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BJ’s Wholesale Club is set to open Ohio distribution center

The facility in Commercial Point, Ohio, is expected to open in early 2027.
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BJ’s Wholesale Club is in an expansion mode. The company 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, Ky. will open on Jan. 31.

BJ’s also said it has increased membership by over 35% in the same period, reaching 7.5 million members. 

[Related: BJ’s Wholesale Club opening Louisville location]

“Our business has grown meaningfully over the years, and we continue to invest in our supply chain to better serve members,” said Krystyna Kostka, senior vice president, 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-sq.-ft. facility in Commercial Point will feature a future-ready solution from Swisslog, a 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.”

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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 more than 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.”

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