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Walmart announced Tuesday it is rolling out a new membership bundle that gives shoppers access to both Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus for $120 a year, nearly $100 less than purchasing the two memberships separately. The bundle works out to the equivalent of $10 per month, though Walmart said it will only be available as an annual membership and will not include a monthly option or free trial. The launch comes after Walmart reported continued growth across its membership and e-commerce businesses in its most recent quarterly results in August. SAM’S CLUB EXPANDS THANKSGIVING MEAL, KEEPING COST UNDER $10 A PERSON AS INFLATION WEIGHS ON CONSUMERS Walmart said the combined membership costs almost $100 less annually than paying for Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus separately. (Christopher Dilts/Bloomberg via Getty Images) During the company’s second-quarter fiscal 2027 earnings call on Aug. 20, Walmart CEO John Furner said membership fee revenue increased

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