BJ’s Wholesale Club Announces Ohio Distribution Center to Accommodate Growth
28 January 2025 - 10:45PM
Business Wire
- Facility in Commercial Point, Ohio, expected to open in early
2027
- Distribution center will join BJ’s eight clubs in Ohio
BJ’s Wholesale Club (NYSE: BJ) announced today that it is
building its fourth ambient distribution center, to be located in
Commercial Point, Ohio. The new facility, expected to open in early
2027, will join eight BJ’s clubs in Ohio.
The company’s new distribution center will expand its supply
chain capacity to support its growing footprint. Over the past five
years, the company has opened more than 30 clubs – its 250th club
in Louisville, Kentucky, will open on January 31st.
BJ’s has also increased membership by over 35% in the same
period, reaching 7.5 million members. The new facility will support
ongoing expansion, allowing BJ’s to continue to deliver unbeatable
value, convenience and assortment for its members.
“Our business has grown meaningfully over the years, and we
continue to invest in our supply chain to better serve members,”
said Krystyna Kostka, SVP, 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.”
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.
“Swisslog is pleased to support BJ’s Wholesale Club’s supply
chain with innovative automation solutions that will help it
maintain optimal inventory levels to support its growing network of
clubs,” said Sean Wallingford, president and CEO of Swisslog
Americas. “The project reinforces Swisslog’s commitment to
empowering retailers with efficient, reliable and sustainable
logistics solutions tailored to their unique business
requirements.”
The new distribution center in Commercial Point will 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 over 11.8 million square feet in Ohio since
2014, is managing the development with its Columbus-based team.
“The project at Rickenbacker Exchange at Commercial Point is a
tremendous opportunity for the economic growth of Pickaway County,”
said Phil Rasey, Vice President at VanTrust Real Estate. “VanTrust
is honored to partner with BJ’s Wholesale Club as we work to bring
new business to the Village of Commercial Point.”
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 249 clubs
and 186 BJ's Gas® locations in 21 states. For more information,
please visit us at www.BJs.com or on Facebook, or Instagram.
About Swisslog Swisslog delivers data-driven &
robotic solutions for your logistics automation alongside reliable,
modular service concepts. Collaborating with forward-thinking
companies, we are committed to setting new standards in warehouse
automation to provide future-proof products and solutions. As part
of the KUKA Group, our customers trust the competence of our
passionate employees – more than 15,000 people working across the
globe. www.swisslog.com & www.kuka.com
About VanTrust Real Estate, LLC VanTrust Real Estate, LLC
is a full-service real estate development company. The company
acquires and develops real estate assets for the Van Tuyl family
portfolio and offers a broad range of real estate services
including acquisition, disposition, development, development
services, corporate services, and asset enhancement. Product types
include office, industrial, multifamily, mixed-use and science +
technology. VanTrust works nationally with regional offices in
Columbus, Dallas, Phoenix, Jacksonville and Salt Lake City with its
headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. For more information, visit
www.vantrustre.com.
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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 Investors: Catherine Park Vice President,
Investor Relations BJ’s Wholesale Club cpark@bjs.com
774-512-6744
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