Usually things around here are about bad news lately. So we'repleased to announce that at least one retailer is doing wellother than Wal-Mart.BJ's Wholesale recorded nearly a 12% same-store sales rise during itsthird quarter and is even boosting its store openings next year.Executives say the Northeast-based chain of 177 clubs was benefitedby high gas prices and that it is taking marketshare fromrestaurants and grocers.Usually BJ's takes a backseat toCostco and Wal-Mart in the wholesale-club discussion, but thecurrent economic turmoil definitely benefits the operator, andanyone doing well right now deserves a little applause.Do you thinkthat wholesale clubs will continue to thrive in this environment oris it only a matter of time before they feel the crunch?

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