SAM'S CLUB Adds More Excitement to Holiday Shopping

BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 1 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, samsclub.com will be the source for consumers to find more than $350,000 worth of once-in-a-lifetime gifts that are sure to bring good tidings and joy to five very special holiday revelers.

From Godiva chocolates to Dyson vacuum cleaners, the nation's largest warehouse chain has thousands of special, new gifts that will charm and delight even the hardest-to-please.

Five exclusive holiday packages will be available for purchase at http://www.samsclub.com/ and are available to the first SAM'S CLUB Member to complete the transaction and pay for the purchase. These unique gift experiences are the ultimate holiday gifts and include:

-- Parrotheads everywhere will vie to be the lucky purchaser of the package to be "Wastin' away again in Margaritaville"! For $30,000, you and 7 of your closest friends can spend a night in Las Vegas to experience the once-in-a-lifetime Jimmy Buffett concert! The group will be whisked away first class to attend the concert and shake hands w/the rock 'n roll legend during a personal meet-and-greet and much more! Buffett will contribute net proceeds from the sale of the package to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. -- Gridiron fans ready for some football will have a chance to say Aloha to NFL Pro Bowl players during the 2006 Pro Bowl in Honolulu. For $34,000, four sports fans will receive first class travel, tickets and accommodations at the luxurious Kahala Mandarin Oriental. -- The ultimate NASCAR experience awaits racing aficionados. The gift includes first-class travel and accommodations for four to attend Daytona 500 for $40,000. -- For $198,000, one lucky Member can call 877-877-1779 to purchase the 1969 custom-designed HP Camaro, designed by the legendary Chip Foose of the hit show "Rides". -- Explore the wine country of New Zealand with SAM'S CLUB Master of Wine Bob Paulinski as a personal guide. The $48,000 two-week adventure will include visits to Marlborough, Otago and more!

This is the second year SAM'S CLUB is offering a chance for consumers to purchase a dream come true. In 2004, SAM'S CLUB offered a single, custom-made Orange County Chopper as well as an opportunity to meet the OCC crew for $137,000. The item sold in less than three minutes.

"SAM'S CLUB is the place to find cool, new and unexpected treasures and this year we've taken the gifts to new heights," said Douglas McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer, SAM'S CLUB. "This season our shopping adventure is truly unique and sure to be a delight for our Members."

More Sumptuous Surprises at SAM'S CLUB

In addition to the lavish one-of-a-kind offerings, the SAM'S CLUB Holiday 2005 catalog showcases a breadth of gifts to please anyone -- from your hard-to-buy-for boss to your sweetheart. From a Fender guitar to diamond stud earrings, a 62" Sony Plasma TV or an 82-carat diamond wreath necklace, there are awesome holiday treasures to uncover at SAM'S CLUB this season.

The SAM'S CLUB Source Business Gifts and Entertaining Guide features everything a small business would need to host a holiday soiree, as well. Godiva chocolate gift baskets, Cheesecake Factory pumpkin cheesecakes and wine gift sets are a great way to say "thanks" to colleagues.

It's never been easier to shop with a complete shopping guide at http://www.samsclub.com/ , where consumers can shop at home, or get a sneak preview of what's in Club.

About SAM'S CLUB

SAM'S CLUB ( http://www.samsclub.com/ ), a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. is the nation's largest warehouse chain in the United States serving small business owners and operators. The purchasing agent of choice, SAM'S CLUB provides every day low cost to more than 47 million entrepreneurs and consumers nationwide.