BJ's Wholesale Club

Membership-based wholesale club retailing diverse goods

BJ's Wholesale Club

Membership-based wholesale club retailing diverse goods

Overview

BJ's Wholesale Club operates a membership-based warehouse club that sells a wide range of products, including groceries and electronics, to individuals and small businesses. Members pay fees to access lower prices, and products are sold both in-store and online, with private-label brands Wellsley Farms and Berkley Jensen available. The company differentiates itself through its membership model, its private-label brands, bulk-format shopping, and a mix of physical and online shopping with additional services. Its goal is to help members save money and shop conveniently through bulk purchases and member discounts, supported by membership dues, product sales, and services.

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Simplify's Rating

Why BJ's Wholesale Club is rated

B-

Rated B on Competitive Edge

Rated B on Growth Potential

Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsumer Goods

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Westborough, MA

Founded

1984

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What believers are saying

Q2 fiscal 2026 comparable sales rose 11.9%; ex-gas comps still grew 3.1%.
Membership fee income hit $135.6 million, up 9.9%, reaching a record 8.5 million members.
BJ's plans 25-30 new clubs every two years, including Frankfort November 13.

What critics are saying

Costco and Sam's Club dominate warehouse-club economics, squeezing BJ's expansion returns in Texas.
NLRB case 29-CA-388984 stayed open on November 1, 2026, alleging retaliation.
If Costco and Sam's Club outspend BJ's in Texas, its national expansion stalls.

What makes BJ's Wholesale Club unique

BJ's sold 8.5 million memberships and 269 clubs across 22 states in August 2026.
Private labels Wellsley Farms and Berkley Jensen anchor value against Costco and Sam's Club.
BJ's combines gas stations, curbside pickup, same-day delivery, and ExpressPay scan-as-you-shop.

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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Bereavement Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Stock Price

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

16%

The Myrtle Beach Sun News

Nov 8th, 2026

BJ's Wholesale Club eyes a new location in Horry County. Here's what we know.

BJ's Wholesale Club eyes a new location in Horry County. Here's what Myrtle Beach International know. By Maria Elena Scott November 8, 2026 6:00 AM Gift Article A popular northeastern wholesale supermarket chain is looking to expand into North Myrtle Beach after opening its first Grand Strand location last year. BJ's Wholesale Club submitted development plans to the City of North Myrtle Beach for a new location between Champions Boulevard and South Carolina Highway 90. The proposal comes after the company opened its first Horry County store in Myrtle Beach in February 2025. The warehouse chain uses a club system where only members shop in its stores, similar to Costco or Sam's Club. BJ's is based in Massachusetts and, according to its website, BJ's has 8.5 million members across its 270 stores in 22 states. The Sun News was unable to reach the company for comment, but preliminary plans submitted to North Myrtle Beach reveal some details about the proposed location. The building would be around 106,628 square feet, including a 3,400-square-foot tire service area, with 381 parking spaces. The rendering also describes signage for a gas station.

The Shelby Report

Nov 6th, 2026

BJ's Wholesale Club to open 2nd KY location In Frankfort Nov. 13.

BJ's Wholesale Club to open 2nd KY location In Frankfort Nov. 13. Grand opening includes $2-per-gallon gas promotion, $20 first-year memberships and a God's Pantry Food Bank partnership BJ's Wholesale Club will open its new Frankfort, Kentucky, club Nov. 13 at 4000 Vandalay Drive, giving the warehouse club retailer its second location in the state. The first store opened Jan. 31, 2025, at 4807 Outer Loop in Louisville. To celebrate, the on-site BJ's Gas will offer members $2-per-gallon fuel for one day only on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., applying to regular gas with a 30-gallon limit. Limited-time membership offers start at $20 for one year and include a bonus of 10 cents off per gallon at BJ's Gas for six months. The club offers fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, fresh bakery goods, household essentials, home décor, pet supplies, toys and consumer electronics, with curbside pickup, same-day delivery and shipping available on BJs.com and ExpressPay in-club scanning through the BJ's mobile app. "We're excited to open the second BJ's location in Kentucky," said Angel Gual, club manager of the Frankfort BJ's Wholesale Club. "We're bringing savings of up to 25 percent off grocery store prices every day to the families of Frankfort, and we're thrilled to be part of the community." Food bank partnership. In Frankfort, BJ's is partnering with God's Pantry Food Bank, regularly donating produce, meat, dairy products and more. The retailer has worked with Feeding America and its network of food banks for more than 15 years, providing more than 165 million meals. "Our partnership with BJ's Wholesale Club will have a meaningful impact on our community as we work to reduce hunger in the area," said Danielle Bozarth, interim president and CEO of God's Pantry Food Bank, which serves 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky alongside more than 500 partner organizations. "We're grateful for the support of BJ's and looking forward to making a difference together." Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, BJ's pioneered the warehouse club model in New England in 1984 and operates 269 clubs and 211 BJ's Gas locations in 22 states.

