage, has said that all Sam’s Club stores in Alaska are closing down.
Five of the 19 stores in Illinois will be closing, according to Patch.com. But Business Insider listed more than five. Here’s what we know so far:
Some stores in Louisiana are closing, according to CBS.
Some stores in New York are closing, according to CBS. These include:
Some stores in Tennessee are closing, according to CBS.
Houston: At least three stores closing.
Sam’s Club shutdown? Employees at this S Loop store tell me they showed up to work and were told store is closed effective today. Sign on door says same thing. Hearing other stores also affected. Waiting on answers from parent company, Walmart #khou11 pic.twitter.com/RtbY7EhiIK
— Jason Miles (@JMilesKHOU) January 11,2018
.. #SamsClub update: three Houston area closures include S Loop W, Westheimer & Eldridge, and New Caney store. Only other Texas store affected is in SATX. Walmart spokesperson tells me laid off associates will be paid for 60 days and can apply for transfers #khou11 pic.twitter.com/CRouJDdIsl
— Jason Miles (@JMilesKHOU) January 11,2018
Richmond: 4571 S. Laburnum Ave. (per Business Insider)
The manager of a Sam’s Club in Wisconsin confirmed with the Journal Sentinel that the two stores above are the only ones closing in Wisconsin. The Waukesha Sam’s Club, which was originally reported as closing, is actually going to stay open.
This is a developing story and this list will be updated as more information is available. If you know of other stores that are closing, please let us know in the comments below.
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