BJ’s launched a 42nd-birthday sale on Sept. 24, offering members 42% off dozens of select groceries and household essentials through Oct. 31. Discounted items include fresh apples, lean ground beef and Kraft Mac & Cheese, available in stores and on BJ’s app and website.
U.S. food-at-home prices rose 2.2% year over year in August, according to Consumer Price Index figures cited in the article; fruit and vegetable prices rose 3.2%. An August Algolia survey found 75% of Americans were stressed about grocery bills, while 42% said they had switched to private-label brands.
BJ’s reported comparable club sales, excluding gasoline, rose 3.1% year over year in the second quarter of 2026. CEO Bob Eddy said higher-income members continued to drive most of the company’s growth and described the economy as “K-shaped.”
