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The initials in the name of BJ’s Wholesale Club stand for Beverly Jean, the daughter of the company's first president.
The name of the retail chain BJ’s Wholesale Club was derived from the initials of Beverly Jean, the daughter of the company's first president, Mervyn Weich. When the company opened its first store in Massachusetts in 1984, Weich lent his daughter's initials to the brand.
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Although Weich resigned from his position three years later in 1987, the name remained in use. BJ’s Wholesale Club is a publicly traded corporation with 267 locations and 206 gas stations across 22 states. The company plans to launch 25 to 30 new clubs every two years. This year, six new locations will open in Texas, Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, and Florida.