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Sam’s Club Opening ‘Design Thinking Studio’

To open in summer, the studio will be used for product testing and retail design

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2 months ago

February 29, 2024

VMSD Staff

Sam’s Club Opening ‘Design Thinking Studio’ — Rendering of Clubhouse. Courtesy of Sam's Club.

Rendering of Clubhouse. Courtesy of Sam’s Club.

Sam’s Club announced it will open its “design thinking studio” this summer at its headquarters in Bentonville, Ark. Previous plans intended for the studio to open in spring.

Called “Clubhouse,” the 37,000-square-foot studio was announced in June 2022 and will serve to test products and design new experiences for members.

“I’m proud that Sam’s Club stands out among retailers deploying the latest technologies making members’ and associates’ lives more convenient and meaningful,” Todd Garner, Interim Chief Product Officer at Sam’s Club said in a blog post making the announcement. “When you take the art of retailing and you keep it people-led and tech powered – that’s where the magic happens. It’s powerful when you get the balance right.”

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