BJ’s stock rises on first membership fee increase in 7 years

BJ’s stock rises on first membership-fee increase in 7 years

Warehouse retailer BJ’s will increase its membership fee for the first time in seven years, the company said when it announced third-quarter earnings results Thursday.

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The bulk retailer raised its earnings guidance after announcing it would increase its annual membership fee for the first time in seven years and add more fresh food to its shelves.

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