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About Bi-Mart |
Just Right for the Northwest
We’re one of the pioneers of membership, discount shopping in the Northwest. Our stores offer maximum savings and
selection on the things you need and use every day. Being a membership store means that our customers "join" Bi-Mart
or must be a guest of a member before shopping with us. A nominal one-time fee, still just $5, buys a membership
card good for a lifetime and covers all family members living at home. Members show their card to enter one of
our stores. |
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Bi-Mart is a great fit for our members- being a friendly, comfortable place to shop that’s not too big and not too
small. With Bi-Mart's easy parking and low, every day prices, you don’t need to shop at a store that’s huge, crowded
or expensive. And, you don’t need to buy a 6-month’s supply to enjoy the savings. |
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Each Bi-Mart is stocked with over 40,000 items that are specially chosen for your Northwest lifestyle and pocketbook.
We take a "deep discount" approach to merchandising brand name goods, striving to offer a wide selection of top
quality merchandise at low everyday prices. Each store deals mainly in hard goods in departments such as pharmacy,
photo/sound, housewares, sporting goods, automotive, hardware, health & beauty, toys, clothing/shoes, beer/food/wine
and more. |
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Even as we’ve grown over the years, we continue to keep our stores simple, bringing costs down and boosting savings
for our members. It’s a delicate balance– enough comfort, enough selection in stores that aren’t too massive or too
difficult to shop in. Members find Bi-Mart a friendly, comfortable store where they can save money and easily find
what they’re looking for- our floor plans are similar from store to store so no matter where a member shops, they
feel at home. |
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We look forward to serving you at any of our 72 locations. With low, everyday prices, a name brand selection of
merchandise for the Northwest and friendly service- we’re Just Right for the Northwest. We hope you’ll shop with us
soon. |
A History of Saving You Money
We’ve been bringing our members low prices for over 50 years. Bi-Mart was founded by a group of individuals who felt
that the average working person deserved a better value for their hard earned dollars. At that time Fair Trade laws
stated that merchandise had to be sold at or above the manufacturer's suggested retail price. How could we obey the
law and still give customers a value? A membership concept proved to be the answer. By becoming members of Bi-Mart,
our customers could purchase merchandise at a discounted price. |
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In 1955, we opened our first store in Yakima, Washington, in the garage of one of the original founders. Open only
a few hours a week at first, business continued to grow until the store moved to its present location on 5th Avenue. |
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In 1962, Bi-Mart opened its second store at 18th & Chambers in Eugene, Oregon and shortly thereafter moved the
corporate headquarters and distribution center to Eugene as well. Eugene continues to serve as our headquarters
today. |
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Since that time we’ve steadily opened stores throughout the Northwest. Today, we’ve grown to 72 stores in Oregon,
Washington and Idaho. |
Bi-Mart: A Community Partner
We consider ourselves part of the communities we serve. As a community member, Bi-Mart donates to charitable organizations
such as United Way, Red Cross, and the College Scholarship Fund and sponsors educational programs, cancer screenings,
safety and health awareness programs, community, college and semipro sporting events, and many other community events
throughout the Northwest. We’re proud to be able to support all these worthwhile organizations and clubs, and give
back to our communities, members, and their families that have given so much to us. |
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In addition, Bi-Mart employees are active in their communities... they serve as team coaches, United Way fund drive volunteers,
they support area churches, scout troops, and local theaters. They participate in events that benefit charities. They donate
their time, money, and enthusiasm to their children’s schools, teams, and clubs. They participate in the Big Brother and
Big Sister Programs. They help clean up their neighborhood playgrounds and area beaches. All in all, Bi-Mart employees
are a group of proud and involved citizens. |
We’re Here to Serve You
We employ over 3000 employee/owners throughout the Bi-Mart chain of 72 stores, and pride ourselves on a quality workforce as well
as our contribution to local economies. Bi-Mart employees participate in extensive customer service training. They pride
themselves on their product knowledge and do their best to give advice and suggestions. At Bi-Mart we know that you have a choice
where to shop. Our goal is to prove that Bi-Mart is the right place for you to fulfill your shopping needs. |
What Does It Mean To Be Employee Owned?
In 2004, Bi-Mart was purchased by its employees, beginning a new era for Bi-Mart. Employee ownership renews our
commitment to offer the best value and service possible. And, our Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides the opportunity for employees to
share in the success of the company. Bi-Mart established the Bi-Mart Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan
(ESOP) to help employees save for retirement. The ESOP is designed to give each eligible employee participant a share in the ownership of
the company through allocations of company stock. |
Plans for the Future
Bi-Mart is continuing to expand to serve the needs of our members. Each year we are growing and opening new stores in
numerous communities throughout the Northwest. |
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In addition, we are actively adding new products to save you more and add greater convenience to your shopping choices.
Whether you need stamps, a gallon of milk, or even supplies for that home office, you’ll find just what you need at Bi-Mart. |
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We hope we can serve you soon at Bi-Mart- Just Right for the Northwest! |
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As one of the first membership discount stores we've been serving Membership Families in the Northwest
since 1955. Today, we continue our mission to bring you quality name brand products at everyday low
prices.
Bi-Mart is employee owned and operated by the people who live right next door, so it makes sense that
we are closely involved with the community we serve. We are proud to support local charitable
organizations, educational programs and sporting events.
From all of us at Bi-Mart we welcome you to our Membership Family.
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