Clubhouse
Step into Clubhouse and explore the intersection of technology, design thinking and creative collaboration!
Clubhouse is a new retail design studio on our Sam’s Club Bentonville campus! It serves as a hub for innovation, a dedicated space where anyone in the company can go to pitch ideas, test products, develop solutions and collaborate on projects that push our business forward.
The 37,000-square-foot design center’s large workshop-based spaces make it easier to collaborate as well as provide ample space for physical product and hardware testing. The dedicated design studio strengthens our commitment to being a product-led organization, democratize innovation and help us stitch design thinking into the fabric of our enterprise.
Check out the Evolution of Clubhouse
July 2024
July brought us great excitement as we successfully passed our final inspection and were handed the keys to Clubhouse! In July, we also hosted the inaugural Product Summit where we gave the Product organization a sneak peek of Clubhouse. It was incredible and we are so excited for the team to get to work in the design center.
We are so thrilled about the highly anticipated grand opening of Clubhouse on August 20th! We can’t wait to celebrate this momentous occasion.
June 2024
Big news! June marked the completion of 100% of the exterior construction – though some window cleaning and power washing are definitely on the calendar for July. Clubhouse interiors are 98% complete, with ongoing work for badge reader installations and a network room set to continue for another month. Then, we’ll be up for final inspection before we officially receive the keys to the Clubhouse!
Stay tuned for grand opening details – coming soon in August!
May 2024
May was all about the details as our teams put more finishing touches on this 37,000-square foot clubhouse for innovation and design:
✨Ceiling tiles: a sleek finishing touch to our large, open rooms.
🚨Fire Alarm Systems: Because safety is a non-negotiable.
📛 Badge Readers: High-tech and designed to make getting in and out a breeze.
We’re now at more than 90% completion – inside and out – and we remain dedicated to creating a space where creativity and big ideas can flourish. We are so close to opening our Clubhouse doors!
April 2024
April was all about checking off those to-do boxes.
✅ The completion of our parking lot and curbs.
✅ Carpet installed in rooms.
✅ We've applied the final layers of paint, and our light fixtures are now shining brightly.
Clubhouse is coming together beautifully, and we're excited to open our doors in just a few months.
March 2024
Exciting news! As of March, we’ve officially crossed the halfway point in our construction journey.
The Clubhouse exterior is nearing completion, with 80% of the work already wrapped. And inside? We’re making significant strides, with 75% of the interior now complete. The workshops, testing and collaboration spaces are starting to take tangible shape, promising an inspiring environment for teams to create and innovate. We can’t wait to see the ideas – and products, services and so much more – that will come out of this hub of innovation and design.
February 2024
February marked a pivotal moment in our construction journey: the successful completion of the building framing. We also gave the Clubhouse walls their first coat of paint! It’s amazing how something as seemingly simple as a fresh coat of paint transforms a space. As we get everything ready for the future, it’s a reminder that even the smallest spark of creativity can ignite so much excitement and possibility.
January 2024
As we gear up for the Summer 2024 opening of Clubhouse, excitement just keeps on building! In January, we hosted some special guests, including our very own Sam’s Club leadership team and students from the McMillon Innovation Studio at the University of Arkansas, for an exclusive tour of the cutting-edge facility. Enthusiasm and support have been invaluable in shaping this remarkable venture.
December 2023
In December, we began construction for the pathway from the Sam's Club Support Building to Clubhouse Design Studio. The new pathway will greatly improve accessibility and connection between buildings, and the quick, convenient walking commute will make it easier for associates to create, collaborate and engage. It’s a seemingly minor piece to the greater puzzle, one that showcases our commitment to creating a more connected work environment and to enhancing the overall associate experience.
November 2023
We’re six months out from Clubhouse completion, and we have walls! The Clubhouse roof is also nearly completed, and soon we’ll get started on creating the collaboration spaces and workshops where associates and partners will pitch ideas, test products and develop solutions that move Sam’s Club forward in positive, impactful ways. It’s been so exciting to watch the progress unfold. Check out the transformation to date. We cannot wait to welcome Sam’s Club and Walmart associates into this innovative hub for design thinking!
October 2023
The construction of Clubhouse is progressing. The frame of the building is in the process of being completed, which marks another significant milestone in the construction process. Over the last few weeks the building foundation has been laid and a slab pour of concrete has been completed. Look to see more steel going up in the coming weeks. The anticipation of creative possibilities this space will hold, is growing!
September 2023
Sam’s Club hosted its first-ever Design Conference, Re:Imagine Retail. Participants were immersed in the world of design, exploring how design shapes shopping experiences and enhances our everyday lives. During the two-day conference, design leaders within Sam’s Club highlighted the impact design can have for members and associates, and how we can continue to create unforgettable experiences. Next year, we look forward to hosting Re:Imagine Retail right here inside the Clubhouse.
August 2023
Our building’s foundation is complete, and we poured a whopping 600 yards of concrete slab for what will be the design center’s office area. We've also finished 100% of our footings and the installation of underground utilities is ongoing.
While it's hard to envision it now, once completed, the 37,000-square foot Clubhouse will offer coworking spaces, workshops, supply and fabrication storage rooms, VR experience and digital integration labs, hardware and software testing spaces, a designated area for prototyping and more.
Keep checking back here for updates!
