bjsBJ’s Wholesale Club is headquartered in Westborough, Mass. This company is a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the eastern portions of the United States. BJ’s offers a narrow assortment of brand name food and general merchandise, but a large range of product categories.

About BJ’s Wholesale Club

The 25th anniversary of BJ’s Wholesale Club was in 2009. In 1984, BJ’s was the first to introduce the warehouse club concept to the Northeastern U.S. The company has expanded vastly since then, north to Maine, south to Florida, and west to Ohio.

BJ’s dedication lies in providing top-quality brand-name merchandise to its members at significantly lower prices than they can find elsewhere. In fact, BJ’s customers have been found to save 30% (based on a price-per-unit comparison) when compared to other supermarket prices when it comes to groceries. BJ’s offers everyday low prices on most of their merchandise, including groceries. Other benefits of shopping at BJ’s Wholesale Club include:

  • BJ’s accepts all manufacturers’ coupons, as well as their own
  • The convenience of one-stop shopping
  • There are more ways to pay because BJ’s accepts all major credit cards and EBT cards (in store)
  • There is a huge assortment of products available and even more online
  • BJ’s offers “beyond-the-Club savings” for buys like vacations, rental cars, and home improvement
  • BJ’s Optical is located at more than 150 Clubs
  • BJ’s Gas is available at more than 100 Clubs

Stats

Annual Sales: By the end of the fiscal year 2010, the company reached $10.2 billion in total sales.

Employees: BJ’s Wholesale Club currently has 24,000 Team Members.

Store Locations: Currently there are more than 190 Clubs in 15 states. These include:

  • Connecticut                             Delaware                                 Florida
  • Georgia                                   Maine                                      Maryland
  • Massachusetts                         New Hampshire                      New Jersey
  • New Jersey                              New York                               North Carolina
  • Ohio                                        Pennsylvania                           Rhode Island
  • Virginia

 Corporate Responsibility

BJ’s Wholesale Club has taken great satisfaction in being a good corporate citizen ever since the first Club opened in 1984. The Club has conveyed that satisfaction over the years by giving back to the communities they serve. BJ’s gives back to these neighborhoods through product donations, community relations programs, charitable donations, and grants from BJ’s Charitable Foundation. The company also has supported and enhanced programs that provide essential services in each community.

BJ’s primary focus is on families and children. That is why BJ’s is continually expanding their outreach programs for the community and the development of new methods for charitable giving in the hope that they can touch more people and offer meaningful support that will enrich the lives of those who need it.” Some ways in which BJ’s tries to be a valuable member of the community are:

  • Adopt-A-School – BJ began their Adopt-A-School program in 1996 with one school and now has expanded to help schools in 15 different states.
  •  BJ’s Charitable Foundation – The foundation was established with the goal of making a positive and long-standing impact on the communities surround BJ’s clubs. They provide support in hunger prevention, self-sufficiency, healthcare, and education.
  •  BJ’s Fuel Your Fundraiser Program – Schools, youth organizations, and nonprofit organizations can raise money by getting people to start or renew their membership ($5 for each membership).

BJ’s has several other ways that they contribute to surrounding communities. To find out more visit BJS.com