Sam's Club® Makes Holiday Shopping Simple With Expanded Delivery Service

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Dec. 3, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays, Sam's Club announces a new service that offers delivery, installation, assembly or set-up of items such as televisions, mattresses, computers, fitness equipment, barbecue grills, outdoor furniture and children's play sets. Available immediately, this service is for items purchased in more than 600 Sam's Club locations nationwide and is provided by a third party vendor consisting of 11,000 certified and insured professional installers across the country that are available for both home and business installation.

"Our delivery service makes it easier for members to enjoy their purchases with no hassles," said Mike Swatsworth, senior director Sam's Club Innovation. "The work is performed by licensed installers who will remove all the boxes and packaging. This will make it simple for our members to purchase large items at great values for the holidays."

Sam's Club, the nation's eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club, launched the service with mattresses on Memorial Day and built the latest program on that success.  

Members can schedule appointments by calling 877.758.4346. Delivery prices start at $59, and installations are also available for an additional fee.

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Sam's Club is a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., (NYSE: WMT). The first Sam's Club opened its doors in Midwest City, Okla., in 1983. Today, Sam's Club serves more than 47 million U.S. Members with locations nationwide, as well in Brazil, China and Mexico. Sam's Club saves its members on average 30.4 percent over grocery and specialty retailers by offering superior values on quality merchandise and services for home or work. Saving is made simple at Sam's Club. Visit samsclub.com for more information.

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