Costco Locations

1 Kimberly // 2008.03.31 at 9:00 am

What to Expect When Costco Comes to Australia

An article on Inside Retailing’s site about how Costco could change (some might say, improve) the retail market in Australia.

2 Kimberly // 2008.04.08 at 5:26 pm

Costco Check In, Let the Building Begin

Costco all set to start building their new warehouse in Pocatello, Idaho with a possible opening in the fall.

3 Kimberly // 2008.04.22 at 10:49 am

City Council approves Costco’s plan to build in Kane County, Illinois

Costco’s plans for a new warehouse location near St. Charles, Illinois have been approved and construction may begin as early as this summer.

4 Michael // 2008.04.25 at 2:21 pm

Word is that COSTCO is looking for property in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and SAM’S CLUB is examining sites in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Closest COSTCO is 3.5 hours away and with 150, 000 people within an hour, this area is still waiting for warehouse shopping at it’s finest!!!

5 Kimberly // 2008.04.29 at 12:15 pm

Costco Coming to Saint John Area in Canada

Rumor has it that Costco will soon be breaking ground on a new store in New Brunswick, Canada on Saint John’s Retail Drive. Congratulations! From the comments on the news story it sounds like most people in Saint John are really looking forward to all the Costco bargains.

6 Kimberly // 2008.05.29 at 8:54 am

New Costco Opens in Willingdon, British Columbia

The new Costco in Willingdon, the second location in Burnaby, replaced the Grandview Highway Costco in Vancouver. It covers 148,000 square foot and is about 50% bigger than the Grandview Highway location.

Address for new location:
4500 Still Creek Dr
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 0E5
Canada

7 Kimberly // 2008.06.18 at 12:07 pm

I thought I’d copy a comment here that was made on one of my other posts regarding new Costco locations.

K.M. // Jun 18, 2008 at 11:02 am

As a former and future employee of Costco with acquaintances who run the gamut of run of the mill employees and executives alike, I know that there is going to be a Costco store opening in Lake Charles Illinois in October, and possibly another in December in the Chicago-area. Hope that helps fellow Costcophiles, who enjoy shopping there as I do.

8 JimmyDaGun // 2008.07.07 at 11:25 am

From the various stories that I’ve read, the Bloomfield Township, Michigan location is set to be the largest (and most state-of-the-art) Costco in the US. According to employees, the new store is set to open November 13th, 2008. (Six months without my nearest Costco–I’m having terrible withdrawal pains!)

9 Kimberly // 2008.07.09 at 12:11 pm

Costco Opens in Stafford (NJ)

The 152,000 square foot Costco opened in the new Stafford Business Park. Lots of eager new Costco members were there eagerly waiting when the doors opened 15 minutes early. Not surprisingly, they sold out of Wiis in 20 minutes!

Address for new location:
245 Stafford Park Blvd
Stafford Township, New Jersey 08050
United States

10 Kimberly // 2008.07.09 at 12:18 pm

Here are some links to more stories about the Costco expansion into Australia. The first store in Australia is slated to be in Melbourne’s Docklands area and will measure 12,000 to 14,000 square meters.

11 Kimberly // 2008.07.09 at 12:28 pm

Here’s an interesting story about a guy starting a petition to get Costco to come to Knoxville, TN.

Online petition out to lure Costco to Knoxville

If you live in the Knoxville area and want to sign the petition, here’s the site: http://www.wewantcostco.com.

12 Malcolm Conlee // 2008.07.21 at 9:20 am

Any consideration to another COSTCO in Kentucky (specifically, the Lexington area and south). I moved from Huntsville, AL to Richmond, KY and one of the things I miss is the COSTCO warehouse. Yes, Lexington has a Sam’s Club, but it’s just not the equivalent of a COSTCO. It would seem that Central Kentucky would be a good location, at least as good as Huntsville, AL, in terms of per capita income, growth potential, etc. Toyota is established north of Lexington and work has started on the next major Kentucky industrial belt just south of Richmond. At any rate, I kept my COSTCO card membership up, just in case one comes this way…

13 Kimberly // 2008.07.21 at 9:34 am

It looks like your closest Costco is in Louisville. I haven’t been able to find any news or information about Costco looking at other locations in Kentucky or opening new stores in the state. I’ll certainly keep you posted with any information I get though.

Here’s the address of the Costco in Louisville, just in case you need a fix & don’t mind the drive:

5020 Norton Healthcare Blvd
Louisville, Kentucky 40241
United States

14 John White // 2008.08.13 at 1:11 pm

Apparently the COSTCO in Knoxville is on!

http://realityme.net/2008/08/01/costco-coming-to-knoxville/

15 Lisa // 2008.08.19 at 5:35 pm

jsut wondering if Costco will be opening any stores in South West Missouri..Say Joplin or Neosho?

16 Kimberly // 2008.08.20 at 3:31 pm

I haven’t seen anything in the news about new stores in Missouri. I’ll be sure to post anything that I find out though.

17 Kimberly // 2008.09.01 at 8:26 am

Manteca Costco Opens Today

Costco’s new location in Manteca, California is open and ready for snapping up all of their good deals. They opened back in mid-August (around the 14th, sorry for the delay) to huge crowds of shoppers. It’s a giant sized 155,000 square feet with 3,500 products on its shelves, not including the gas station so you can get your cheap gas too. One of the coolest things about the story, has to be its 4 self-checkout lanes; I wish our Costco had some of those.

Address for the new location:
2440 Daniels Street
Manteca, California 95336
United States

18 Kimberly // 2008.09.01 at 8:34 am

New River Point Costco opens in Sheridan

Also opening in August (on the 21st), was the new Costco in Sheridan, Colorado. The 158,000 square foot location opened up in the new River Point shopping area.

Address for new location:
4000 River Point Parkway
Sheridan, Colorado 80110
United States

19 Kimberly // 2008.09.01 at 8:39 am

Costco in Pocatello (Idaho) Opens October 23rd

Still well over a month away but if you live around Pocatello be sure to mark the 23rd on your calendar! The store opens at 8am on October 23rd, and if it is like new openings in other areas there will be a ton of people grabbing up all the great buys. And of course, trying all the delicious samples.

20 LJ // 2008.09.14 at 1:45 pm

Any rumors about any more Costcos for Wisconsin? Or at least the suburbs north of the North Shore of Chicago?

21 stan // 2008.09.22 at 3:19 pm

you may want to list the costco in bloomfield hills, mi…it’s being rebuilt and i think it’s suppose to be either the largest costco in the world or the most profitable…prolly b/c of all those suburb moms

22 Kimberly // 2008.09.24 at 12:21 pm

I haven’t heard or read anything about new Costco locations in Wisconsin or north of the Chicacoland area. I’ll let you know if I hear anything!

23 Tom // 2008.09.24 at 7:28 pm

I heard a rumor that a Costco was being built in Clermont, FL. but can find no supporting evidence. Do you know if it is true?
Respectfully,
Tom Stone

24 Paul // 2008.09.29 at 1:41 pm

I keep hearing that Costco is going to locate a new store in Clarksville, TN. Any truth to the rumor?

