Sponsored By

Sam’s Club starts same-day delivery with Instacart

Austin, Dallas and St. Louis are first Sam’s Club locations to roll out on-demand grocery delivery service

Michael Browne, Executive Editor

February 27, 2018

1 Min Read
SamsClubInstacart.jpg
Walmart

Sam’s Club, Walmart’s warehouse bulk shopping division, is introducing same-day delivery of groceries and other products through a new partnership with the tech-driven delivery service Instacart.

Beginning with Sam’s Club locations in Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and St. Louis, shoppers can now make their purchases through samsclub.com/instacart and have them delivered straight to their doorstep by Instacart in as little as an hour. Nearly all of Sam's Club offerings will be available with the service, including grocery items, everyday goods, and exclusive, premium-quality Member’s Mark products and small appliances.

After the initial rollout, the partnership will expand to Sam’s Clubs throughout the U.S. later in the year.

“We know our members love our mix of exciting items, and appreciate it when we make life a little easier for them,” said Sachin Padwal, Sam’s Club’s vice president of Omnichannel and In-Club Product. “Whether it’s Scan & Go, Club Pickup — and now delivery in as little as an hour —  shopping with Sam’s Club is getting easier and more convenient, and we’re just getting started.”

Instacart customers will have the option to shop local Sam's Clubs without a membership, giving them access to Sam’s Club’s signature savings and bulk shopping options, paired with the convenience of same-day delivery. Sam's Club members will save their membership number in the loyalty card section to receive membership rewards and lower, member-only pricing on items.

The new partnership is the latest move in Walmart’s efforts to increase Sam’s Club’s e-commerce presence, following the recent announcement that Sam’s Club Premium Plus members are eligible for free shipping on items purchased online. The company also announced it would turn some of the 60 store locations it closed in January into e-commerce distribution warehouses.

About the Author

Michael Browne

Executive Editor, Supermarket News

Michael Browne joined Supermarket News in 2018 after serving in managing and executive editor capacities at leading B2B media brands including Convenience Store NewsLicense Global and Travel Agent. He also previously served as content production manager for print and digital in the Business Intelligence division of Informa, parent company of Supermarket News and Nation’s Restaurant News.

As executive editor, Mike oversees the editorial content of supermarketnews.com as well as the monthly print publication. He also directs all content-based brand-related projects including the annual Top 75 Retailers report, Category Guide, Retailer of the Year, research surveys and special reports, as well as podcast and webinar content. Mike has also presented and moderated at industry events.

In addition to the positions mentioned above, Mike has also worked as a writer and/or editor for special projects at American Legal Media (ALM), managing editor for Tobacco International, special projects editor at American Banker • Bond Buyer, and as production editor for Bank Technology News and other related financial magazines and journals published by Faulkner & Gray.

A graduate of Fordham University, Mike is based in New York City, where he was born and raised.

Contact Mike at [email protected] or follow him on Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

Stay up-to-date on the latest food retail news and trends
Subscribe to free eNewsletters from Supermarket News

You May Also Like