There have been a few stories in the news this week about new Costco locations that could be coming to a city near you. Some of them are just in the very, very early stages, and some of them are much further along in the building stages. And one of them is already built and running, but now they want to expand and add some new services.
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia
I’ll start with the new location that is furthest along and almost done: Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. The news is good for those of you that live in the area and have been anxiously awaiting this new Costco. The site preparations are almost complete, and surprisingly ahead of schedule (who knew this could happen in construction). This means that they have the site graded and the big hill that was on the site, is no longer a hill. The site should be ready for Costco to begin building on by May 10. All of this is good news because it will allow Costco to have more time to build and prepare for the opening of the store to be in August, instead of the previously planned September. Also, if you’re looking to work at this new Costco location, they will begin taking applications in mid-May and start hiring for the 125 – 150 positions in June.
- RN-T.com: Rome News Tribune: Less than a month left to meet Fort Oglethorpe Costco deadline
- RN-T.com: Rome News Tribune: Costco deadline moved up to get store open by August
- RN-T.com: Rome News Tribune: Costco to begin taking applications in May for Fort Oglethorpe store
Ann Arbor, Michigan
This possible new location, is in the very early stages. Apparently, after several years of trying to put a deal together in Ann Arbor or neighboring area, Costco may finally have found something. So, the good news is that Costco has a deal to build a store on Ellsworth Road, west of State Street and Tyner Furniture, in Pittsfield Township. The location will require demolition of existing office buildings in Airport Plaza, along with zoning from the township. While it isn’t clear exactly how Costco will go about applying for the rezoning, this does fit in well with the townships plans for development and redevelopment efforts initiated in recent years near the State and Ellsworth intersection. Currently, the township is reworking their master plan with an eye toward economic development and land preservation. By all accounts, it looks like a new Costco location would be ideal for this area and help draw more new retail businesses to the area, as well.
Orange County, California
The Costco location in San Juan Capistrano is interested in expanding to include more space inside the store, as well as a car wash and a gas station. And when you’re the biggest sales-tax generator, you would think it would be easy to get approval for that. The proposal is to add a 24,000-square-foot expansion to the east side of the building toward Doheny Park Road, as well as a four-island gas station and car wash on part of what is now Capistrano Ford. It appears that they also want to upgrade its food court area for outdoor dining. The project must be examined by the Design Review Committee, and it requires Planning Commission approval. City Council approval, however, is not required. The first meeting regarding the proposal is set for May 11th, however, no vote is expected to take place at that meeting.
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ZQ //
2012.10.25 at 7:07 am
How about a C O S T C O in “T R A V E R S E C I T Y” M I C H I G A N ! ! ! This premiere town is a central hub for the area.
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Wendy Easton //
2012.10.11 at 10:46 am
A Costco in Port Huron Michigan would be extremely nice and w0uld sevice a large area!!
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Vic //
2011.04.16 at 5:34 am
I hope the right people are reign this, there should be one in Lansing, mi in delta township, SAMs club already has one or two stores here and the nearest Costco is in brighton and grand rapids LAME!
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Eileen //
2011.03.29 at 1:08 pm
Update to my post of 5/2/10 regarding the new Tucson AZ Costco….scheduled grand opening is April 14!
This will be the third Costco in Tucson, and will hopefully take some of the loads off the other two! It will be more convenient for me coming from about 90 minutes east as it is right off the I-10 freeway and I won’t have to drive 10+ miles on surface streets to reach the one I now frequent.
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Donna //
2011.03.29 at 11:53 am
Donna //
OH…..PLEASE..PLEASE…PLEASE COSTCO IF YOU READ THIS WE NEED A COSTCO OUT BY RICHMOND MI.48062 OR NEAR BY …..THER ARE SO MANY TOWNS OUT HERE TO SUPPORT A NEW COSTCO WHERE WE DON’T HAVE TO DRIVE MILES AND MILES TO BUY AT ONE …I DO HOPE IT IS LOOKED AT AND VERY SOON …RICHMOND , MI.
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Faye //
2010.07.27 at 2:18 pm
Has anyone heard anything about Costco coming to Oswego Illinois?
I hope so and soon.
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Albert //
2010.07.06 at 9:25 am
Love to have a Costco in Hendersonville, Tn
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PUSKY SANCHEZ //
2010.05.12 at 10:14 am
WE NEED A COSTCO URGENTLY IN MAYAGUEZ AREA IN PUERTO RICO….THEY HAVE ONLY THEM (5) IN THE METRO SAN JUAN AREA PLEASE ……
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Jane Hix //
2010.05.10 at 10:41 pm
Are there any plans to open a Costco in Charlottesville, VA? Great college town and great location, don’t you think?
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Dave //
2010.05.10 at 3:13 pm
I see land being cleared at the long awaited site in Marlboro NJ. Seems that they are on track again.
Anyone know the details of when actual construction will begin?
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Brad //
2010.05.08 at 10:09 am
Anyone know if there is a Costco location planned or in teh works for Lansing, MI?
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Bobby //
2010.05.06 at 11:21 pm
I was wondering since Costco is visible in Asia e.g Japan, Taiwan, Australia, why is it that, they didn’t tap on the Philippines? Is it because of the unstable economy? There is a warehouse company called MAKRO, I believe they are Norwegian based company and they have like over 5 or more warehouses and they have since been in operation since the early 90′s and still there . Costco has better quality products than what MAKRO sells, and the Filipinos I believe are very westernized individuals. Anything form the U.S. they grab…There is company I have heard called S & R…which stands for the partners abbreviation might have a tie up with PriceMart group….they sell Kirkland products, and was told the lay out is exactly like a Costco warehouse, the deli, the meat section, the pallets stacking….I am just curious as to why they are not looking into another gold mine that will boost their visibility in Asia?
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Michael Woods //
2010.05.06 at 11:31 am
I have heard a rumor that Showlow, AZ is supposed to be getting a Costco. Can anyone verify this?
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Kathleen Lawman //
2010.05.06 at 11:05 am
I have heard Burnsville, MN may be getting a Costco. True?
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John //
2010.05.06 at 10:20 am
We need a Costco in Sioux Falls, South Dakota! I am originally from the Chicagoland area….Roselle/Bloomingdale and would go to Costco instead of Sams!
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jp //
2010.05.03 at 7:15 am
whats time line for costco in sarasota????
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Fred Dierking //
2010.05.02 at 1:26 pm
Rumor has it that Costco will be opening a new store in the former Biggs location in eastern Cincinnati, Ohio. If so, we will definitly be a regular since the closest store is 20-25 miles away. This “new” location would be a great location for the many residents living in eastern Cincinnati and northern Kentucky. It’s also located right next to I-275 interstate for easy access. I will keep my fingers crossed. Appreciate any info you might have.
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Eileen //
2010.05.02 at 12:57 am
Tucson Arizona…from the Arizona Daily Star:
“The new Costco – the third in the Tucson region – would be on 14 acres at Interstate 10 and South Kino Parkway. It is part of a larger commercial project that would cover about 115 acres from I-10 and Kino west to South Park Avenue. The other Costcos are at East Grant Road near East Tanque Verde Road, and off North Thornydale Road near West Orange Grove Road.
That retail “power center” is the anchor of a larger 350-acre project called “The Bridges,” bounded roughly by I-10, East 36th Street, Park and Kino. In addition to a retail development, plans for the site include a 65-acre biosciences park to be developed by the University of Arizona at Kino and East 36th Street, and 110 acres for an upscale housing development.”
This is scheduled to be built in early 2011.