Sam’s Club price hikes on home essentials are on the way as the warehouse giant, often seen as Costco’s rival, reveals plans to raise prices on more than 1,000 items this summer.
The news comes as Sam’s Club faces mounting pressure from Donald Trump’s new tariffs, forcing CFO Todd Sears to take a hard look at the company’s pricing strategy. Even as summer sales heat up across other retailers, Sam’s Club is preparing its customers for higher prices on everything from coffee makers to air fryers.
Sears confirmed that price hikes will hit discretionary items like blenders, microwaves, and other small appliances that most people buy as part of their everyday routines. Essentials like food staples, including burgers, hot dogs, cherry limeade, and rotisserie chicken, will remain stable in price as Sam’s Club looks to protect consumers wherever it can. But with new tariffs making imports more expensive across the board, the company is left with little choice. “If we see those higher costs come in, certainly we have to take a look at all options,” Sears explained.
Those options include leaning into the company’s cost-saving tools, like leveraging its supply chain through Walmart to manage shipping and distribution expenses. Sam’s Club also intends to hold prices on a range of popular summer items until July 22. After that, customers can look out for promotions starting July 23 through August 17 as part of its summer savings strategy. Even so, home essentials like air fryers, blenders, and coffee machines are still expected to roll out once those promotions end.
This pressure is part of a bigger story about rising import duties. Tariffs will affect more than just small appliances at Sam’s Club, consumers will also see spikes in prices on everything from sneakers and toys to furniture and foreign cars. Even food imports like bananas and pineapples will cost more as new tariffs take effect. It’s one reason why Sam’s Club is working hard to balance its bottom line. The company relies on membership fees for up to 90% of its profit, so keeping customers is a priority even as price hikes on home essentials hit shelves.
Sears also assured customers that Sam’s Club will continue to absorb some of the tariffs’ impact and pass along as much savings as it can. It’s already looking ahead to expansion to grow its footprint and drive value, planning up to 30 new locations across the United States by 2026. This includes new stores in Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as new clubs opening in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and other states. Sam’s Club is also investing in a new distribution center in Ohio to help manage inventory and cut shipping costs.
Though price hikes might cause sticker shock this summer, Sears emphasized that the company is doing everything it can to minimize those increases. By using data-driven inventory management and leaning on Walmart’s logistics strength, Sam’s Club hopes to keep prices competitive and its shelves stocked for loyal customers. Even as tariffs and supply chain headaches persist, Sam’s Club aims to hold its reputation as a go-to destination for affordable basics.
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