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January 14, 2013

Empower Software Solutions and BJ’s roll out workforce solution

Workforce management solution-provider Empower Software Solutions said that BJ’s Wholesale Club has launched the roll out of EmpowerWFM, the company’s workforce management solution, across BJ’s 198 locations in 15 states.

January 20, 2012

BJ’s taps RedPrarie to streamline transportation operations

RedPrarie Corp., a global supply chain and retail technology provider, announced that BJ’s Wholesale Club plans to use RedPrairie’s transportation management system to streamline its transportation operations and reduce costs.

January 3, 2012

BJ’s taps People Answers for talent assessment

PeopleAnswers announced a new agreement in which BJ’s Wholesale Club will use the PeopleAnswers’ solution to help select team members in all locations across 15 eastern states.

September 21, 2011

Report: BJ’s reduces LBO loan

BJ’s Wholesale Club reduced the size and increased the rate on $2.18 billion of loans backing its buyout by Leonard Green & Partners LLP and CVC Capital Partners, Bloomberg reported.

September 9, 2011

BJ's shareholders OK acquisition

BJ’s Wholesale Club said Friday that its shareholders have okayed the acquisition bid that will take the company private.

September 1, 2011

Costco, BJs and Target beat expectations

BJ’s Wholesale Club, Costco and Target all beat Wall Street expectations in August, helped by consumers seeking out emergency supplies and clean-up items as they prepared for and then dealt with Hurricane Irene.

August 4, 2011

Costco, BJ’s and Target beat estimates in July

Warehouse club operators Costco and BJ’s Wholesale Club continue to benefit from high fuel prices and bargain-seeking consumers, with both chain reporting solid results.

June 9, 2011

Report: Two firms team up for BJ’s buyout bid

Two private equity firms are teaming up to make a bid to purchase BJ’s Wholesale Club, the New York Post reported.

June 8, 2011

BJ’s uses Keynote to load test and monitor its website

Keynote Systems, which provides Internet and mobile cloud monitoring, announced that BJ’s Wholesale Club is using various Keynote solutions for optimizing the performance of its website.

May 18, 2011

BJ’s Q1 profit beats plan

BJ’s Wholesale Club reported Wednesday that profit for the quarter ended April 30 rose to $33.7 million, beating its guidance range of $29.5 million to $31.5 million.

April 13, 2011

Report: Leonard Green set to make bid for BJ’s

Leonard Green & Partners is expected to make an opening-round offer on Wednesday for BJ’s Wholesale Club, the New York Post reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter.

March 22, 2011

Leonard Green firm evaluating BJ’s takeover

Information on Tuesday confirmed that private equity firm Leonard Green & Partners LP is considering an offer to acquire BJ’s Wholesale Club.

December 3, 2008

Wal-Mart Outperforms as Other Retailers Slide

Many U.S. retailers reported lower November same-store sales, hurt by both the deteriorating economy and...

August 19, 2008

BJ’s Announces Slight Increases for 2Q

BJ’s Wholesale Club announced Wednesday that cost-conscious shoppers helped the chain increase earnings. Profit for...

February 6, 2008

Retailers Report Weak January Results

New York City With few exceptions, the nation's retailers got off to a poor start...