Sam's Club in Eau Claire, WI

As part of its commitment to deliver the best possible shopping experience, Sam’s Club today announced plans to upgrade all of its U.S. locations with Wi-Fi by November. The announcement was delivered to more than 2,200 Sam’s Club associates from the field and Home Office gathered at the Orlando Convention Center for the company’s Annual Holiday Meeting, which showcases holiday merchandise and details plans for the season.

AT&T* will provide Wi-Fi to Sam’s Club, which will allow its members greater use of their Wi-Fi enabled smart phones while shopping and enable associates to demo new IPTV’s (internet TV’s) as well as other internet connected devices in real time. Sam’s Club is the first warehouse club to offer live IPTV demos and carry a 1080p broadcast signal. Sam’s Club expects to showcase 3D TV’s in all locations and online next month.

“Our members are early adopters of technology and electronics, and we’re excited to deliver an improved experience in our clubs,” said Brian Cornell, president and CEO, Sam’s Club. “This investment in connectivity allows us to showcase the high quality brands we offer in a new engaging way, provide an enhanced level of service and brings to life our promise to our members of Savings Made Simple.”

Sam’s Club also announced plans to offer a comprehensive smart phone application (app) for the iPhone, BlackBerry and Anroid platforms. The app will include several features such as access to eValues, which are extra discounts loaded directly onto the Plus Membership cards, product information, member reviews and more. The Sam’s Club app will make it easier for members to make the right choices on products throughout the club as well as foster greater member interaction with Sam’s Club. The Sam’s Club app will be available in September. Additional functionality details will be communicated soon.

Sam's Club is a member of Eau Claire Area Chamber of commerce Since 1991.