Walmart introduces discounted joint membership with Sam's Club

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Cerullo, M. (2026, October 20). Walmart introduces discounted joint membership with Sam's Club. CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/walmart-sams-club-joint-membership-affordability/

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-20 · by Megan Cerullo

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Walmart launched a combined Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus membership priced at $120 annually, offering customers significant savings compared to purchasing them individually. The new joint membership provides perks like discounted pricing at Sam’s Club, free delivery from both retailers, streaming services, fuel discounts, and purchase rewards. Walmart CEO John Furner highlighted the deal as a way to provide more value for money during challenging economic times marked by high inflation rates.
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As of October 20, Walmart has introduced a discounted joint membership with Sam's Club, offering customers access to members-only discounts at Sam's Club, free delivery from both retailers, and other perks for $120 annually. This new plan aims to attract more shoppers by saving them about $100 compared to buying individual memberships. The package includes benefits like a Peacock or Paramount+ subscription, 10 cents off on gas at 17,000 stations across the U.S., and rewards on eligible purchases. Walmart CEO John Furner stated that this membership aims to provide more value for customers' money and time. Existing members can upgrade their plans: Walmart+ members can switch to the dual membership for an additional $22 per year, while Sam's Club members can add Walmart+ benefits for an extra $60 annually. Walmart is betting on low prices and discounts to draw in financially constrained Americans.

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The joint membership gives customers access to members-only discounted prices at Sam's Club, free delivery on goods from both retailers, a Peacock or Paramount+ subscription plan, 10 cents off on gas at 17,000 stations across the U.S. and rewards on eligible purchases (Paramount+ is owned by Skydance, which also owns CBS News).
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🔮 Walmart is betting that low prices and discounts will draw cash-strapped Americans into its stores.
2026-10-20 · CBS News
Walmart introduces discounted joint membership with Sam's Club · assertive framing

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Walmart on Tuesday debuted a discounted joint membership with Sam's Club, the retailer's warehouse club, in a bid to attract customers. asserted
Walmart → debut → customers
Walmart said it's offering a combined Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus membership for $120 a year, saving shoppers who buy them individually about $100 annually, according to the company. uncertain
who → say → company
The joint membership gives customers access to members-only discounted prices at Sam's Club, free delivery on goods from both retailers, a Peacock or Paramount+ subscription plan, 10 cents off on gas at 17,000 stations across the U.S. and rewards on eligible purchases (Paramount+ is owned by Skydance, which also owns CBS News). asserted
which → give → News
"For $120 a year, we're raising expectations for what a membership can deliver: more money in their pockets and more time to call their own," Walmart CEO John Furner said in a statement. asserted
Furner → raise → statement
Existing members can also upgrade their plans. asserted
members → exist → plans
Walmart+ members can switch to the dual membership for $22 more per year, while Club members can upgrade to Sam's Club Plus for $60 more per year, which includes Walmart+. asserted
which → switch → Walmart+
Walmart is betting that low prices and discounts will draw cash-strapped Americans into its stores. asserted
prices → bet → stores
In August, Chief Financial Officer John Rainey announced across a range of products, including food. asserted
Rainey → announce → food
"We're investing heavily in price because customers need us to and because we believe it drives market share gains over time," Rainey said at the time. asserted
Rainey → invest → time
Walmart's efforts to ease prices come as consumers continue to grapple with elevated inflation, with the Consumer Price Index rising at an annual rate of .After five years of elevated inflation, nine in 10 Americans say prices are the most important factor shaping their economic outlook, according to a recent CBS News poll. uncertain
prices → ease → poll
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