BENTONVILLE, Ark., Nov. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoppers on the
hunt for a more cheerful Black Friday savings experience should
look no further than Sam's Club, who today announced
extraordinary savings atop complimentary breakfast to all Sam's
Club members on Nov. 23. When the
doors open at 7 a.m., holiday cheer
starts at Sam's Club with members-only savings on exclusive one-day
only items and top brands, plus free Starbucks Holiday Blend Coffee
and Artisan Fresh pastries, baked fresh at Sam's Club.+
Making Black Friday Cheery
According to a recent Sam's Club 2012 Study on Holiday Cheer one
in ten shoppers believe early morning shopping is in need of more
holiday cheer. The study found that to make the annual Black Friday
shopping trip cheerier, 36 percent of American consumers who shop
on Black Friday want to receive free stuff, 24 percent want smaller
crowds, 20 percent would like shorter lines, 12 percent want baked
pastries and eight percent want free coffee.
"Our members pay a fee to shop in our clubs, so they expect a
sensible, hassle-free holiday shopping experience alongside an
exciting assortment of gifts at great prices; at Sam's Club,
they'll find free breakfast, hot coffee and award-winning member
service," said Todd Harbaugh,
Executive Vice President of Operations at Sam's Club. "The Black
Friday shopping experience is our annual 'thank you' to members,
providing access to extraordinary prices, quality brands our
members trust like Samsung, Dyson, and Vizio, and the assortment of
gifts to bring cheer to all of our members' family and
friends."
Cheer Is: Making a List and Checking it Twice
The Study on Holiday Cheer also states that 59 percent of men
dread holiday shopping, while 55 percent of women dream of shopping
for gifts all year. Including exciting savings on
smartphones, jewelry and electronics, Sam's Club delivers the
perfect gifts for him, her and them to the Black Friday assortment
including:*
Tech, Wireless and Entertainment
- HP Pavilion 14" "Sleekbook" Notebook PC 6 GB RAM, 500 GB hard
drive with HD LED display, Intel® Core™ i5 processor and with
Windows 8 OS $399
- Samsung® Galaxy S™ III, Android™ 4.0 0S, 1.5GHz dual-core
processor. $.96
- 65" Vizio LED 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV $998** (savings of 30 percent)
- LG® 2D Blu-ray™ Disc Player $38
(savings of almost 50 percent)
- 47" LG LED 1080p 120Hz 3D HDTV w/ Soundbar $779
- iTunes $100 Gift Card Multipack (4/$25) $79.88 (savings of over 20 percent)
- New Release Blu-ray movies including "Brave," "Madagascar 3" and "The Lorax" $9.98
Gifts that Sparkle
- 0.95 CT. T.W. Diamond Stud Plus Earrings in 14K White Gold
(H-I, I1) $499
- 0.96 CT. T.W. 3-Stone Diamond Ring in 14K White Gold (I, I1)
$899
- Invicta Watch – in silver or gold $69.98
Gifts for Kids and Family Fun
- Step 2 Up & Down Toddler Roller Coaster $67
- Sony PS3 250GB Bundle with extra controller $249
Fabulous Finds for the Home
- Dyson DC33 Multi Floor Bagless Upright Vacuum
Cleaner $249
- Wolfgang Puck 6-Piece Cutlery Set $19.98
- Wolfgang Puck Wine Opener or Salt & Pepper Sets
$9.98 ea.
Can't Wait? Cybernate with Free Shipping on Select Black
Friday Items
Members eager to beat or avoid Black Friday traffic can
"cybernate" and shop online for memorable gifts for 48 hours
beginning at 10 p.m. CST on
Wednesday, Nov. 21 at SamsClub.com
and on the Sam's Club mobile and iPad apps. Members will enjoy
free shipping to most states on electronics, toys, jewelry
and several unique items, including the following online-only
offers:*
Tech & Digital, SamClub.com only
- 55" Sanyo LCD 120 HZ 1080p TV $648
- 42" VIZIO VIA LCD 1080p HDTV w/ Wi-Fi $378
The Live Better Experience, SamClub.com only
- NASCAR & Indy Racing Experience Drive Packages $199.98
- 44,000 BTU Hammer Tone Bronze Patio Heater $89.98
- Serta® Tivoli Firm Mattress Set – Queen $398
For the Kid in All of Us, SamsClub.com only
- Saratoga Cedar Swing Set $749
- 12V 2-Seater Hummer H2 Ride-On Vehicle (Black or Pink)
$199.98
- Corvette Bed & Light (Toddler to Twin) $199.98
Sam's Club Kicks off Cyberweek Nov.
