Sam's Club establishes its new branch in Optics Valley of China. [Photo/ WeChat account of Optics Valley of China]

Sam's Club, an international mass stockroom-style supermarket, officially began operating in the East Lake High-tech Development Zone (also known as Optics Valley of China, or OVC) on Oct 13.

Taking the lead in China to create the paid membership system, Sam's Club houses many types of high-quality commodities, and its branch in Optics Valley is located at the intersection area of Gaoxin Avenue and Jiaoyu Middle Road, near the Hukou Station of the No 11 Metro Line.

The shop occupies a total area of 22,000 square meters, larger than three football fields, and has more than 1,200 parking spaces.

Over 4,000 commodities from more than 30 countries all over the world are displayed at the store, including fresh produce, meat, snacks, daily necessities, household appliances, clothing, and pet supplies. The club also has kitchens and dining bars for customers to taste foreign delicacies.