WIVB

Nov 3rd, 2026

BJ's Wholesale Club donates to FeedMore, Carter Cares.

BJ's Wholesale Club donates to FeedMore, Carter Cares. Posted: Nov 3, 2026 / 05:01 PM EST Updated: Nov 3, 2026 / 05:01 PM EST BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - BJ's Wholesale Club announced Tuesday that it is partnering with FeedMore WNY and Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DeWayne Carter's foundation to combat holiday hunger. The wholesale store donated $50,000 to FeedMore and $5,000 to Carter Cares. The funds will be used to help purchase food for the food bank's distribution network, where over 400 partner agencies will be able to assist people in need for Thanksgiving. "You make time for what you think is important. At the end of the day, everybody's busy, everybody could say, 'Oh, you guys have such a rigorous schedule' or whatever else, but at the end of the day you make time for what you think is important and that's just kind of how I model my life," Carter said. "We're always in need of donations, support from the community, bringing in canned food that they collected, making monetary gifts, support from foundations as well as partners like BJ's Wholesale Club, and then the community also volunteering," Vice President of External Affairs for FeedMore WNY Collin Bishop said. More information about food assistance is available on FeedMore's website.

Yahoo Finance

Nov 3rd, 2026

Veeva stands out among momentum stocks while BJ's and LifeStance underwhelm

Three stocks trading near their 52-week highs got a mixed verdict from StockStory: Veeva Systems is one to watch, while BJ's Wholesale Club and LifeStance Health are ones to sell. Veeva (NYSE:VEEV), up 15.2% in a month, trades at $314.83 per share, or 13.1x forward price-to-sales. Billings grew 17.8% on average over the last year, and its free cash flow margin is 47.4%. BJ's (NYSE:BJ) rose 12.2% and trades at $106.52, or 21.7x forward earnings. Annual revenue growth averaged 5.5% over three years, with a gross margin of 18.4% and an operating margin of 3.9%. LifeStance (NASDAQ:LFST) gained 13.6% to $13.43, or 35.9x forward earnings. On revenue of $1.58 billion, it lacks free cash flow and posts negative returns on capital.

Realty News Report

Oct 30th, 2026

BJ's Wholesale opens fifth Texas store.

BJ's Wholesale opens fifth Texas store. MESQUITE, Texas - (Realty News Report) - BJ's Wholesale Club will soon open its fifth Texas store since entering the Lone Star state in April. The new Mesquite club is set to open on November 6 near Interstate 30 and Interstate 635 at 4355 Childress Ave. BJ's Wholesale, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the eastern half of the United States, has been expanding in Texas where competitors Costco and Sam's Club have a firm foothold. New stores have also opened recently in Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana, Georgia, and Tennessee. The chain plans to open 25 to 30 stores each year in fiscal 2027 and 2028, according to financial reports. The Texas stores are concentrated in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with locations in Forney, Waxahachie, Southwest Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite. Next up, an East Texas store is coming to Tyler. BJ's Wholesale aims to be one-stop shop for value-priced everyday essentials, including fresh foods, produce, full-service deli items, fresh bakery goods, household essentials, home décor, pet supplies, toys, consumer electronics, and more. Customers can use manufacturers coupons to save more. "We're pleased to expand our presence by bringing savings of up to 25% off grocery store prices every day to even more families in Texas," said Doug Noelle, Club Manager, Mesquite BJ's Wholesale Club. "We're thrilled to be part of the Mesquite community and look forward to taking care of the families who depend on us." In Mesquite, BJ's will support North Texas Food Bank with regular donations of produce, meat, dairy products, and more. "We're grateful for our ongoing partnership with BJ's Wholesale Club," said Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of North Texas Food Bank. "Thanks to their growing support, we're able to provide even more access to nutritious food for our neighbors across North Texas." Boilerplate: Founded in 1984, Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ's Wholesale pioneered the warehouse club model in New England. It now operates in 22 states with 269 clubs and 211 BJ's Gas locations. Feature image: BJ's Wholesale Club courtesy photo.

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