Bj's Wholesale Club Inc. - BJ- Profile

BJ's Wholesale Club Incorporated. The Group's principal activity is to operate warehouse clubs that offer food and general merchandise. The Food category includes frozen foods, fresh meat and dairy products, beverages, dry grocery items, fresh produce and flowers, canned goods and household paper products. The General merchandise includes consumer electronics, prerecorded media, small appliances, tires, jewelry, health and beauty aids, household needs, computer software, books, greeting cards, apparel, furniture, toys and seasonal items. Specialty services provide full-service optical centers; food courts, Verizon Wireless centers; home improvement services; photo developing; BJ's Vacations; garden and storage sheds; patios and sunrooms; a propane tank filling service; discounted home heating oil; and muffler and brake services. It provides memberships to clubs, which include inner circle and business members. On 03-Feb- 2007, the Group operated 172 clubs, of which 96 operate gasoline stations. Merchandising for 98% of 2006 revenues and Membership fees and other, 2%