BJ's Wholesale Club Sets Its Sights On Texas
BJ’s Wholesale Club has raised the curtain on a major expansion effort that will see the Marlborough, Mass.-based retailer open as many as 30 new stores over the next two fiscal years. This will include several clubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area starting in 2026.
“We are eager to continue our expansion by bringing unbeatable value, convenience and assortment to the Dallas-Fort Worth community,” said Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Economic expansion and a growing population make Texas a great fit for us. We believe our unique club model, which delivers savings of up to 25% off grocery store prices every day, will resonate with the families in this area.”
The entry into north Texas is a significant move west for BJ’s Wholesale, which throughout its history has built its foundation in the eastern portion of the United States. More recently, the retailer has opened stores in Tennessee and Kentucky. Additionally, the company announced plans to build a new distribution center in Commercial Point, Ohio, which is set to open in 2027.
Entering the highly competitive Dallas-Fort Worth grocery/retail marketplace will also put BJ’s Wholesale in competition with Costco and Sam’s Club, which in the region operate 13 and 11 locations respectively. BJ’s will also be going head-to-head with Kroger and Texas-favorite H-E-B.
The growth of H-E-B stores in the DFW Metroplex in recent years has excited shoppers and also served to shake up the region’s retail landscape.
In addition to its growth in the Lone Star State, BJ’s announced several new locations set to open in 2025, including:
- Delray Beach, Fla.
- Warner Robins, Ga.
- Sevierville, Tenn.
- Casselberry, Fla.
The location in Delray Beach will be a BJ’s market – the second of the company's concept clubs. BJ’s market provides an expedited grocery shopping experience that will feature fresh foods, produce, sundries, and seasonal products for members.
“Our newest BJ’s market will deliver an innovative approach to grocery shopping to the Delray Beach community,” said Bill Werner, executive vice president of Strategy and Development with BJ’s Wholesale Club. “Members will be able to get unbeatable value on fresh food and weekly grocery needs in a quick and efficient shopping experience.”
The company’s plans for 25-30 clubs include previously announced club openings in early fiscal 2025:
- Brooksville, Fla. (opened February)
- Myrtle Beach, S.C. (opened February)
- Southern Pines, N.C. (opening March 7)
- Whippany, N.J.
- Staten Island, N.Y.
Each new club location is expected to create between 100-150 jobs in its community. Those interested in becoming a BJ’s team member can visit BJs.com/careers for information on available opportunities.