25 Elizabeth // 2008.10.03 at 9:32 am

I have heard from friends that Costco will be coming to Rockwall, TX . That would be great news for a LOT of people and I would gladly hold on to my membership for that reason. I have lived in this area for three years and was about to give up my membership since it is so far to travel to any of the existing locations considering the price of gas!!!

26 Kimberly // 2008.10.03 at 1:35 pm

To everyone wanting to know about stores opening near them, or rumors that a store might open near them, I promise that next week I’ll do a little research into all of the locations and rumors!

27 MJ // 2008.10.10 at 11:27 pm

Has anyone heard if there will be a Costco Store opening in Mohave County, Arizona?Rumor has it they have land in Kingman but that rumor has been around for a couple of years. Our nearest Costco’s is Las Vegas, about 2 hours away.

28 Jill // 2008.10.13 at 1:08 pm

Have you heard about a store being built in Apex, NC (outside of Raleigh)? Have heard some rumblings about it… but I can’t find any confirmation. Our nearest stores are in N. Raleigh and Durham. Thanks!

29 Kimberly // 2008.10.15 at 9:53 am

Pharr (TX) Approves Costco Construction

For all of you living around Brownsville wondering when Costco was coming to your neighborhood, the wait is over. The city of Pharr (TX) recently issued building permits for construction of a Costco near the intersection of Expressway 83 and Jackson Road.

30 Kimberly // 2008.10.16 at 9:19 am

I’ve tried to contact Costco to ask them if they have any publicly available information on any of the locations that everyone has been asking about. Unfortunately, I haven’t heard anything back from them yet. I’ll be sure to post anything I hear back.

31 Katrin // 2008.10.17 at 9:18 pm

I was just wondering what it takes to get a Costco to be built. I mean, what parameters or guidelines do they use to determine where they will build? Thanks.

32 Kimberly // 2008.10.22 at 11:32 am

Here’s the response that I received from Costco when I asked them about plans for new locations for the spots people have been posting about on here:

“Currently we do not have any public information regarding plans to open a Costco in those areas.

Our real estate department is continually looking for ideas for new locations around the country and around the world.

We will forward your suggestion to our Real Estate Department so they are aware of your interest.”

33 Tammy // 2008.11.11 at 5:49 am

I drove by the Brandywine, MD Costco this morning and there is a sign out front that says it opens tomorrow Nov. 12, 2008. I am so happy. I’m from Arizona and we love Costco. I have missed them so much. I even visited one while in Hawaii a few months ago. I fully understand your addiction.

34 John // 2008.11.14 at 1:47 pm

Any word on a Costco in Pensacola, FL?

35 Kim // 2008.11.15 at 11:45 pm

I see there’s a new Costco built in the Crossings in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, but it’s not opened yet. The parking lot isn’t paved yet, but other than that, it looks like it’s finished. Any idea when it’s opening?

36 charitie // 2008.11.16 at 4:31 pm

Does anyone know of new store poenings in the Oregon/Idaho area coming in 2009?

37 John // 2008.11.23 at 9:20 pm

I heard that there is a plan to build a new Costco facility in Fairview Heights, or Marysville Illinois, if this is true what time would it be built.

Are there any plans to build a Costco in or around the Belleville Illinois area?

38 Margo // 2008.11.24 at 11:32 am

Any word on a new store opening in Asheville, NC?

39 H // 2008.11.26 at 11:57 pm

The newest Costco in Houston opened in October. It’s location is called “Galleria” which is the best known shopping district in Houston, but in fact it’s two miles east of the Galleria shopping mall. But a smart name from a marketing perspective. What I find most interesting is that this location is in an urban setting, with one of Houston’s major business districts (Greenway Plaza) literally across the street. To make maximum use of the valuable real estate, this Costco has a parking garage in addition to a parking lot. Plus, an LA Fitness health club will be located on top of the Costco store (on a second level on Costco’s roof). But the layout and ceiling height of the Costco is virtually identical to others I’ve been to. Staff is very friendly and even a month after opening, they still have tables outside every day for new members to sign up. Viva La Costco!

40 Mondo // 2008.11.27 at 2:55 am

I hear Costco is opening a store in North Aurora, IL any truth to this?

41 RIchard // 2008.11.28 at 6:22 pm

I heard the rumor that Costco will be coming to the Greenville/Winterville area of NC. Is there any truth to this?

TIA

42 Del // 2008.12.09 at 9:36 am

Any news of Costco adding another Charlotte, NC, location near the Huntersville/University City areas? Our newspaper had reported in 2007 a Costco was planned but there’s been no update since then.

43 Kimberly // 2008.12.09 at 10:10 am

Since H already wrote up a thing about the Houston Galleria Costco, I’ll just include the address information:

3836 Richmond Ave
Houston, Texas 77027
United States
(832) 325-5850

44 Kimberly // 2008.12.09 at 10:18 am

The new location in Peterborough, Ontario, the 26th location in Ontario, opened October 2, 2008.

Address for Location:
485 The Parkway
Peterborough, Ontario K9J 0B3
Canada
(705) 750-2600

45 Kimberly // 2008.12.09 at 10:26 am

Also in October 2008, the new location in Pocatello, Idaho opened.

Address for Location:
305 West Quinn Rd
Pocatello, Idaho 83202
United States
(208) 238-4040

46 Kimberly // 2008.12.09 at 10:31 am

This November, the Costco location in Brandywine, MD opened with all of the usual warehouse features.

Address for Location:
7601 Matapeake Business Dr
Brandywine, Maryland 20613
United States
(301) 372-3200

47 Kimberly // 2008.12.09 at 10:35 am

The new location in Covington, WA has been open for a couple of months now, since October 2008.

Address for Location:
27520 Covington Way SE
Covington, Washington 98042
United States
(253) 796-1002

48 Kimberly // 2008.12.09 at 10:44 am

On November 14, 2008 the new 148,000 square foot location in St. Charles, IL opened its doors. You can read more about the opening.

Address for Location:
221 S. Randall Rd
St. Charles, Illinois 60174
United States
(630) 549-2022

49 Kimberly // 2008.12.09 at 10:49 am

The Croydon, UK Costco location is now open, it opened in November 2008 (I think). If you’re looking for more information on the locations in the UK, go to Costco UK.

Address for Location:
Imperial Way
Croydon
CR9 4LN
Telephone: 0208 2534100

50 Pibi // 2008.12.21 at 1:28 pm

Costco please come to Belleville IL area we need you!

51 Steve Stokol // 2009.01.05 at 11:38 pm

Does anyone know if there are any new Costco stores opening in the UK soon?
Thanks
Steve

52 Layla // 2009.01.06 at 10:28 pm

Anyone know the opening dates for Lakewood CA or the Business Center Las Vegas?? Also looking for any stores opening soon in the UK or Canada??

53 Kimberly // 2009.01.08 at 10:51 am

I’ve added some new location information (at the top of the page) that I received from the super helpful Costco Customer Service people regarding upcoming warehouse openings. So far there are eight locations that will be opening between now and the end of June 2009. No locations in the UK on the list at this point. One new store in Canada, one in Japan, one in Taiwan, and the rest are in the US. And they were also nice enough to pass along some specific dates for the openings in Lakewood, CA, Kapolei, HI, Rockwall, TX, and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.

