National wholesale chain expands with new store in area

CLEARWATER — BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to open a new store in Clearwater in spring 2019, located at 26996 U.S. Highway 19 N.  

In a press release, the Westborough, Mass.-based members-only wholesale club chain, which operates 215 stores nationwide, states that it could save Clearwater-area shoppers up to $50 million per year on their grocery bills, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics consumer surveys on household spending.

“At BJ’s, we’re committed to offering the best value to our members and we’re thrilled to bring those savings to the Clearwater community,” states Chris Baldwin, chairman and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club, in the release. “BJ’s is the perfect one-stop shopping destination, helping families save money and time on everything from fresh produce, deli and meat to fashionable apparel and the latest in tech, health and beauty.”

The Clearwater BJ’s Wholesale Club, according to the release, will offer same-day delivery service. Shoppers will also be able to buy goods online and then pick them up at the store.

BJ’s has opened a membership center at 26034 U.S. Highway 19 N., in Clearwater, where shoppers can join the club at a discounted rate prior to its opening.