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When the Renewal Prompt Feels Risky: Why Chinese Households Are Rethinking Sam’s Club Memberships
Recurring food-safety and service lapses have turned the simple act of renewing a Sam’s Club membership in China into a fraught decision for many households. The incidents expose structural vulnerabilities in last-mile delivery, high-touch prepared-food processing and assortment strategy, threatening the trust-based business model that underpins membership retail.
When Trust Is the Product: Why Sam’s Club Members in China Are Hesitating to Renew
Sam’s Club in China faces a credibility test as a series of product and delivery mishaps have turned routine membership renewals into a calculated choice for many customers. The incidents expose vulnerabilities in last-mile delivery, high-touch food processing and product curation, forcing members to weigh emotional cost against savings.