Bargain chain and Costco rival set to open six new stores and one is coming in days - full list of f
COSTCO'S competition is opening six stores this year while expanding into two new states.
BJ's Wholesale Club is just days away from opening its first location in Tennessee.
The club will open on June 14 in La Vergne, just outside of Nashville.
It will also feature an on-site BJ's Gas offering discounted regular, premium, and diesel fuels.
Members can start using the gas station today and earn extra savings through the store's Fuel Saver program.
“We can’t wait to open our doors to the La Vergne community at BJ’s brand-new club,” said Christopher Kelly, club manager of La Vergne’s BJ’s Wholesale Club, in a press release.
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“We’re thrilled to be a part of this momentous occasion as BJ’s Wholesale Club expands into the state of Tennessee, bringing the unbeatable value and incredible savings to our newest members in Rutherford County.
"Our entire team is extremely proud to have this remarkable opportunity and impact the communities where we work and live in a positive way.”
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Later this year, BJ's will be opening its first club in Alabama.
With the addition of this store, BJ's will officially be in 20 states across the country.
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The company will also open its second Tennesee location in Mount Juliet, another Nashville suburb.
Clubs are set to open in Johnson City, New York, Lewis Center, Ohio, and North Jacksonville, Florida.
All of the locations will feature a BJ's gas station as well.
“We are always striving to bring our BJ’s membership model to new markets and even more smart-saving families,” said Bill Werner, executive vice president of strategy and development.
“We have seen tremendous success with our newest openings. Our expansion into Tennessee and Alabama shortly thereafter is a great example of our efforts to meet the demand for the value, convenience, and assortment that BJ’s has to offer its growing member base.”
These six stores come after two other openings in Davenport, Florida, and McDonough, Georgia.
Meanwhile, another popular affordable grocery store has launched 30-minute delivery for shoppers.
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