Sam's Club has announced it will be is starting a same-day alcohol delivery service. The delivery service will be taken on by one of Sam's Club partners, Instacart. The service is currently available across 215 stores in 12 U.S. states, with plans to expand in the coming months. States with the new service include Florida, California, Missouri, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Ohio, Wyoming, Connecticut, Texas, Kentucky, and Minnesota.
Those living where the same-day alcohol delivery service is running can choose form the company's in-house brand 'Member's Mark.' Buyers can also access a wide selection of products, including Kendall Jackson Chardonnay, Modelo Especial, as well as Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Ordering alcohol can be done using the Instacart app or website, with some deliveries arriving as fast as one hour after placing the order.
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Sam's Club is Expanding into Same-Day Alcohol Delivery
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