What Happened?
Bentonville, Arkansas-based Sam`s Club Appointed Lisa Richards as People Director
About the Company
Sam Walton opened the first Sam`s Club in 1983 to meet a growing need among customers who wanted to buy merchandise in bulk. Since then, Sam`s Club has grown rapidly, opening more than 600 clubs in the U.S. and 100 clubs internationally. By offering affordable, wholesale merchandise to members, Sam`s Club helps make saving simple for families and small business owners. Sam`s Club employs about 110,000 associates in the U.S. The average club is 134,000 square feet and offers bulk groceries and general merchandise. Most clubs also have specialty services, such as a pharmacy, an optical department, a photo center, or a tire and battery center.
About the Person
Lisa Richards is People Director at Sam`s Club. Previously, Lisa held various senior HR leadership roles in the industry.
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