New bJ’s wholesale club when is it opening?

[rjd111]

I know it’s not Costco but it’s better than Sam’s Club when is the new BJ’s opening does anybody have an idea I don’t want to renew my Sam’s Club membership which was free anyway

[Nucky]

The spot for the store has been picked out but they have not started construction yet. It's going to be a while. B.J.'S is fine. Can't wait to hang it up at SAM'S.

[billethkid]

Went to Sams yesterday afternoon.

Of the 15 items on or list...all of which are repeat purchases at Sam's.......9 were not available.

Whoever does this stores reordering or purchasing is not the same as in years past or something else has changed.

Add the usual hide and seek because what ever you are looking for is not where it was last time....

We are now considering returning to the Sam's Club in Ocala.

The one here has become too inconsistent.

[HiHoSteveO]

You have nothing to lose by renewing at Sam's Club.
From their website: (These are the newest updated terms as of 1/21/2021)

100% Membership Satisfaction Guarantee

If at any time a member is unsatisfied with your Membership, let us know and we will cancel your membership and provide a refund of the amount paid for your current year Membership fee. There's a limit of one Plus Membership refund per member or business per year.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I like those super-sized hotdogs from Sam's (the same ones they sell hot as you walk in but in a double-pack of I think 12). There really isn't anything else there that I can't do without, or find closer to home.

[dhelfer6]

Where will the BJ's store be located?

[Stu from NYC]

We have been having good experiences at Sams.

Mostly buy the same things over and over and they usually have them.

Only exceptions was TP earlier this year and yeast.

[dhelfer6]

Where will the new BJ's store be located???

[champion6]

Where will the BJ's store be located?Next to (south of) Lowe's in Lady Lake; behind Wawa and Great Lakes Carpet & Tile.

[John_W]

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[mike1946]

That's a great location it will be just a short golf cart ride from the gate off Paradise on the Historic side !!!

[rahart]

BJs in Clermont is nice and close from southern villages.

[diamond2005]

I know it’s not Costco but it’s better than Sam’s Club when is the new BJ’s opening does anybody have an idea I don’t want to renew my Sam’s Club membership which was free anyway
So, you think its better than Sam’s Club? Just wait!

[davem4616]

BJs in Clermont is nice and close from southern villages.


We've been traveling the 30 miles to the BJ's in Clermont for the past four years...we shopped at BJ's when we lived down in Ft Lauderdale and for 30 years when we still had a home up in New England

we've always liked their meats, the low propane refill prices and low gasoline prices

never did care for Costco...quantities always seemed to be way too large for us at Costco

[merrymini]

I think costco is the best. Miss it not being near by.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Went to Sams yesterday afternoon.

Of the 15 items on or list...all of which are repeat purchases at Sam's.......9 were not available.

Whoever does this stores reordering or purchasing is not the same as in years past or something else has changed.

Add the usual hide and seek because what ever you are looking for is not where it was last time....

We are now considering returning to the Sam's Club in Ocala.

The one here has become too inconsistent.

The inventory for these stores is usually determined by a buyer at their corporate office. The stores usually have little or nothing to say about what they get. They are just sent stuff and told to sell it.

There have been several items that I have purchased on a regular basis at Sam's Club that have suddenly disappeared. Often times this is because a buy at the corporate office has decided that the profit margin is not high enough and they can make more money selling something else. People in corporate offices act like they work for a different company than the people in the stores.

For people who say that BJs will be better than Sams, I don't think that we can know that for certain. Not all Sam's are the same and not all BJ's are the same. The Sam's Club here is one of their smaller stores. I would expect that BJ's will be one of their smaller stores as well.

Generally these buying clubs like to be near major highways like I-75, I-4 and I-95. The Sam's in Ocala which is about a quarter mile from I-75 is much larger and has much more inventory than the one here.

I'm looking forward to seeing what BJ's has to offer but I'm not sure that I'm going to switch from Sam's Club.

[lsauls7537]

try Nathans super dogs, same size,(quarter pound) but only place I've found is Winn Dixie. I agree with you, those hot dogs are the best

[OhioBuckeye]

I think costco is the best. Miss it not being near by.

Yes, we’re Costco members & so far we have no complaints about them!

[Waltdisney4life]

Number one Costco tied for second Sam’s and BJ’s

[Travelingal702]

I know it’s not Costco but it’s better than Sam’s Club when is the new BJ’s opening does anybody have an idea I don’t want to renew my Sam’s Club membership which was free anyway

Don't believe it until you actually SEE it. Rumors abound.

