SHIJIAZHUANG, China – August 21, 2026 – Sam's Club has officially opened its first store in Hebei Province, marking its 68th location nationwide. The new Shijiazhuang location represents a pivotal step in Sam's Club's expansion strategy, bringing its signature members-only retail model to local consumers while significantly broadening the region's access to premium products.

Shijiazhuang, a key transportation and economic hub in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei cluster, has seen rising consumer demand for premium and differentiated retail offerings. With three decades of presence in China, Sam's Club has built its reputation on a global sourcing network and a member-first service model. And it sees strong alignment between its proposition and Shijiazhuang's evolving consumer habits. Leveraging its worldwide procurement infrastructure and deep insight into local preferences, Sam's Club aims to bring a broader array of curated, premium products to Hebei households. At the same time, Sam's Club intends to partner with standout local businesses, channeling global resources into the region while introducing Hebei's distinctive products to a wider audience – a move poised to inject fresh energy into both regional consumption and industrial growth.

From Everyday Meals to Festive Gifting – A World of Discovery

The Shijiazhuang Sam's Club offers approximately 4,000 curated items, including festive gifting, everyday dining, and daily necessities. The product mix reflects both global sourcing strength and local shopping habits. Shijiazhuang, as a melting pot of northern and southern influences, balances a fondness for lavish family feasts with a younger generation's eye for daily refinement – a duality that Sam's Club has carefully considered in its curation.

As health and wellness trends continue to reshape consumer habits, high-quality protein has become a cornerstone of Hebei family meals. Consumers are increasingly demanding greater transparency in meat sourcing and safety standards. In response, Sam's Club has tailored its global selection of premium proteins, from seafood to poultry and meat, to complement local cooking traditions, offering a one-stop shop for everything from daily nutritional needs to party-ready centerpieces. Items include whole Canadian lobsters, wild-caught prawns, whole Spanish mackerel, and deep-water yellow croakers from Ningde, Fujian, as well as locally preferred cuts like pork ribs and yellow roosters, catering to both weeknight dinners and celebratory gatherings.

In the run-up to the Mid-Autumn Festival, seasonal gifting is another major focus. Sam's Club is rolling out an extensive lineup of Member's Mark mooncake gift boxes ranging from liquor-infused varieties with Western-inspired ingredients like caviar, chocolate, and whiskey-flavored filling to a high-fiber multigrain option filled with taro from Lipu, yam from Henan, and pearl red beans from Northeast China, positioned for health-conscious members.

Several Member's Mark bakery staples have built a loyal following on social media, evolving from trendy must-trys into dependable classics – a testament to their consistent quality and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. For example, the Roman Cream Bread features a rich whipping cream filling and raspberry jam in a buttery brioche, while the newly launched Coconut Milk Pudding Puff Tart combines Indonesian coconut milk with Vietnamese shredded coconut for a crisp, aromatic finish. Both have generated strong interest for their use of quality ingredients. The upgraded Earl Grey Swiss Roll keeps its beloved flavor profile while adjusting the sweetness level to better align with member feedback. Meanwhile, enduring favorites like Member's Mark Beef Jerky and Member's Mark Daily Nut Mix continue to be go-to choices for breakfast, afternoon tea, and snack breaks.

As families place greater emphasis on emotional connection and shared experiences, the club also carries an expanded range of interactive and novelty items—including a 180-centimeter giant panda plush, Tom and Jerry cushion blankets that tap into childhood nostalgia, Kinder Joy eggs with Disney toys for parent-child bonding, and a voice-activated Vbot biomimetic quadruped robot for a futuristic play experience.

Omnichannel Convenience for a Seamless Shopping Experience

The Shijiazhuang Sam's Club extends its commitment to quality and value through a fully integrated omnichannel ecosystem that makes shopping effortless. The club features a spacious warehouse layout with 9-meter-high shelving, 3-meter-wide aisles, and two-level underground parking with over 1,000 spaces.

In-store amenities include “Sam's Kitchen” offering tastings and cooking demonstrations, an Optical Center with certified optometrists providing free eye exams, glasses cleaning, and accessory replacement services. The Hearing Aid Center staffed by professional audiologists offers free hearing checks and hearing aid maintenance. A self-service coffee bean grinder is also available for member use. After opening, the store will regularly host new product tastings and themed road shows.

Online, Sam's Club makes quality products easily accessible. Through a dual-channel service system combining On-time Delivery and National Delivery, more than a thousand frequently purchased items are available with one-hour delivery. The National Delivery service, which offers free shipping on orders over RMB 299, allows members to share Sam's Club favorites with friends and relatives across the country – taking quality living beyond geographical boundaries and into more homes.

Rooted in Community, Committed to Sustainability

Beyond its product and service offerings, Sam's Club integrates store operations with local community development, pursuing sustainability initiatives that meet the long-term needs of both members and neighborhoods. The Shijiazhuang location meets three-star green construction standards, and the club operates an ultra-low carbon CO₂ transcritical refrigeration system that recycles waste heat for operations and hot water supply.

Community programs, including surplus food donations and the "Big Dream Achiever Program" for young people with intellectual disabilities, which has provided over 500 internship opportunities to date—are already active in the Shijiazhuang Sam's Club.

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