Sam's Club says the Grapevine warehouse that was damaged in the December 2022 tornado outbreak will not reopen.
A Sam's Club spokesman said the decision to keep the store permanently closed"aligns with the long-term growth strategy for our company."“After careful consideration and a thorough damage assessment, we have made the difficult business decision to close our Grapevine, Texas location that incurred extensive damage during the storm last December. This decision aligns with the long-term growth strategy for our company,” read a Sam's Club statement to NBC 5 Thursday.
“Since the initial closure in late 2022, we have seen the majority of our members shift their shopping patterns to nearby clubs," Shrang toldFive people were hurt in the Dec. 13 tornado that left a trail of damage in several areas of Grapevine. Cellphone video showed the tornado crossing west to east over Texas 114, from the Sam's Club to the area near Baylor Scott and White Medical Center - Grapevine.
Damage reports in the area included missing paneling on roofs and walls from area businesses, a tractor-trailer tossed into a tree and dozens of damaged tree limbs. Parts of Grapevine Mills Mall and a Discount Tire location near the Sam's Club were also damaged.
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