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Sam’s Club to open 30 new stores

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Sam’s Club plans to open 30 new locations over the next few years, the first new clubs since 2017. The new locations will measure about 20,000 square feet larger than existing clubs and feature amenities such as sushi islands, full-service floral areas and optical centers. Sam’s also plans to open five new supply chain fulfillment and distribution centers.

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