24 – Dec. 2
Members who choose to snooze through Black Friday can take
advantage of exciting Cyberweek merchandise, including free
shipping on select items, Nov. 24 through
Dec. 2 at SamsClub.com and Sam's Club mobile and iPad
apps.
Cheer is: Exclusive Services during the Busiest Time of the
Year
In an effort to better serve members on the busiest shopping day
of the year, Sam's Club is offering a number of time-saving,
convenient services and holiday inspiration to help shoppers as
they search for the perfect gifts and prepare to spend time with
family and friends.
Membership/Upgrade Incentive: Shoppers who join Sam's
Club during the Black Friday Savings Event, starting Nov. 23 and continuing through Nov. 25, will receive a gift card valued up to
$40 to use immediately or to stuff a
stocking for the holidays. Current members who upgrade to Plus
membership will receive a $25 gift
card. Gift of membership is available, offering family, friends,
college students, teachers and everyone on your list the gift of
savings for an entire year.
Sam's Club Mobile Updates: Mobile shoppers can access
Black Friday deals on-the-go through Sam's Club mobile app,
available for Android, iPhone and Blackberry, and the iPad app. New
updates for the app include a Holiday Giftfinder and handy "How-To"
videos and photo guides to tree trimming and home decor.
Members can also upload special holiday photos directly from
their smartphone to the Sam's Club Photo Center on the Sam's Club
app.
24/7 Free Tech Support: Thanks to the qualified team of
Sam's Club Tech Experts, members can feel confident about their
Black Friday purchases before they make them. Members can
call 1-877-758-4346 for assistance and questions on Black Friday
electronics, up to and including Thanksgiving Day. Even on Christmas Day, Sam's Club members can call for
free set-up and technical assistance for any television, home
theater, digital music player, camera/camcorder or computer
purchased at Sam's Club during the Black Friday Savings Event or
any day of the year.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Pricing and item availability may vary in
Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Puerto
Rico and on SamsClub.com. The Black Friday Savings Event
circular* is available at SamsClub.com. Black Friday
and general holiday b-roll can be found at
SamsClub.com/newsroom"Holiday Center".
About Sam's Club
Sam's Club®, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is
the nation's eighth largest retailer and a leading membership
warehouse club offering superior products and services to more than
47 million members in clubs across the U.S., as well as in
Brazil, China and Mexico. Members save an average of 34 percent
over traditional retailers. To learn more about Savings Made
Simple®, visit SamsClub.com, and look for Sam's Club on our Mobile
and iPad® Apps.
+ Food and beverage available while supplies last.
* It is our firm intention to have every advertised
item in stock. Occasionally, however, an advertised item may
not be available for purchase due to unforeseen difficulties. We
reserve the right to limit quantities to normal retail purchases or
one-per-Member or household, and to exclude resellers. We have done
our best to ensure all information in marketing collateral are
accurate and up-to-date. Errors and omissions occasionally
occur and are subject to correction. Pricing and item
availability may vary in Alaska,
Hawaii, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico and on
SamsClub.com Pricing good for a limited time. No rain
checks. Select items on SamsClub.com
qualify for free standard shipping to Alaska and Hawaii, starting 10 pm CST Nov. 21
through midnight CST, Nov. 23. Offer available while
supplies last. Not all items that are available online are
available to ship to Alaska and
Hawaii. Visit
SamsClub.com for details.
**Min 6 available per Club. No rain checks.
SOURCE Sam's Club