55 Amanda // 2009.01.11 at 3:50 am

Great site! I have heard rumor of a new Costco being developed in Paso Robles, CA. Any news on that? Thanks

56 kim // 2009.01.14 at 11:28 pm

Is there any word of new locations in Florida????

57 Don // 2009.01.18 at 11:29 pm

Is there any particular reason that there are no Costco’s at all in West Virginia? We have at least two Sam’s Clubs and I know that Charleston, WV or Huntington, WV could support a store.

Both cities are located on I-64 and we have ample development room! Right now I have a 3-4 hour drive to my nearest Costco’s in Louisville KY, Cincinnatti OH, Columbus OH, Pittsburgh PA, Richmond VA, or Charlotte NC. It’s so weird living in a Costco free bubble. There are locations all around WV but none within 3 hrs of me.

At least they deliver!!

58 Carol Olsen // 2009.01.23 at 7:08 pm

I heard Costco will be near The Villages, FL by next year? Please, please tell me it is true.

59 ashley // 2009.01.24 at 2:32 am

I work for costco and I haven’t heard any offical openings in the Villages area. There’s a lot of talk about Clermont/Leesburg but nothing offical…I been wanting to transfer to that area, so I have been keeping my ears open. I check this site daily for news on new locations bc I know there are more connections out there than just the mine. I can make a post if I hear anything.

60 John // 2009.01.24 at 10:29 pm

Kimberly any word of a Costco facility coming to the Fairview Heights Illinois area?

61 Bob // 2009.01.26 at 2:42 pm

Kimberly any word of a Costco facility coming to the Park City Utah area?

62 ashley // 2009.01.26 at 2:42 pm

As a former costco employee…I strongly advise anyone with questions or concerns about a particular location to leave a comment in the comment box. Everyday we input these questions/concerns to the corporate office. Trust me, it will help!

63 lisa // 2009.01.28 at 12:13 am

Would like to know if Costco is coming to Pensacola, Fl?

64 KC // 2009.02.08 at 12:37 am

Just moved to Montrose, CO. We need a Costco on the western slope! GJ already has a Sam’s. Please bring Costco to this area. I hear rumors of them putting one in Delta, CO… 20 miles north. Montrose IS the business hub for this area. Tell them to come to Montrose soon! We need them! I am dieing without my Costco fix!

65 anne r // 2009.02.09 at 1:48 pm

looking for more information on any costcos being considered in or around st. george utah, medford oregon, colorado area, and any more info on new in northern arizona???

66 Terry K // 2009.02.13 at 2:07 pm

They are working on a Costco with a good bit of the frame up in Manchester, MO. (St. Louis County).
Anyone know an opening date???

67 Carl // 2009.02.16 at 10:41 pm

Anne—-I know they are considering Roseberg, OR, look for it later this year.

68 Tracy // 2009.02.19 at 12:35 am

Would like to know if Costco will be coming to Port Saint Lucie, Florida or Vero Beach areas sometime soon?!?!?

69 vicki // 2009.02.19 at 8:04 pm

There is a Costco in St. Geore, Utah. It opened in 2003. The area would not support a second one.

70 Kimberly // 2009.02.20 at 10:27 am

I’ve added a few changes to the list of locations for new Costco warehouses at the top of the page, including the new Business Center in Commerce, CA and the Australia location. I’ve also give more specific opening dates for a couple of the locations too.

I’ll check with Costco about the other locations that people are asking about and post my feedback soon.

71 Kevin // 2009.02.22 at 1:13 pm

Does anybody know where the new Business Center will be located in Hawthorne CA?

72 Keythe // 2009.02.23 at 8:19 pm

Was wondering about Newnan, Georgia. We were members before when we lived near the store in Marietta, but we moved too far away to keep the membership. Now we are members at a BJ’s since it is the closest warehouse store. We want our Costco back!! Any news on new openings in Georgia would be greatly appreciated.

73 Brad // 2009.03.07 at 10:36 pm

The most recent letter from the Mayor of Manchester, Missouri mentions that construction for the new Costco will start this month (March 2009). No word on when they will open, but I would guess in the Fall. The construction that is already underway at the Manchester site that was mentioned previously on this page is not Costco, but the new Walmart they are building next door to Costco’s location.

74 Al // 2009.03.09 at 3:36 pm

How about the Hilton Head/Bluffton area of South Carolina or Savannah Georgia? The area is still growing. Thanks.

75 Kimberly // 2009.03.17 at 9:15 am

Well, the Costco Customer Service folks weren’t as helpful this time when I asked about upcoming new locations, so all I can say is that I’ll keep checking the news and tips that I get and post anything I find.

Here are the locations that I specifically asked about this time: Northern Arizona, Paso Robles, California, Any locations in Colorado, Delta, Colorado, Montrose, Colorado, Clermont, Florida, Leesburg, Florida , Pensacola, Florida, Port Saint Lucie, Florida, The Villages, Florida , Vero Beach, Florida, Newnan, Georgia, Savannah, Georgia, Fairview Heights, Illinois, Any locations in Louisiana, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Medford, Oregon , Hilton Head or Bluffton, South Carolina, Park City, Utah, St. George, Utah, Colville,Washington, Charleston, West Virginia , Huntington, West Virginia, Any locations in West Virginia.

I also asked about the opening date of the new store currently under construction in Manchester, Missouri.

If I find anything out, I’ll post it here.

76 Keythe // 2009.03.21 at 9:19 pm

Thank you, Kimberly. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

77 Kamy // 2009.03.26 at 8:32 am

I have read on the internet that Costco is coming to Town Brookhaven in the Atlanta area and it is set to open Spring 2009. Any info on this one?? Thanks!

78 pja48142 // 2009.03.29 at 9:13 pm

Costco won’t admit it, but is building a new store in Strongsville, Ohio. They were just as coy about the store here in Toledo until they were ready to make the announcement.

http://blog.cleveland.com/business/2009/03/costco_wholesale_corp_to_open.html

79 Stephen // 2009.03.30 at 4:27 pm

Kim, thanks so much for the awesome blog!

80 Stephen // 2009.04.01 at 11:31 am

Update on the City of Commerce Costco Business Center:

http://industrialcouncil.org/News/article/new_costco_business-to-business_approved/

81 George // 2009.04.02 at 12:23 pm

Any chance of Costco coming to Spanish Fort/Daphne/Fairhope, Alabama (suburban Mobile)?
Closest location is Montgomery.

82 Kimberly // 2009.04.03 at 8:02 am

Costco is closing the Costco Home locations on July 3rd. Here’s my post about it: Costco Home Stores to Close.

83 Kimberly // 2009.04.03 at 8:06 am

The Costco location at the Paradise Valley Mall (Phoenix, Arizona) won’t be opening until September 2010, despite the fact that the mall wanted it open this summer. Here’s the full article about it: Costco at PV Mall Delayed Until 2010.

84 Kimberly // 2009.04.03 at 8:12 am

Costco will be opening its first location in the Manhattan area later this year in Forest City’s East River Plaza. The new 110,000 square foot Costco will be part of the new mall that is bounded by 116th and 119th streets and the F.D.R. Drive. You can read the full article here First Manhattan Costco in Forest City’s East River Plaza.

85 melody // 2009.04.08 at 7:16 am

hoping for a costco in lexington,ky…. have heard rumors, hope they are true..

