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BJ's Wholesale Announces Three Exec Appointments

 By WGB Staff on Oct. 25, 2021

Rachael Vegas, who previously ran e-commerce for H-E-B, joins BJ's as EVP and chief merchandising officer, and two senior VPs who joined BJ's in 2020 move up.

Retailers

Costco Reports Strong Sales Gains, But Higher Costs Pressure Margins

 Sep. 24, 2021

Holding the line on prices, especially for fresh foods, somewhat offset 14.9% comp growth in Costco's fourth fiscal quarter, which ended Aug. 29

Retailers

Bodega Latina to Acquire Smart & Final for $620M

By Jon Springer on May 14, 2021

The non-membership warehouse club will join the parent of El Super and Fiesta Mart as Apollo flips the brand after 2 years at a tidy profit.

Stores

Inside BJ's Big New Little Store

By Jon Springer on Jan. 29, 2021

A relatively small unit by warehouse-club standards hopes to make a big splash in dense Long Island City, Queens.

Retailers

Why America Is Going Clubbing

By Jon Springer on Nov. 20, 2020

Basket Economics: Led by another whopping quarter at BJ’s, the pandemic has emphasized wholesale strengths and is whetting the appetite for faster growth.

Retailers

BJ's 'Turns the Corner' in Robust Q2

By Jon Springer on Aug. 20, 2020

The membership club chain gained grocery share, members and traffic in the second quarter.

Retailers

Lee Delaney Named CEO in BJ’s Wholesale Succession

By Jon Springer on Dec. 20, 2019

Christopher Baldwin, the membership warehouse club retailer's current chief exec, will take on executive director duties in February.

Retailers

BJ’s Wholesale Names Lee Delaney Its New President

By WGB Staff on Sep. 17, 2019

He was promoted from EVP and chief commercial officer and will continue to report to Chairman and CEO Christopher Baldwin.

Retailers

Sam’s Club Files Patent for Scan & Go Technology

By WGB Staff on Mar. 04, 2019

The Walmart-owned warehouse division pilots new scanning technology to offer members easier shopping and instant product recognition without relying on barcodes.