BJ'S Wholesale Club, Inc. Reports October Sales.

NATICK, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 1998--BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE:BJ) today reported that October sales rose 9.4% to $265 million from $242 million recorded in October 1997. Comparable store sales increased by 3.4% in October and by 5.8% in the third quarter. Year-to-date, comp store sales are up 5.6%.

Jack Nugent, President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "BJ's October sales performance reflects continued strong demand in apparel, particularly men's, consumer electronics and home entertainment products, tires and health and beauty aids. A lower sales trend mid-month was likely the result of unusually warm fall weather, particularly on weekends. As the weather turned more seasonal, traffic in our clubs regained strength quickly."

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                       Sales Results for October
                           ($ in thousands)
         Four Weeks Ended                  % Change
     October 31,    November 1,           Net      Comp.
       1998            1997               Sales    Sales

  $  264,862       $  242,094             9.4%     3.4%

      Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended               % Change
     October 31,  November 1,             Net      Comp.
       1998            1997               Sales    Sales

  $ 2,443,639      $ 2,196,534            11.2%     5.6%

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BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. introduced the wholesale club concept to New England in 1984 and has since expanded to become a leading membership wholesale club in the eastern United States. BJ's currently operates 90 clubs compared with 84 one year ago.

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