Sam's Club, a membership-only warehouse club, was founded in 1983 by Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, with the goal of providing bulk discounts to small business owners and individuals. Today, Sam's Club operates over 600 locations worldwide, offering a wide range of products and services, including groceries, electronics, home goods, and pharmacy services. One of the key attributes of Sam's Club is its focus on bulk purchasing, allowing members to buy items in large quantities at discounted prices.
Sam's Club operates 25 locations in Illinois as of April 26, 2024.