BJ’s Wholesale Club Is About To Open First Store In This Southern City

Louisville, Kentucky will get its first BJ’s Wholesale Club very soon.

The membership-based wholesale club will open its doors in the Derby City on Friday, January 31, according to a news release. This will be the company’s 250th store and the very first one in Kentucky.

The store is located near Jefferson Mall and carries groceries, household essentials and decor, pet supplies, electronics, and more. Members receive discounts and an option for cash back on purchases.

Much like a Costco or Sam’s Club, the stock can change from week to week, creating a “treasure-hunt shopping experience.” The Louisville location also has a gas station.

BJ’s is partnering with Louisville’s local food bank, Dare to Care, with plans to donate unsold meat, dairy, and produce every week.

“We’re excited to collaborate with BJ’s Wholesale Club as a new community partner in Louisville,” Dare to Care President Vincent James stated in the release. “This partnership will help deepen our mission of providing pathways to end hunger in our community.”

BJ’s has locations in 20 states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The modern store will bring that to 21 states. The BJ’s name is very familiar in the Northeast as the company is based in Massachusetts.

BJ’s is currently offering a $40 welcome reward to regular members or an $80 reward for Club+ memberships. Memberships start at $55 for a year.