Sam's Club offers incentives for rebate use

BENTONVILLE, Ark. In an effort to get customers to use their stimulus checks at its stores, Sam's Club announced that it will offer annual memberships for non-members and a $40 gift card for existing members with the purchase of select merchandise in its 593 clubs nationwide. In addition, Sam's Club will also cash economic stimulus checks for members at no charge.

The Sam's Club economic stimulus bonus membership and $40 gift card are available with the purchase of any one of a dozen items, while supplies last, beginning May 18 through May 31. Some of the featured items include BF Goodrich Tires, a Brighton Patio dining set, Serta Mattresses, a choice between two Samsung LCD TV models, a Blu Ray Home Theatre System, a Nikon digital camera and other electronics.

Existing members who purchase any one of the special products may renew their membership with their $40 gift card, use it toward another purchase or pass it along to family or friends.

"Our goal with this program is to deliver significant savings on merchandise our members and families may need or want today, while providing them with a way to save all year long," said Cindy Davis, senior vp of membership and marketing.