86 beshy // 2009.04.09 at 11:45 am

WHEN ARE WE GOING TO HAVE COSTCO IN OKLAHOMA CITY, WE HAVE 5 SAM’S CLUB, IN A CITY OF 1.3 MILLION NEAREST COSTCO IN DALLAS 230 MILES AWAY.

ITS REALLY PUZZLING WE DON’T HAVE ONE YET OR EVEN ONE PLANNED FOR

87 Neal // 2009.04.11 at 10:00 am

Kim, anything happening in north San Diego county? They just remodelled one in Vista, Ca….any new stores or more remodels in the works? Thanks for the info!

88 Johnny // 2009.04.11 at 3:55 pm

I currently transfered to Pocatello Idaho for the very first opening in the area. I thought it would be a fun experience to open a Costco in a new area. I was horribly wrong though!! The town is primarily made up of lower income people who are racist and practice religious descrimination. The towns religious base is around 85% Mormon. Most the buildings are run down and the roads are falling apart.There is nothing here that could appeal to anyone unless you are “trailer trash” or Mormon. Iam still clueless why Costco came in here in the first place and concerned as a stock holder in the company. The store week in and week out looses money and is always ranked as one of the worst in the world if not the worst. All the management staff that transfered here is Mormon along with the warehouse manager and they let you Know your not one of them. The store is ran horribly which makes me think a bunch of idiots got the promotions to come here besause no one else wanted it. Costco would do themselves a favor by shutting this store down firing there upper management and getting out of this deprived crap whole town as soon as possible.

89 Joel // 2009.04.11 at 4:02 pm

Does anyone know when Costco is going to open in New Orleans

90 Aaron // 2009.04.17 at 12:45 pm

In repsonse to /JOHNNY/

What a horrible message you left. It sounds like you are the racist biggot. Their’s nothing at all wrong with Pocatello Id. It’s a small city that lies in a primarily agriculture area in Idaho. Yes, it is not rolling in the dough, but your response is ridiculous. Their is nothing wrong with the Mormon religion as well. I’m not a Momon, but had lived in Idaho for awhile and knew many. They are some of the kindest people you will ever meet.

Now as far as new locations go, I can’t beleieve Gainesville Florida is not on the map. It would be an ideal location and draw people from many of the surrounding counties that do not have a Costco. Their is only 1 Costco location in North Florida I know of (Jacksonville) and it is just too far to travel their for many.

N

91 Cheryl // 2009.04.20 at 12:57 pm

I live in Northern Michigan (Petoskey). The closest Costco is 3 hours away. Would they even consider coming up here? The only thing closer is Sams club which does not carry much of what I would eat nor are their prices worth driving 75 min. for. If it is not in the workings, maybe you and a few others could put in a good word for us. Petoskey is really starting to boom, it would be nice to see one nearby. Thanks!

92 Rosalyn // 2009.04.22 at 2:36 am

Any talks about another Costco opening up in Austin., Texas or surrounding area? Any news?

93 tikikim // 2009.04.22 at 12:09 pm

There was a store that opened in Rockwall TX a couple weeks ago. Nothing else planned in TX at the list I just saw.
There are plenty opening in Australia, Mexico and Japan this year, but as far as the US, there is a new business center opening in Commerce CA on 7/23/09. Thats about it!

94 Cebo // 2009.04.22 at 12:49 pm

There is no Costco in Midland, TX either. Two Sam’s Clubs but NO Costco! I called and they said they would consider it in the future????

95 greg // 2009.04.24 at 6:14 am

I was in the new Costco in Dartmouth N.S. a couple days ago to confirm the Grand Opening Date where I was advised that it was the 13th of May, Not the 7th as reflected on this site. Staff are there simply to take new memberships at this time and were surprised when I told them about the opening date of the 7th of May as reflected on this site. Its getting close to opening time but perhaps not too late for the administrator to make a correction on the date.

96 Karen // 2009.04.26 at 9:28 am

Relocating from Chicago area to Cedar Rapids, IA and wondering if Costco has any plans to consider this area for a new location? Currently there is only one Costco in the state of Iowa, in DesMoines. Cedar Rapids and surrounding Iowa City (home to the University of Iowa) has a very strong and stable economy despite the current national economic conditions. Hopefully Costco is aware of that and can offer their superior brand to the residents of this area, and give them a choice over the current Sam’s Wholesale Club.

97 Kimberly // 2009.04.27 at 9:23 am

I updated the date for the Dartmouth, NS store. I had originally received the opening date from Costco HQ but I guess the schedule slipped by a week.

98 Kimberly // 2009.05.04 at 9:29 am

Chris just put this comment on my post about Costco being #24 on the Fortune 500, so I thought I would make sure it was posted here too.
***
Manhattan Store is coming!!! East Harlem where Home Depot is…. Taking over there lease… They will open with a Mega Target Store right next to it.

Link to info on Manhattan store: http://www.nypost.com/seven/04022009/news/regionalnews/manhattan/here_comes_costco_162510.htm.

99 Kimberly // 2009.05.06 at 9:28 am

Costco is having some issues finding large enough parcels of land to purchase for future warehouses in Australia, apparently. This article also points out though that the Melbourne store will be opening this July and a location is Sydney will be opened in 2010, at least that is the plan.

TheAge.com.au: Costco Shops for Big Parcels

100 LJ // 2009.05.08 at 5:13 pm

Has anyone heard any news about a Grand Junction Colorado store?

101 quadkids // 2009.05.10 at 8:57 am

From what I’ve heard…..Manchester/Chesterfield, MO is schedualed to open Nov 2009. The store in Strogsville, OH is also planned for a late 2009 opening.

102 Gail Arnold // 2009.05.13 at 11:10 am

Costco New Opening in Dartmouth, N.S.

I was in the new Dartmouth Crossing location this a.m. It was scheduled to open at 8:00 but it opened before. Clinical, lets hope it stays that way for sometime. All the dignitaries from all over Canada just happen to be there to greet and meet us customers at the front doors. I have a question, will you be supplying Propane tank and gas at this Costco, if so, what is the cost of a new tank and filled with gas (approximately).

Also, my daughter has accessibilty on my membership and continues to shop with it, however, now that you are close to our residence my husband would like to use my card to shop. Can more than one person remain and what is the costs for 3 people in the family sharing my number.

Thank you
Gail Arnold

103 Kimberly // 2009.05.13 at 11:25 am

Gail, I’m not affiliated with Costco in any way, so I’m not able to answer your question regarding the sale of propane tanks and gas at the new Dartmouth location.

With regards to the having more than 2 people on a membership account, that is against Costco’s membership policy. The primary member can have a one free household card that can be used by someone at the same address. However, if you have a Business membership you can add a second primary person to the account for $40. Of course, you might as well just get a second membership then.

For all the information regarding Costco membership, check out the Costco.com membership page.

104 edward // 2009.05.14 at 5:23 am

any new word on the tampa one its address is posted has construction started ?

105 Ryan // 2009.05.18 at 12:34 am

The Costco location at Paradise Valley mall in Phoenix, AZ (which was pushed back to September 2010), is now back on track to open later this summer. The location is expected to open for business on September 19th.

106 jasmine // 2009.05.21 at 11:59 pm

Any Florida locations coming soon??