[daveac83]

I know it’s not Costco but it’s better than Sam’s Club when is the new BJ’s opening does anybody have an idea I don’t want to renew my Sam’s Club membership which was free anyway



BJ’s Wholesale Club to bring members only shopping to The Villages
January 3, 2021

Meta Minton
BJ’s Wholesale Club will bring members only shopping to The Villages.

BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. has filed paperwork with Sumter County to build at a location at 13585 NE 86th Path in Lady Lake. The location is next to the Lowe’s home improvement store.

The warehouse club chain is based in Westborough, Mass., operating on the east coast of the United States and the states of Ohio and Michigan.

There are currently 219 BJ’s Wholesale Clubs in the United States and the chain boasts six million members. BJ’s had $12.7 billion in annual sales last year. The company also operates 149 BJ’s Gas locations.

The annual membership fee is $55. A premium membership costs $110 annually.

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[John_W]

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[La lamy]

It looks like they've already started digging. If it's like the rest of the construction in The Villages it should be done within the year I reckon.

[LianneMigiano]

Don't believe it until you actually SEE it. Rumors abound.
The prior responder supplied a .pdf file showing the construction drawings for 13585 NE 86th Path submitted 12/4/20 and revised 2/16/21.
It looks, to me, more like it's right behind the bank than behind WaWa. The side boundary is right in line with the traffic light. They will need to do something about the width of the lanes entering and departing that area traffic light - and the timing of the lights on 27/441 - between the 280 apartments that just opened up in back of Lowe's and this BJ's.[/FONT]

[WindyCityzen]

Costco has purchased land in Clermont, near the turnpike. Confirmed on the Costco website (future locations page), the Orlando Business Journal, and a Winter Park store manager I spoke to. Not perfect, but closer - especially to southern end Villagers.

[Chrissy1]

Went to Sams yesterday afternoon.

Of the 15 items on or list...all of which are repeat purchases at Sam's.......9 were not available.

Whoever does this stores reordering or purchasing is not the same as in years past or something else has changed.

Add the usual hide and seek because what ever you are looking for is not where it was last time....

We are now considering returning to the Sam's Club in Ocala.

The one here has become too inconsistent.

Dont like Sams or walmart remember that when your traveling. Where else can you pull your trailer in at three in the morning. Holiday Inn

[PaulUnderwood]

Prices at BJs are higher I’ve shopped both the only advantages I see are cold cuts, steak tips, and balsamic vinegar

[Tmarkwald]

I go to BJ's for the Propane refills, not much else. Although they seem to be a bit cleaner that Sam's they are more expensive, so the majority of my shopping is at Sam's. Plus I do like the hot dogs.

Never seen a BJ's with 25 cent carts though.

[nordic tug]

So, you think its better than Sam’s Club? Just wait!

Wait for what?

[Stu from NYC]

Wait for what?

Think he is saying, Try it you will like it.

[Chrissy55]

Costco is coming to Clermont. Will be opened sometime in 2022.

[carolfry44]

try Nathans super dogs, same size,(quarter pound) but only place I've found is Winn Dixie. I agree with you, those hot dogs are the best
What brand are those giant hotdogs you are talking about that come 12 in a package? TIA

[carolfry44]

I like those super-sized hotdogs from Sam's (the same ones they sell hot as you walk in but in a double-pack of I think 12). There really isn't anything else there that I can't do without, or find closer to home.
What is the name of those hot dogs in Sam's that they sell outside also?

[OhioBuckeye]

Number one Costco tied for second Sam’s and BJ’s

Glad you did your investigation, but if you read some of the comments. Sam’s a lot of times don’t have what some people want, like I said I haven’t had an issue yet at Costco. If you like the other 2, buy from them. I’m sure all 3 are good!

[bpascani]

I REALLY enjoy my Sam's Club membership...It's further away than I'd like, BUT, back in April 2020, they let us 'pro rate' our upgrade to PLUS, to coincide with our membership renewal...which was great, because it gave us 3 mos of free shipping, to try out. I LOVED that, as often times things avbl for shipping are not avbl for in store or curb side pick up, and vice versa. I also found the order online, pick up at store great. I never did do that other thing they offered. At the end of June, we renewed for Plus again. You can't get everything shipped, obviously, but, between that and order/pick up, it sure cuts down on the time you need to be in the store ! Just got my 2nd Covid shot recently, so will be MUCH more comfortable going into stores. OF COURSE, all of us 2 shot folks still need to follow the 3 basics protocol, and I will!

[thelegges]

Good news OP Another poster claims Costco will be coming to Claremont in 2022