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; the name has since been shortened to simply "Sam's Choice". It is named after Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart as their version of the President's Choice label with their products initially developed by Dave Nichol, who created the brand.^[1] Items produced under the Sam's Choice label are primarily 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, zero sugar, and diet caffeine free)
• Twist-Up (lemon-lime)
• Mountain Lightning (formerly Green Lightning; citrus flavored; also available in diet, 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

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^[2]
• 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. Stevenson . Mark . July 1003 . Global Gourmet . Canadian Business . Maclean Hunter.
2. Web site: Brewing Up American Pride: Charleston Tea. TeaMuse.