Sam's Club expands hours, adds early access for Plus members

Sam's Club said it will expand store hours starting Sunday, Oct. 12, keeping most locations open later and adjusting Sunday and holiday schedules in response to customer feedback. Most warehouses will now close at 8 p.m. each day, with an early-access hour for Plus members beginning at 8 a.m. and general member shopping generally opening at 9 a.m. on Sundays, company officials said.

Steven Zapata, director of corporate communications for Sam's Club, said the changes reflect "overwhelming feedback from members" and apply to most club locations. Fuel centers will see a larger shift, moving from a roughly 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. schedule to operating as early as 6 a.m. through 10 p.m. Curbside pickup and in-club cafe hours will also be adjusted at many locations, with curbside services opening earlier in the morning and cafe service running later in the day.

The chain is also adjusting hours for several holidays. Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day and New Year's Eve will remain open until 8 p.m., extending their previous 6 p.m. closing times. Clubs will continue to close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will be closed on Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, as well as New Year's Day.