Foley, Ala. — (GSN) — Foley is set to welcome a major addition to its retail landscape in the fall of 2026 as BJ’s Wholesale Club prepares to open its doors. The new facility, located on a 14-acre site along the South Juniper Street Extension—just a block east of South McKenzie Street—will serve as the first wholesale club in South Baldwin County.
Following a groundbreaking ceremony held on December 17, 2025, construction has been underway to bring the 106,370-square-foot store to life. This location marks the company’s second club in Alabama, following the successful opening of its Huntsville-area location in 2023.
City officials have expressed enthusiasm for the project, noting that it fulfills a long-standing desire to expand local retail options. “This will be the first wholesale club in South Baldwin, and it means our citizens won’t have to leave Foley for this type of shopping,” said Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich…