BJ’s Opening 1st SC Club

BJ’s Wholesale Club will mark its first club in South Carolina with the grand opening of a location in Summerville on Saturday, June 10. With the new club, the retailer expands its footprint to 16 states and 215 clubs.

“We’re thrilled at the excitement over our newest club and for the warm welcome BJ’s has received in Summerville,” said Dawn Albright, general manager of the Summerville location, which also includes a BJ’s Gas station. “We look forward to bringing our assortment of fresh food, unbeatable value and smart savings to South Carolina.”

At the grand-opening celebration, club members and the public will be able to sample food and beverages from such brands as BJ’s exclusive Wellsley Farms line.

The company’s expansion plans also include a club in Hanover Township, N.J., slated to open in summer 2018.

Wholly owned by affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners, CVC Capital Partners and its management team, Westborough, Mass.-based BJ’s operates 215 clubs and 132 BJ's Gas locations in 16 states.