BJ’s Acquiring Assets From Burris Logistics; Secures Its Own Capacity

BJ’s Wholesale Club will soon insource its perishable supply chain.

The Westborough, Mass.-based membership warehouse club entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and operations of four distribution centers and the related private transportation fleet from longtime partner Burris Logistics.

The terms of the transaction were not disclosed, but the acquisition, which has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors of both companies, is expected to close in the second quarter.

“For more than 20 years, we have enjoyed a true partnership with the Burris Logistics team as we distribute the freshest perishable products to clubs throughout our chain. As we continue to accelerate our new club growth, broaden our footprint and expand our fresh food offerings, we are excited to insource these capabilities to support our future growth,” said BJ’s CEO Bob Eddy. “I want to thank the entire Burris team for their partnership, and we look forward to welcoming the Burris team members supporting the BJ’s operations to our family.”

The proposed acquisition includes four perishable goods distribution centers—in Rocky Hill, Conn.; Orlando, Fla.; Elkton, Md.; and Independence, Ky.—the personnel of these facilities, the associated real property and the capital assets necessary for operations.

Burris Logistics, a 90-year-old family business that provides temperature-controlled distribution and logistics services to clients across the United States, has partnered with BJ’s to support the daily supply chain operations for BJ’s perishable business.

“BJ’s has assembled a fantastic business and team. Burris Logistics has been proud to partner with BJ’s on its growth and transformation over the last several years,” said CEO Donnie Burris. “This acquisition represents the next chapter in Burris Logistics’ evolution and presents amazing opportunities for both BJ’s and the team members at these distribution centers. I am incredibly proud of what we have created and extremely excited to see the future growth for all involved.”

“We look forward to welcoming all of the talented Burris Logistics team members who have supported our business to the BJ’s supply chain team,” said Jeff Desroches, EVP and chief operations officer of BJ’s. “The addition of these four facilities and the private fleet is part of a larger strategy to expand and scale efficient supply chain capabilities, positioning BJ’s for continued growth while delivering the best quality and freshest products to our members.”

BJ’s operates 225 clubs and 156 BJ's Gas locations in 17 states. Eyeing expansion, the warehouse club said it expects to open as many as 10 new sites in 2022.