What is the relationship between AmEx and American Express in the context of the input sentence. Choose an answer from: product/material produced; manufacturer; distributed by; industry; position held; original broadcaster; owned by; founded by; distribution format; headquarters location; stock exchange; currency; parent organization; chief executive officer; director/manager; owner of; operator; member of; employer; chairperson; platform; subsidiary; legal form; publisher; developer; brand; business division; location of formation; creator.

American Express Co. on Thursday said Sam’s Club, the warehouse-club retailer owned by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., would accept AmEx cards starting Oct. 1.

Answer: operator