BJ’s Wholesale Club will enter the Texas market with the grand opening of its Forney location on April 24. The gas station at the site opened April 17.
The new club at 11150 E US Highway 80 marks the retailer’s 264th location and its 202nd gas station. To celebrate the Texas debut, the company will offer a one-day gas promotion on April 22. From 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., members can purchase regular fuel for $2 per gallon with a 30-gallon limit.
“Launching our Texas operations is a milestone for our company, and we know our model of saving up to 25 percent off grocery store prices every day will resonate with families in Forney and across the Dallas-Fort Worth area,” said Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We’re energized by the enthusiasm we’ve seen in the community and are eager to welcome families to BJ’s.”
The Forney club is the first of four planned Texas openings in the coming weeks. The retailer also confirmed upcoming locations in Waxahachie, Southwest Fort Worth and Grand Prairie.
BJ’s offers a mix of fresh foods, produce, a full-service deli, bakery items, household essentials and general merchandise. Members can use digital tools such as curbside pickup, same-day delivery and the ExpressPay mobile app feature to scan items and skip the checkout line.
The company noted membership offers start at $20 for the first year and include a 10-cent-per-gallon discount on gas for the first six months after the club opens.
In conjunction with the opening, BJ’s is providing a $25,000 grant to the Forney Food Pantry. The funds will support food access and storage capabilities for the local nonprofit.
“The funds from this generous grant will be invaluable as we continue to work towards a community where no one goes hungry,” said Natalie McAlanis, Forney Food Pantry director.
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. is headquartered in Marlborough, Massachusetts. The company pioneered the warehouse club model in New England in 1984 and operates clubs in 21 states.
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