Warehouse giant Sam's Club is lining up a massive new store on San Antonio's Far West Side, with state records detailing a 166,000-square-foot club planned for 3007 W. Loop 1604 South. The project is pegged at about $24 million and targeted for completion by November 2027, which would make it the chain's first West Side location and its seventh club in the San Antonio metro.
Project details and timeline
According to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and reporting by San Antonio Express-News, the plans call for a roughly 166,000-square-foot building, an estimated $24 million construction budget and a projected November 2027 finish. The paperwork lists the address as 3007 W. Loop 1604 South and notes that the project is privately funded. Sam's Club declined to comment to the paper.
Why the West Side?
Local brokers and marketing materials point to rapid housing growth along the Loop 1604 and Marbach corridor, which developers say has stirred fresh demand for grocery and big-box retail, MySA reports. "There appears to be community discussion regarding a potential location in that area," a Walmart Inc. spokesperson told MySA, adding that the company and Sam's Club could not confirm a new club or share additional details at the time. Social posts and local property listings suggest residents have already noticed grading and site work in the broader trade area.
Part of a wider expansion
Sam's Club has been steadily expanding its national footprint, adding several openings to its 2026 lineup, including multiple Texas locations, according to national coverage republished on USA TODAY. Industry watchers say the growth push follows a round of remodels and is aimed at boosting membership and reach. The San Antonio filing fits that strategy, as retailers chase new development corridors where household counts keep climbing.
Local market and competition
Sam's Club already runs six clubs in the San Antonio area and, according to data cited by the San Antonio Express-News, captured about 4.75% of the metro grocery market last year with roughly $525 million in sales. Costco, with four area warehouses, holds nearly a 6% share and about $613.2 million in sales. A new West Side club would give Sam's Club a stronger foothold as the city's western suburbs continue to fill in.
What to watch next
For signs that the project is moving from paperwork to full construction, keep an eye on building permits, traffic-impact studies and corporate hiring posts. Local planners say road and utility upgrades will be key to whether additional big-box traffic can be absorbed smoothly along the corridor. We will track future filings and company announcements and update readers when Sam's Club or city officials release a public timeline or hiring plan.
