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Walmart's New $120 Bundle Saves Shoppers $100
Walmart's $120 annual membership bundle cuts costs for shoppers while raising competition stakes with Amazon.
In brief
Walmart's $120 annual membership bundle cuts costs for shoppers while raising competition stakes with Amazon. Walmart launched a $120 annual membership combining Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus for $100 savings compared to separate memberships, intensifying competition with Amazon. Originally reported by Inc.
Walmart Launches New Membership Bundle
Walmart and Sam’s Club have launched a new joint membership for shoppers that combines Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus for $120 a year.
Membership Saves $100 Compared to Separate Plans
The bundle costs roughly $100 less than members previously paid for the two memberships separately, with a $10 monthly equivalent.
Walmart CEO Promotes Membership Value
John Furner, Walmart’s president and CEO, said the membership raises expectations for what a membership can deliver: more money in pockets and more time to call their own.
Membership Benefits Include Gas Savings
Members get gas savings of 10 cents a gallon at more than 17,000 participating stations and free delivery from Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Walmart+ Launched in 2020
Walmart first rolled out its Walmart+ membership in 2020 to help repeat customers save money on purchases.
Sam’s Club Plus Launched in 1999
Sam’s Club, which Walmart owns, has had its Sam’s Club Plus membership since 1999.
Walmart Customer Officer Highlights Value
Janey Whiteside, Walmart’s chief customer officer, said the program is the ultimate life hack for customers with trust and scale.
Membership Competition with Amazon and Costco
Walmart’s new strategy is part of its long-running competition with Costco and Amazon, according to Columbia University professor Kinshuk Jerath.
In short
Walmart launched a $120 annual membership combining Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus for $100 savings compared to separate memberships, intensifying competition with Amazon.
