Sam's Choice Explained

Sam's Choice
Type:	private label store brand
Origin:	United States

Sam's Choice is a private label brand created by Cott Beverages for Walmart stores. The brand was introduced as "Sam's American Choice" in 1991 and has since been shortened to simply "Sam's Choice". It is named after Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart. Items produced under the Sam's Choice label primarily are grocery items.

Brand portfolio

Beverages

Soft drinks

All varieties are available in 2-liter bottles.Some varieties are available in 12oz cans, 8oz cans, 12oz bottles, 16.9oz bottles and 20oz bottles. Many Walmarts have Sam's Cola branded vending machines in their vestibules or entranceways.

• Cola (in various varieties, including diet, cherry, and diet caffeine free)
• Twist-Up (lemon-lime)
• Mountain Lightning (formerly Green Lightning; citrus flavored; also available in orange and grape)
• Dr. Thunder (formerly Southern Lightning; also available in diet; "pepper" type)
• Root Beer
• Grapette
• Orangette
• Ginger ale
• Lemonade
• Pineapple
• Fruit punch
• Raspberry
• Grapefruit
• Cream soda
• Red Tornado (red cream soda)

Kid's Choice 8oz. bottles

• Bubble Gum (blue-colored)
• Orange
• Fruit Punch
• Grape
• Lemonade
• Water

Other beverages

• Bottled water
• Clear American carbonated and flavored water
• Tea^[1]
• Coffee

Other products

• Ice Cream (regular & premium)
• Chocolate
• Pizza (regular & thin crust, e.g. buffalo chicken)
• Plastic wrap
• Salsa

See also

• List of Walmart brands

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brewing Up American Pride: Charleston Tea. TeaMuse.