COST · News · 20260719N

Store Count and Expansion

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW · 2026-07-19 · Importance 34 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Costco plans to open approximately 26 new warehouses in fiscal 2026 and more than 30 net-new warehouses annually thereafter. Reported expansion includes locations across the United States and additional growth plans in China, Korea, and Japan, with some projects involving relocations to larger facilities. A proposed Clarksville, Tennessee, development would include a Costco warehouse targeted for spring 2028 and a $21.5 million performance-based local incentive package tied to sales and tax-revenue goals.

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revenuepositiveprobableCostco announced it will open seven new warehouses in August and plans for 26 new locations in 2026 with around 30 annual openings…
revenuepositiveprobableCostco announced it will open seven new warehouses in August and plans for 26 new locations in 2026 with around 30 annual openings…