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Walmart's Sam's Club expands rapidly in China, surpassing 10.7 million members

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Sam's Club, a division of Walmart Inc., is accelerating its expansion in China, planning to open 13 new stores this year to reach a total of 76 locations. The membership-based retailer has attracted over 10.7 million paid members in China, with annual membership revenue projected to reach 3 billion yuan (US$450 million). This growth is attributed to its value pricing strategy and the availability of exclusive, high-quality goods that appeal to middle-class consumers. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhu Wenqian ·

    Walmart’s Sam’s Club accelerates expansion in China as membership passes 10.7 million

    US membership-only retailer Sam’s Club has sped up its expansion in China this year, with the launch of its sixth Beijing location on Monday drawing long queues of eager shoppers. The Walmart-owned warehouse retailer has found a winning formula in China, with its value pricing an…

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