BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Grand Opening of St. Johns Club

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BJ's Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) announced the opening of its 40th location in Florida, scheduled for December 20, 2024, in St. Johns. The new club, located at Beachwalk East Shopping Center, will include a BJ's Gas station offering competitive fuel prices. Members can save up to 25% off grocery store prices on various products, from fresh foods to household essentials.

The company is partnering with Feeding Northeast Florida, committing to weekly donations of unsold perishables. BJ's Charitable Foundation is providing a $15,000 grant to support local food pantries and the St. Johns County School District SnackPacks Program. The club offers multiple shopping options, including curbside pickup, same-day delivery, and ExpressPay through their mobile app.

Positive

• Opening 40th location in Florida, showing continued market expansion
• Addition of gas station offering potential fuel savings for members
• Up to 25% savings off grocery store prices for members
• $15,000 charitable grant to local food banks and school programs

Negative

• None.

Insights

Market Research Analyst

Opening BJ's 40th Florida location indicates measured regional expansion but represents minimal impact on the $12.8B market cap company's overall financial trajectory. While new store openings contribute incrementally to revenue growth, this single location is unlikely to materially affect near-term earnings. The St. Johns market choice aligns with BJ's suburban demographic strategy and Florida's population growth trends.

The $15,000 charitable foundation grant, while positive for community relations, is immaterial to financial performance. The expansion reinforces BJ's commitment to its core wholesale club model but doesn't introduce new strategic initiatives or competitive advantages that would significantly influence investor sentiment.

The membership promotion rates of $25 and $70 maintain BJ's standard pricing structure, suggesting no aggressive deviation from established customer acquisition strategies. The fuel station addition aligns with existing operational models seen across 182 BJ's Gas locations, representing business-as-usual expansion rather than innovation.

BJ’s brings unbeatable value to 40^th location in Florida

MARLBOROUGH, Mass. & ST. JOHNS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) announced today that its club in St. Johns, Florida, will open on December 20, 2024.

The club, located at 115 Beachwalk Blvd. in the Beachwalk East Shopping Center, is BJ’s 40th club in Florida. It will feature an on-site BJ’s Gas location with everyday low fuel prices and potential extra savings through BJ’s Fuel Saver Program.

BJ’s offers unmatched value on everyday essentials in a convenient one-stop shop. Members can save on fresh foods, produce, full-service deli items, fresh bakery goods, household essentials, home décor, pet supplies, toys, tech and more. BJ’s members love the true treasure-hunt shopping experience, finding new and exciting items with every visit.

“We’re eager to bring our unbeatable value and convenience to St. Johns and the surrounding communities,” said Stephen Wolters, Club Manager, St. Johns BJ’s Wholesale Club. “BJ’s members save up to 25% off grocery store prices every day. We also look forward to being an active member of the community, making a positive difference as we take care of the families who depend on us.”

BJ’s has a longstanding commitment to nourishing its communities. For over 15 years, it has worked with Feeding America and its network of food banks, providing more than 125 million meals for those in need. In the St. Johns community, BJ’s is partnering with Feeding Northeast Florida by donating unsold produce, meat, dairy, and more every week.

Additionally, BJ’s Charitable Foundation is granting $15,000 to Feeding Northeast Florida to purchase new refrigeration units for two food pantries in St. Johns: Epic Cure and The Simon’s House. Funding will also support the St. Johns County School District SnackPacks Program, getting healthy meals into the hands of children who need them – and helping to alleviate the increasing demands of the much-needed program.

“We’re grateful to BJ’s Wholesale Club for its ongoing support,” said Susan King, President and CEO of Feeding Northeast Florida. “Through our partnership, we’re able to continue our mission of addressing hunger in our community.”

BJ’s members can choose from several time-saving options whether shopping online or in-club. Curbside pick-up, in-club pick-up, same-day delivery^* and standard delivery are available on BJs.com, while members shopping in-club can use ExpressPay^** through the BJ’s mobile app to scan products as they shop and skip the checkout line.

Additional member perks include:

• Unbeatable grocery store prices: Members can save up to 25% off grocery store prices every day
• A risk-free membership: Shoppers can try BJ’s risk-free with the company’s 100% money-back guaranteed membership
• BJ’s coupons + manufacturers’ coupons: Members can combine BJ’s coupons with many manufacturers’ coupons for maximum savings
• BJ’s Gas: Members can fill up at 182 BJ’s Gas^® locations at low prices. Plus, members can save even more through BJ’s Fuel Saver Program

Local shoppers can join the new club now with limited-time exclusive offers^***. New members can sign up for The Club Card Membership at $25 for 1-year membership with BJ’s Easy Renewal^® or The Club+ Card Membership at $70 for 1-year membership with BJ’s Easy Renewal^®. The Club+ Card Membership holders receive 5¢ off/gal. ^‡ at BJ’s Gas and earn 2% back^†† in rewards^‡‡ on most BJ’s purchases.

All BJ’s memberships are subject to BJ’s current membership terms, ask in-club or go to BJs.com/terms.

About BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs focused on delivering significant value to its members and serving a shared purpose: “We take care of the families who depend on us.” The company provides a wide assortment of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, fresh bakery, household essentials, various exclusive offerings, gas and more to deliver unbeatable value to smart-saving families. Headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts, the company pioneered the warehouse club model in New England in 1984 and currently operates 247 clubs and 182 BJ's Gas^® locations in 20 states. For more information, please visit us at www.BJs.com or on Facebook, or Instagram.

About Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL)
Feeding Northeast Florida (FNEFL) is the region’s largest nonprofit (501c3) food bank and hunger relief network. FNEFL provides nutritious foods and other essential goods to those in need and strives to improve the quality of life for people living in and around Northeast and North Central Florida by addressing food insecurity, poverty and poor health. Alongside our network of food distribution, agency and community partners, the Food Bank provides food resources and hope to help all people living in our 12-county service area (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Levy, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns and Union) who struggle to feed themselves and their families. Feeding Northeast Florida works daily to find solutions to address the issues of food insecurity and poverty through awareness, advocacy, education, and action in ways that promote dignity, respect and empowerment. For more information, visit feedingnefl.org.

^*BJ’s Same-Day Delivery is not available in all ZIP codes. Log in to your account to confirm availability.

^**30 items per transaction limit. Only available for purchases up to $750. Paper coupons not applicable. Cannot be used to purchase gift cards, alcohol, cigarettes, propane, appliances, fireworks, security-protected items or tires.

^***Offer is valid at the St. Johns, FL, membership center and online at www.bjs.com/stjohns only, may not be combined with other offers, not redeemable for cash, non-transferable and only good for new members. Plus, sales tax where applicable. Offer is contingent upon your enrolling in BJ’s Easy Renewal^®, and you authorize BJ’s to charge the debit/credit card first used at BJ’s after accepting this offer, an annual recurring charge in the amount of the then-current membership fee for all active memberships on your account, plus tax where applicable, on the first day of the month your membership expires. Expires: 3/18/25.

^††The Club+ Card members earn 2% back in rewards on eligible purchases of goods and services in-club at BJ’s front-end registers, on BJs.com, or in the BJ’s app (minus any redeemed rewards, returns, refunds, or credit adjustments) when they scan their membership card for these purchases, unless the primary member or the member making the purchase is a cardholder in the BJ’s One^® Mastercard^® program, in which case the member will only earn rewards in accordance with the BJ’s One^® Mastercard^® program rewards terms (see BJs.com/bjsoneterms). Rewards earned may not exceed $500 in any 12-month period. Eligible purchases exclude eye exams, shipping, sales tax, bottle deposits, alcoholic beverages, cigarettes and tobacco-related products, lottery tickets, gift cards, propane, BJ’s Gas^®, online optical purchases, membership fees and add-ons, warranties and protection plans, BJ’s services provided by third parties (e.g., BJ’s Travel^®), and BJ’s B2B and BJ’s Global Sales transactions. See BJs.com/terms for information on excluded services. Eye exams and online optical purchases are not eligible for reward redemption.

^‡The Club+ Card members receive an instant discount of 5¢ off each gallon of fuel purchased at BJ’s Gas^® when they scan their membership card for these purchases, unless the primary member or the member making the purchase is a cardholder in the BJ’s One^® Mastercard^® program, in which case the member will only receive an instant discount at BJ’s Gas^® in accordance with the BJ’s One^® Mastercard^® program rewards terms (see BJs.com/bjsoneterms). BJ’s Gas^® purchases are not eligible purchases and do not earn rewards. For MD and NJ transactions, discount will be applied after sale, before payment. Subject to applicable state law restrictions.

^‡‡Rewards are yours for the life of your The Club+ Card Membership – they will not expire while your membership remains active and in good standing. Rewards earned may not exceed $500 in any 12-month period. Must have a minimum balance of $10 in rewards to redeem. Minimum eligible purchase amount is $10 at BJ’s checkout. The rewards program is provided by BJ’s Wholesale Club, Inc. and its terms may change at any time. For full rewards terms and conditions, please see BJs.com/terms.

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Media:

Kirk Saville

Head of Corporate Communications

BJ’s Wholesale Club

ksaville@bjs.com

774-512-5597

Briana Keene

Sr. Manager, External Communications

BJ’s Wholesale Club

bkeene@bjs.com

774-512-6802

Source: BJ’s Wholesale Club

FAQ

When is BJ's Wholesale Club (BJ) opening its new St. Johns, Florida location?

BJ's Wholesale Club's new St. Johns location will open on December 20, 2024.

How many BJ's Wholesale Club locations will be in Florida after the St. Johns opening?

The St. Johns location will be BJ's Wholesale Club's 40th location in Florida.

What membership options are available at the new BJ's St. Johns location?

BJ's offers The Club Card Membership at $25 for 1 year and The Club+ Card Membership at $70 for 1 year with Easy Renewal.

How much can members save at BJ's Wholesale Club compared to grocery stores?

BJ's members can save up to 25% off grocery store prices every day.

What shopping options does BJ's offer at the new St. Johns location?

BJ's offers curbside pick-up, in-club pick-up, same-day delivery, standard delivery, and ExpressPay through their mobile app.