107 jasmine // 2009.05.23 at 12:31 am

<>…Where did u hear that Costco was coming to Tampa?!? I haven’t heard anything and was told that Costco was not in the line up for Tampa…

108 Kimberly // 2009.05.26 at 10:26 am

The opening date for the new location in Australia has been pushed back to the middle of August, instead of the planned July opening date. Here’s an article with some information (but no specifics really about why the delay): Australian Food News: Costco’s Launch Delayed.

109 Kathryn Charles // 2009.05.27 at 12:32 pm

I heard they have the land for a Costco in Wasatch County, near Park City and Kamas Utah.

Do you know if they are intending to build and when they will break ground?

110 G3 // 2009.05.28 at 8:10 am

Will Costco ever open a store in Rochester MN? We’re one of the richest cities in the USA with an average income of $197,000 per household. How come they haven’t opened a store out here? If they did everyone who is a Member of Sam’s Club would jump ship almost immediately to their store.

111 wood // 2009.06.08 at 7:26 pm

Does anyone have any information about a costco possibly coming to Lincoln Nebraska? I heard they were strongly pursueing property there, and then they backed off because of the economic situation. If anyone has any info, that would be greatly appreciated.

112 daniel // 2009.06.09 at 9:40 pm

Is there any information on the Pensacola, FL location? I’ve found stuff that says sometime in 2009, but nothing more.

113 Lars // 2009.06.10 at 12:28 am

I live in Hsinchu, Taiwan and the banner outside the Costco says it will only be opening in July. So unfortunately today is not our lucky day!

114 Kimberly // 2009.06.10 at 9:52 am

Hey Lars, thanks for the notice that my date for the opening of Hsinchu, Taiwan store was incorrect. I’ve updated the dates for some of the other store openings too. There are now 4 openings in July.

115 Kimberly // 2009.06.10 at 9:55 am

I’ve been remiss and haven’t pestered the nice Costco Customer Service folks about all of the locations that everyone has asked about. So, today I’m going to send them a big list and see if I get any useful responses.

Meanwhile, here’s an article that talks briefly about Costco opening 23 new stores in 2010, including 2 to 3 business center type stores.

116 Mark Roth // 2009.06.13 at 9:13 am

Do you have the status of the Costco being built in Strongsville, OH and the latest planned opening?

117 Lars // 2009.06.14 at 11:28 pm

Costco in Hsinchu, Taiwan opening date was announced on TV. July 9th, 2009. Can’t wait!

118 DMF // 2009.06.16 at 2:22 am

Any word on if the Redmond, WA store is under construction yet, or when it is scheduled to open? I heard that they were supposed to start construction April 1st, but don’t know if it really did or not.

119 Kimberly // 2009.06.18 at 8:29 am

Sadly, I received the stock ‘no public information available’ when I asked the Costco Customer Support people about all of the locations that everyone has asked me about in recent weeks. So, I’m going to try to find out some answers in some other way. Maybe I’ll send them a physical letter or a fax to the Real Estate department. I’d at least like to be able to answer the people who can see the stores being built and just want to know the proposed month of the opening.

I’m trying, everyone! I’ll post any updates that I can dig up.

120 john anderson // 2009.06.19 at 12:14 pm

I read a article that a Costco will be opening up in Wichita, KS soon is there any truth to this?

Thanks for the website

121 Kimberly // 2009.06.19 at 12:31 pm

The only articles that I could find regarding a Costco opening around Wichita was from 2002. And obviously, that would have been built already.

122 Barb // 2009.06.20 at 9:44 pm

Would love to see and hope there will be a Costco in Knoxville, Seymour or Sevierville, TN. We have to drive 3 hours to go to a Costco. We do not like shopping at Sam’s Club. For two years I have been writing to Costco and they keep saying it is not on the list and not have been yet deciding to have one here. Hope there will be one here someday, they will be making alot of money for sure!

123 Musashi // 2009.06.20 at 11:49 pm

Does anyone know if a Costco will be opening around Abingdon, Virginia or Bristol TN/VA? I’ve kept hearing rumors but I can’t verify if they are true or not.

124 kelly // 2009.06.22 at 9:36 am

The new Costco in Strongsville, OH is scheduled to open in November 2009 according to the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission. My husband gets info on liquor permit requests… which they have applied for. CAN’T WAIT!

125 Kimberly // 2009.06.22 at 9:39 am

Kelly, thanks for the update about the Ohio Costco. I’ve added it to the list of upcoming openings!

126 Steve // 2009.06.22 at 12:57 pm

I’m looking forward to the Costco in Manchester, MO…….Back in October they were supposed to have broken ground some time in November. I guess there were some delays.

127 Steve // 2009.06.24 at 12:28 pm

Any update on the Manchester MO, location, the sign for the property has been up for almost a year, the Wally World is almost complete and just a big empty lot where I assume the Costco is supposed to go…

128 Kimberly // 2009.06.24 at 12:32 pm

I’m still trying to get some actual information regarding new store openings, but so far no luck. But I’m going to keep trying!

129 Erick // 2009.06.24 at 8:26 pm

i was wondering when do they start hiring people. For example, there suppose to open a costco in july here in Commerce CA however i applied long time ago and i havent been called. Does anyone know when they start calling or if they have been called already.

130 Joe // 2009.06.25 at 1:26 am

The new Business Center in Commerce Ca will open on Thursday, July 23rd 8:00 am. With an open house on Wed July 22nd from 6:00 to 8:00pm , this is just an open house, no transactions will be made. As far as hiring goes, over 8,ooo applications were reviewed. And for the most part, the hiring stage is complete. The building is mostly complete and they have already started receiving product. From the looks of it, they just need to pave the parking lot and finish up the gas station. I also know that they will be having special promotions they call “Hot Buys” for July 23rd and 24th that are exclusive to the business center. I can post those later if anyone is interested.

131 Erick // 2009.06.25 at 4:06 pm

What a bummer i know around 10 people and know one got a single call from them and the thing that gets me mad is that it was suppose to give city of commerce residents an advantage.

132 Whit // 2009.07.01 at 3:16 pm

I have asked several warehouse employees in st peters mo and in south county at louis mo about the opening of a costco in Manchester mo and they have told me November of this year. There are also signs with costco logo on them among the other stores being put in in this shopping center. But they have yet to break ground as far as I can tell. Any word on that?

133 Ken // 2009.07.04 at 11:09 am

I live near the Manchester, MO site and it is an empty lot with numerous delays. I have asked my alderman about it and he keeps saying “soon” for the groundbreaking. He did say that Costco had applied for a business license, which is a good sign.

Are they doing one in Chesterfield, too? someone mentioned that city in a comment above.

134 Todd Matney // 2009.07.05 at 1:30 pm

Since Costco is not in Lexington, KY I am going to have to move where there is one…that means I will also need a job. So Costco get ready to hire me when I get there!! Thanks!

135 Nathan Beach // 2009.07.06 at 6:42 pm

Any new rumors of a location coming to Lexington, Ky?

136 Kimberly // 2009.07.07 at 7:57 am

I’ve tried a few different ways of contacting the Costco real estate people to get some decent information regarding new locations, but they are pretty mum on the topic. I guess I’ll just have to start relying more on Google than Costco for this information. I can’t find anything online that indicates Costco is opening a store in Lexington, KY, even after looking through a bunch of city/county government items online.

