BJ's Wholesale Club Expanding Distribution Network
BJ’s Wholesale Club is expanding its supply chain with the construction of a fourth ambient distribution center. The new facility will be located in Commercial Point, Ohio, and is expected to open in early 2027.
Located to the south of Columbus, the new distribution center will expand the retailer’s supply chain capacity to support its growing footprint. BJ’s over the past five years has opened more than 30 stores, with many of those locations outside of the company’s traditional eastern footprint. On January 31, BJ’s will open its 250th club in Louisville, Ky.
“Our business has grown meaningfully over the years, and we continue to invest in our supply chain to better serve members,” said Krystyna Kostka, senior vice president and chief supply chain officer at BJ’s Wholesale Club. “With the opening of this new distribution center, we’ll have the agility to support our clubs more efficiently than ever – ensuring members have the products they need, when and where they expect them – all at unbeatable value.”
Additionally, BJ’s has increased membership by more than 35% over the past five years, reaching 7.5 million members. The new facility will support ongoing expansion.
The more than 500,000-square-foot facility in Commercial Point will feature a future-ready solution from Swisslog, a leading provider of warehouse automation and software. This will include automated pallet storage, case-handling equipment, and mixed-case pallet building for club-friendly replenishment.
The distribution center will also serve as a hub to replenish ambient-temperature grocery and general merchandise items in the BJ’s network. The building will sit on a 125-acre site, allowing for future expansion. VanTrust Real Estate, which has developed more than 11.8 million square feet in Ohio since 2014, is managing the development with its Columbus-based team.
