Sam\u2019s Club is opening 7 new stores across Tennessee, California, and Texas in 2026, expanding the warehouse club\u2019s footprint as part of an aggressive nationwide growth strategy.<\/p>\n
The Tennessee location will open July 30 in Lebanon, about 30 miles east of Nashville, according to Sam\u2019s Club spokesperson Katelynn Gorton. The company had previously announced six new locations for 2026, but added one more to its plans in early July, bringing the total to seven.<\/p>\n
The California stores will open in Lathrop and Visalia. In Texas, new locations are planned for Baytown (a 169,570-square-foot store in the Greater Houston area), Katy, Tomball, and Weslaco. Baytown Mayor Charles Johnson said in March 2025 that residents had been requesting the store and welcomed the announcement.<\/p>\n
This expansion represents the latest phase of Sam\u2019s Club\u2019s long-term growth roadmap announced in April 2025. At Walmart\u2019s Investment Community Meeting, CEO Chris Nicholas outlined plans to open approximately 15 new clubs each year going forward, with the company aiming to double membership and more than double sales and profit over the next 8 to 10 years.<\/p>\n
Sam\u2019s Club operates approximately 600 locations nationwide. The company is backing its expansion with significant investments in remodeling all existing stores using its newly opened Grapevine, Texas location as a design template. Nicholas emphasized the company\u2019s omnichannel approach, stating: \u201cWe are not limited by our physicality \u2014 we are enabled by it. Our omnichannel model creates more opportunities to engage with members where they are, and how they want to shop.\u201d<\/p>\n
The expansion comes as Sam\u2019s Club competes with other warehouse clubs like Costco and BJ\u2019s Wholesale Club. The company is also investing in digital capabilities, including its Scan & Go technology, curbside pickup, and home delivery services. Recent eCommerce enhancements, such as free shipping for Plus members, have contributed to record digital penetration and first-year renewal rates, according to the company\u2019s announcement.<\/p>\n
Sources<\/p>\n
USA Today \u2014 Store locations, opening dates, and spokesperson confirmation from Katelynn Gorton
\nWalmart Corporate \u2014 CEO Chris Nicholas\u2019s growth strategy and long-term expansion plans from April 2025 Investment Community Meeting<\/p>\n
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