137 Kimberly // 2009.07.07 at 8:06 am

With regards to the Manchester, MO Costco, there appears to be nothing online about why the store is so late in opening. I read through some Board of Alderman documents from the city where they discuss Costco but they were all acting like they would be breaking ground on the store in November 2008 and be open by the end of Summer 2009. They haven’t mentioned Costco in any of the meetings since February and that was just to repeat that Costco would be open by the end of the summer and it might cause traffic issues.

138 beshy // 2009.07.10 at 12:48 pm

so any news on oklahoma city, we have 5 sams clubs, doing very well, we have to drive to dallas for 3 hours to go to costco

139 Steve // 2009.07.14 at 3:11 pm

I was in one of the St Louis Costco stores this weekend and was talking to a local employee, he did tell me that the store in Manchester will be completed, for some reason it is just running late, he thought opening in September but…. well the location was just covered with seed and straw in the past few weeks so im thinking its not a September opening. He did tell me that one of his co workers was hired as a department manager, he said they are hiring so its just a matter of time it sounds like.

140 Tom J // 2009.07.16 at 6:35 pm

I just read everything posted since 3/31/08 and saw no mention of the new Costco location in Newburgh, NY. Last Fall, the Newburgh Marketplace development announced that they had signed Costco, Best Buy and a few other big boxes. Their website is sadly out of date so I’m wondering what the status is. Naturally, Costco won’t comment.

141 Steve too // 2009.07.19 at 3:05 pm

I have word from an excellent source, the Mayor of Manchester, MO, David Willson, that Costco is set to open in Manchester in about 120 days, weather permitting.

142 Ken // 2009.07.20 at 6:32 pm

I drove past the Manchester MO site today. Contruction trailer and equipment are in place and the dirt is being moved significantly. Finally under way. Nice new Walmart next door is close to opening.

143 Lora // 2009.07.26 at 7:38 am

What a great site! Thanks for all you do Kimberly!

Rumor is we’re getting a Costco near a brand new Walmart here in Irmo SC – given Ken’s comment, wonder if this is a new business plan for them? Sams Clubs are usually near Walmarts around here so maybe Costco”s trying to get the jump – I’ll take a Costco in the Columbia SC area anywhere they want to put it!

144 RIchard // 2009.07.26 at 2:43 pm

Still waiting to hear about Greenville/Winterville, Ayden NC. The rumors are still going around.

145 Chris Walker // 2009.07.26 at 10:06 pm

I hear they broke ground for a Costco in Queen Creek, AZ 85242. Is this ture? If it is any news on when the open date is?

146 Kimberly // 2009.07.28 at 6:09 am

Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to get any information about new locations out of Costco. I’m still hoping that I can find someone that can/will give me this information though.

147 Kimberly // 2009.07.28 at 6:12 am

Thanks, Lora!

It would be a good move to try to get in next to either a Walmart or a Sam’s Club for Costco, I think. They could get more converts that way, I’ll bet.

148 Kimberly // 2009.07.29 at 7:26 am

Here’s a very quick story about Australian Costco, and their plans to open in Sydney.

The chain is aiming to gain approval to build an Australian headquarters and first Sydney store at a site on Parramatta Road in Sydney.

To read the other couple of paragraphs: http://www.retail-digital.com/Costco-plans-New-South-Wales-entry_29984.aspx

149 Jennifer // 2009.08.02 at 9:11 am

we desperately need a Costco is South Alabama – Mobile. We are over run with Wal-Mart and Sam’s………………..

150 Kimberly // 2009.08.04 at 7:19 am

A new Costco is being built in Warrenton, Washington off of US Highway 101. This new location is set to open in November and will take the place of the existing Warrenton location. The new warehouse will be twice the size of the existing store and will have hearing and an optical centers, a full food court and carry the other 20% of items that normal Costco’s carry but the existing store was always too small to hold apparently.

To read the full story: http://www.chinookobserver.com/Main.asp?SectionID=1&ArticleID=29784.

151 Steve // 2009.08.05 at 3:47 pm

Well Manchester MO is under way, the steel is going up and there is a big hole in the ground for gas tanks I assume, should not be long now!

152 beshy // 2009.08.05 at 4:10 pm

so any news about costco in OKC yet, any response is much appreciated, thanks

153 npd // 2009.08.08 at 1:43 am

There are currently postings for transfers to the new openning of a warehouse in Charlotte NC.
I have also been trying to find out about the interest in the Wichita, Ks location. At this point, no one knows why it was never put in.

154 Mike // 2009.08.08 at 1:15 pm

Costco to open in Fredericton, New Brunswick Canada. Here is the site plan from Trinity Development who own and manage the Corbett Centre:

http://www.trinity-group.com/index.php?q=node/135

155 Coctco Kid // 2009.08.09 at 9:45 am

Anyone advise how long it takes to build a Costco once the land clearing begins? 6 months perhaps?

156 Kimberly // 2009.08.11 at 7:17 am

I haven’t been able to get any news or useful comments from Costco on their future store locations. They always tell me they don’t have public information available on just about any location I ask about. I can’t believe that they don’t have at least one location in Oklahoma City though. It seems like a perfect opportunity for them because it is a big enough city to support even more than one Costco. Maybe they are unable to find a good piece of property for a reasonable price?

157 john // 2009.08.12 at 5:47 pm

I heard costco is building a new store in Murfreesboro, TN? Is that true?

158 Amanda // 2009.08.13 at 11:31 am

So I have an update on some locations.
Paradise Valley, AZ 9/09
Redwood City, CA 10/09
W CO Springs, CO 10/09
Manhattan, NY 11/09 (first one to take food stamps)
Strongsville, OH 11/09
Hayward, CA 11/09
Manchester, MO 11/09
Warrenton, OR 12/09

Rockwell TX, August delays

Fortune Park 8/09
Castleton 9/09
S. Austin 9/09
Arlington 9/09
Overland Park 9/09
Van Nuys 10/09

159 Amanda // 2009.08.13 at 11:45 am

JOHN >>> It takes 3 months to build a Costco to opening day.

160 judith // 2009.08.16 at 2:05 pm

heard a rumor will there be a costco built in Bristol VA would love to have one Sams is no comparisons

161 Kimberly // 2009.08.26 at 8:39 am

Good news for those in Roseburg, Oregon that have been waiting and hoping for everyone to agree that a new Costco would be a good addition to the city. The city council unanimously approved an annexation and zone change that would allow the wholesale giant to build in town.

I’m excited for you guys, and I don’t even live in Roseburg. This situation has dragged on for quite some time, so hopefully this will get the ball rolling finally and soon you’ll be able to shop at your brand new Costco.

162 Kimberly // 2009.08.26 at 8:45 am

Other good news on the location front for folks in San Marcos area around San Diego. Costco has plans to build a bigger and better store, adjacent to the current location. Here are some of the details from a story covering the proposal:
“Costco is proposing a 148,300-square-foot store adjacent to the existing 135,000-square-foot store at 725 Center Drive near the Escondido border.
The existing store would remain open during construction.
Plans call for a tire center, a food court, a car wash and a members-only self-serve gas station, said Jerry Backoff, San Marcos’ planning director. Costco officials did not return telephone calls seeking comment.”

