Sam s Club to offer student membership

7/22/2008

NEW YORK Wal-Mart Stores Inc. s Sam s Club division said yesterday that it will offer a special membership for college students.

Sam s Club said that with a valid college identification card and college e-mail address, students can buy a year s membership for $40 and receive a $15 gift card. The membership includes a free second card so a student can add a roommate or friend to the membership.

Sam s Club, the No. 2 U.S. warehouse club behind Costco Wholesale Corp., offers a variety of memberships including a $40 membership for individuals and a $35 membership for business customers.