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BJ’s Wholesale Club Posts Solid First Quarter, Expands Footprint With New Clubs
BJ’s Wholesale Club reported strong first-quarter fiscal 2026 results, driven by gains in membership, fuel and digital sales as the retailer continued expanding its footprint across the U.S.
The company said comparable club sales increased 6.3% year over year for the thirteen weeks ended May 2, 2026. Excluding gasoline sales, comparable sales rose 1.5%. Membership fee income climbed 9.9% to $132.4 million, while digitally enabled comparable sales grew 28%, contributing to a two-year stacked comp...
BJ’s Wholesale Club Names Stephanie Reibling Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer
BJ’s Wholesale Club today announced that Stephanie Reibling has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer, effective immediately.
Reibling will lead the company’s merchandising organization, playing a critical role in driving BJ’s merchandising transformation and delivering continued growth across categories. Reibling will report to Paul Cichocki, EVP, Chief Commercial Officer.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie to BJ’s Wholesale Club,” Cichocki said. “Her experience in retail and merchandising will be invaluable as we evolve our assortment, build BJ's own brands and advance...
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