You can read all about it here: SignOnSanDiego.com – Costco Planning to Expand with New, Larger Warehouse.

163 Kimberly // 2009.08.26 at 9:23 am

The City Council for Burnsville in Minnesota (somewhere near Minneapolis, I’m guessing) has made some ordinance changes that will allow for a new Costco store to be built along County Road 42 between County Road 5 and Interstate 35E. Apparently, they will be making a new business distract around the Burnsville Center that will allow Costco to open a new warehouse in the area. Here are some details about what the new ordinances would entail:
“The new ordinance will create a business district in the area around Burnsville Center that will be exempt from certain restrictions. Thus, Costco will be able to sell beer and wine without doing so from a freestanding building. It also does not have to be concerned about restrictions on how close it is to any existing liquor stores.”

For the complete story, go here: StarTribune.com: Council Alters Off-Sale Liquor Ordinance to Welcome Costco to Burnsville

164 Kimberly // 2009.08.27 at 8:53 am

Here’s some additional information about the City Council approval regarding the Roseburg, Oregon Costco.
City Council approval regarding the Roseburg, Oregon Costco. Here’s a quote from the story that is possibly the best news for people in this area: “If all goes as planned, a Costco store could be up and running by next November, said Peter Kahn, Costco’s director of development for the local project.”

165 Charles // 2009.08.30 at 1:18 am

I heard a rumor about a possible location in Redmond, Oregon. Anyone else heard this?

166 Dedee // 2009.09.01 at 4:47 pm

PLEASE tell me there is a plan in the works to build a Costco in South Alabama Mobile, Daphne, Fairhope, or Spanish Fort area.

167 Gary L. // 2009.09.06 at 12:48 pm

I know for a fact that costco is opening a store near me in Pacoima, CA 91331on Paxton. Yet, I see no information about it. I am just wondering whe we can expcect it to be finishd.

168 wood // 2009.09.11 at 2:46 pm

Does anyone have any information regarding a new costco coming to the Knoxville, Tennessee area.

169 Kathy // 2009.09.11 at 8:57 pm

I Live near Green Bay Wisconsin just wondering if we could possibly be getting a Costco here anytime in the near future?

170 Rick // 2009.09.12 at 4:38 pm

To MJ,
Costco will be going in at Lipan blvd. and hwy 95 in Fort Mohave AZ. (ground has been cleared and pad roughed in around 5/09) Construction is probably waiting on the economy to pick up.
Date: 9/12/09

171 ellyn Rosas // 2009.09.15 at 10:06 am

What on earth prevents Costco from opening stores in such places as Louisiana, Mississippi, etc? I live in New Orleans and sorely miss the Oregon and California stores. Or—–where can I order from Costco?

172 Maryann Bottum // 2009.09.15 at 1:11 pm

When are we going to get a Costco in Chesapeake, VA. There’s a great location on Battlefield Blvd. right across the street from Sam’s. We sometimes shop at Sam’s but onlybecause it’s closer. We like Costco better and they take American Express. The store in Norfolk is overwelmed. Please, please consider this location.

173 Ashley // 2009.09.15 at 10:13 pm

Ellyn, you can order from costco.com, although they do not carry the exact same merchandise as the store. (But often shipping is included in price)

And I think that the new store in Warrenton is Oregon, not Washington. Anybody know of any other new stores opening in the Pacific Northwest?

174 Anon. // 2009.09.16 at 3:13 am

Don’t count on them putting one anywhere near a Sam’s. Costco’s strategy is generally to build as far away from Sam’s as possible, while still being in a good (often growing) area for business.

175 John // 2009.09.16 at 3:33 am

Anon,
I doubt Costco would have any hesitation in opening up near a Sam’s , in fact they would probably relish the opportunity to take their members as they have opened up in Sam’s markets previously and done quite well. However, if they did open up accross from Sam’s, I would think Sam’s would immediately be looking for a new location to re-locate to far from the new Costco.

176 Mark // 2009.09.20 at 9:45 pm

Heard a rumor of possible store in Flemington, NJ. Has anyone heard if this true?

177 Anon. // 2009.09.22 at 12:00 am

John, I’m not disputing the fact that Costco CAN go head to head with Sam’s, I’m saying that as part of their business strategy, in most markets, they just aren’t building near existing Sam’s very often at all.

178 Matt // 2009.09.29 at 8:46 pm

Anon,
I don’t now where you get your info about Costco building as far away for Sam’s as it can. All of the current Minnesota buildings are in the same city or in the next burb from a Sams Club. As JOHN said Costco relishes the chance to go head to head with some of Sam’s best stores. The Minnesota market is new in comparision to other markets that have Costco’s, but this market must NOT be part of Costco’s strategy. I am guessing if they do build in Burnsville, MN that would make it six buildings in the same city or a burb away (off the same major highway) as Sam’s Club.

179 Kimberly // 2009.09.30 at 5:28 am

I’ve been meaning to post a comment about the Sam’s Club and Costco proximity statement too. The Costco that I shop at in Austin has a Sam’s Club less than 1/2 a mile from it; it would be about a 2 minute drive probably. And one of the Costco’s that my mom shops at in Kansas City is the same way with a Sam’s just down the street from it. I think that Costco feels confident that they can easily stand a head-to-head competition with Sam’s Club.

180 Kimberly // 2009.09.30 at 6:49 am

Well, it is finally completely official, Costco can open a new store in north Roseburg, Oregon! After putting the store on hold for more than a year, the Roseburg City Council approved on second reading an ordinance approving Costco’s request to annex about 20 acres into the city and to rezone the property.

The News-Review: Costco OK’d for Roseburg

181 Michael // 2009.10.01 at 1:35 pm

i have been hearing rumors about a store in East Nashville, is this true?

182 Kristi // 2009.10.01 at 2:36 pm

Any plans on a Costco closer to North Dakota?

183 anne r // 2009.10.02 at 3:12 pm

do you think there is any possibiliy that any new costco,s will be going to the michigan area??? namely, traverse city, petosky, sault st. marie, gaylord, manistee. the closest one to the entire upper area of michigan and the upper peninsula is the one in grand rapids. even though the economy is bad it is still a huge vacation home-ownership area with the retirement population GROWING!! as in the prescott az area, the town is primarily made up of retired persons. the twon grew, but how did they know that ten years ago. at that time it was still a dirt street area. upper michigan area could use the boost to their economy as well as many other towns across america.. please respond amr

184 michael // 2009.10.02 at 6:00 pm

It is going to be about 2 to 3 years for another Michigan Warehouse.

185 Rebecca // 2009.10.04 at 10:23 pm

Costco in Columbia, SC?

186 William (Bill) Burrows // 2009.10.10 at 10:05 am

My Comment: I am enquiring about a COSC top come here to Greenville, NC?

187 Jason // 2009.10.10 at 9:59 pm

How about Columbus, GA? Come soon, Costco, and save us from this Sam’s Club purgatory!

188 Laura // 2009.10.13 at 1:09 pm

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189 Cinde // 2009.10.16 at 1:56 pm

Moved from Atlanta and loved Costco!! Any chance of one coming to Savannah? It would be a big hit here!!

