BJ’s Wholesale Club moves closer to opening in area

By Angela Chaffin Southwest Messenger Contributor The Grove City council approved a preliminary development plan for BJ’s Wholesale Club. In light of the USDA’s Economic Research Service reporting that October 2026 grocery prices in Central Ohio had risen 2.6% over the year, local residents may have another option as government officials consider the plan for BJ’s Wholesale Club on Stringtown Road at State Route 104 (Jackson Pike). This members-only wholesale club retail chain requires shoppers to pay an annual membership fee to enjoy a wide range of products generally discounted up to 25% compared to traditional supermarkets. This calculation is based on a typical basket of manufacturer branded groceries. BJ’s Wholesale Club proposes a 104,470-square-foot multifunctional building. Besides the wholesale club, the 18 acres will feature nine double-sided fuel pumps providing 18 service stations and 525 parking spaces.

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