The warehouse club, praised by loyalists as “better than Costco,” will return to its Massachusetts roots this winter—sparking hundreds of jobs and signaling a coast‑to‑coast building spree.
BJ’s Wholesale Club will anchor the new Springfield Crossing shopping center on Boston Road, reviving the long‑shuttered Eastfield Mall site and hiring 100‑150 employees. The winter‑2025 debut marks the Marlborough‑based chain’s first fresh Massachusetts address since 2012.
New Springfield club will breathe life into former Eastfield Mall site while adding up to 150 local jobs
For nearby residents—many of whom have driven to Chicopee’s over‑crowded BJ’s—this second Hampden County option can’t come soon enough. CEO Bob Eddy called the project “a home‑state milestone” and promised the same coupon‑friendly pricing, full deli counter, and founding‑member gas discounts that fans tout in endless BJ’s‑versus‑Costco debates.
Nationwide expansion plan targets up to 30 BJ’s locations by 2026, including fresh clubs in booming Texas
Springfield is just one piece of an ambitious blueprint. BJ’s intends to open 25–30 new warehouses in the next two fiscal years, plus several relocations, pushing the chain toward the 300‑club mark. Multiple Dallas–Fort Worth sites are locked in for early 2026, while a newly built distribution center in Commercial Point, Ohio, will follow in 2027.
| Location | State | Timing | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield (Crossing) | Massachusetts | Winter 2025 | First MA club since 2012 |
| Mechanicsburg | Pennsylvania | June 2025 | Relocation opens this month |
| Delray Beach (market format) | Florida | Late 2025 | Second “BJ’s Market” concept |
| Dallas–Fort Worth cluster | Texas | Early 2026 | Several new clubs plus gas |
Wondering whether one of these will land in your backyard next? Keep an eye on BJ’s investor page for building permits and hiring fairs.
What shoppers can expect from jobs, gas savings, and a limited‑time founding‑member offer
Prospective employees can already apply online for sales‑floor, bakery, and tire‑center roles, with benefits that include tuition assistance and paid volunteer time. New members in Springfield can lock in up to 25 percent off everyday grocery prices and “big gas savings” by joining before December 11, 2025.
BJ’s momentum shows up in the ledger, too: first‑quarter membership‑fee income jumped 8.1 percent to $120.4 million, and comparable‑club sales inched up 1.6 percent—proof that bargain‑hungry households keep flocking to wholesale clubs despite stubborn inflation.
So, will BJ’s edge out Costco in value once the doors swing open? Shoppers will soon vote with their carts—but one thing is clear: Springfield Crossing just got its comeback headliner.