190 Ray // 2009.10.23 at 9:26 pm

Has there been any talk of a new location for Sydney, Nova Scotia? We have a lot of development happening in a business park and the construction workers seem to think Costco is coming to the area…. any truth? We drive 4 hours to visit Costco in Halifax! It would be nice to have one in our own back yard!

191 Elizabeth // 2009.10.28 at 3:27 pm

I keep hearing a rumor that Costco plans on building a warehouse at the intersection of Northpark Drive and Sorters Road in the Kingwood/Humble area of greater Houston in Texas. Is there any truth to this?

192 Orvin Drangstveit // 2009.10.30 at 1:51 pm

We of Albert lea ,Mn would like to have Costco think about locating here we have hwy 35 and 90 intersecting making it an ideal location

193 Mona // 2009.10.31 at 2:02 pm

I keep hearing about a new Costco in the Bolingbrook/ Woodridge, Illinois location. Is there truth to this and when is the proposed opening date?

Thanks.

194 Dennis G // 2009.11.08 at 12:38 pm

One new costco will be in Warrenton, OREGON not washington

195 Jase // 2009.11.09 at 5:25 pm

In west San Antonio, there is a new development that is proposed showing a Costco at 1604 & Potranco. Can anyone confirm? Area is sorely in need of one!! Muchas Gracias!

http://www.theretailconnection.net/uploaded/property/20090414133746163.pdf

196 SFBob // 2009.11.09 at 8:40 pm

Anyone know of any plans for store in Santa Fe, NM? Sure would improve the quality of life in Northern New Mexico…

Thanks,
Bob

197 Robin // 2009.11.09 at 10:34 pm

I wish there was a way to find out what unique products various stores have.

This week I’m visiting family in the NY/NJ area and am getting to check out their local Costcos. Tonight I got a quick visit to the Edison, NJ Costco which carries a selection of kosher cold cuts and prepared foods I haven’t seen in the stores I’ve shopped in California or Florida. I would love to find kosher corned beef at $9.99 for 1.25 pounds near me. Or an expanded assortment of Hannah or Sabra lines.

I wish I could find out ‘if’ a store outside my usually shopping area had things like this that I can’t get at home!

198 Julie // 2009.11.11 at 9:17 am

Any validity to the rumor that Costco is coming to Springfield, MO at the new 60-65 interchange?

199 George // 2009.11.11 at 8:54 pm

Is there any word if Costco will be coming to the Allentown / Bethlehem are of eastern PA. The nearest stores are about an hour from here. I have been told that they are planning to build in Flemington, NJ by the folks in the store I shop in – which would help.

200 Jason // 2009.11.14 at 11:42 pm

Can anyone confirm if Costco will build another location in Iowa (in-between Iowa City and Cedar Rapids)? The Costco in Des Moines is a great place to go. I overheard last spring that there would be one but there’s no mention of it in print. TYIA!

201 Keb // 2009.11.17 at 12:15 am

It is so nice having COSTCOs in my town. They finally came to Colorado Springs, CO and now have 2 stores up and running in the last 18 months. No more driving to Denver to get my fix. (I couldn’t understand why COSTCO could put 8 in Denver and one in Gypsum, CO and not have one in Colorado’s second largest city… But it is OK now… Life is good)

If you ever get the chance to go to a store opening, I highly recommend it. New stores tend to open for business on Thursdays (and generally at 8am rather than the standard 10am), but the real party is the evening before. Leave your wallet at home (no sales are conducted on this day) and don’t eat beforehand – there is plenty to feast on at the event. If you have a keen eye, you can usually spot the CEO walking around the floor – I don’t think he has missed an opening of the 550+ stores yet.

Go COSTCO – (& thanks for not caving in to Coca-Cola predatory pricing). Any word on how the Australia store is doing?

202 Keith // 2009.11.19 at 1:39 am

Any word on if Costco is considering a location around Chattanooga, Tennessee? We have one Sam’s Club and it’s in the pits of a location. Costco could open in the North Georgia suburbs or Ooltewah, Tennessee – great growing locations! Our closest Costco locations are in Atlanta (about a two hour drive).

203 Dave // 2009.11.23 at 6:52 pm

Anyone have an update on a new store to be built in Marlboro NJ on Rt 9 ? It has been on/off /on for a few years. Would love to know if and when.

204 Brent // 2009.11.24 at 11:31 am

Still rumours about Grand Junction, Colorado floating around. Anything solid?

205 Tim // 2009.12.20 at 3:52 pm

Any word on a Knoxville,TN loacation we have been hearing rumors for years???

206 Matt // 2009.12.21 at 4:09 pm

Any word on whether Fort Wayne, IN is in the plans? Closest club is indy (110 miles away). Have one in Merrilville which is suburb of chicago and is quite a small suburb of that. Fort Wayne has 1 sams club only for a metro area of 500,000 or so.

207 mickey // 2009.12.22 at 4:17 pm

costco in marlboro new jersey is 100% approved according to its planning board.anyone else have other info?

208 Jim // 2009.12.25 at 9:10 am

Any truth to the rumor that Costco will open soon in Tiffany Springs area of North Kansas City?

209 gayle // 2009.12.28 at 10:04 pm

I heard that Costco had dropped out of its plans for a Redmond, WA facility based on the City of Redmond requiring a $5 million fee. I can’t find any information regarding this. Anyone know anything?

210 Leah // 2009.12.29 at 4:10 pm

Please Please Please bring a Costco to Tulsa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

211 Karen Johnston // 2009.12.30 at 3:42 pm

I love Costco!!!!! For the 6 years I have lived in Newnan, Ga., I have been waiting for a Costco to build here or Peachtree City or some where closer than the 30 miles I would have to drive to one. Now we are getting a Sam’s Club. To me, their is no comparison between the two….I want my Costco. I know times are hard everywhere. I have been unemployed for 2 1/2 yrs. so I know how the economy is but with all the people, shopping and the new cancer center that’s coming to this area, why not Costco. If Sam’s will build here, why not Costco!

212 roger freeman // 2009.12.31 at 8:05 pm

How nice it would be to build a cosco here in Madison Ohio The closest we have is in Mayfield and the new one in Strongsfield Soon to open ,,,, Walmart has a new super center here but I will NOT shop at walmart….. Our k mart closed because of walmart There is several acres across the street ( GREEN ROAD) from walmart Id sure love to see Cosco come here …… I was a member in Mayfield but unfortunatly its too far for me to drive ……….Thank you …………. Roger Freeman 2393 Mc McMackin Road Madison Ohio 44057

213 alonzo valle // 2010.01.02 at 11:28 pm

is it true they are building a costco at lake county california

214 Kerry Lamming // 2010.01.03 at 1:55 am

I had heard that Costco was going to be building a new store in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and that they were in the midst of acquiring property for their new store. Do you have any information about this? There is a significant amount of development taking place in Sault Ste. Marie and with a population of more than 120,000 within km, it would seem that the area be considered for a Costco.

215 Breanna // 2010.01.03 at 2:05 am

Does anyone know how I can apply for a job at a location that hasn’t opened yet?
I was interested in the Pacoima, CA location which will open in March.

Any help is much appreciated!

216 Adam // 2010.01.06 at 3:11 pm

Apply for jobs at costco.com (customer service). 91331 is the zip for pacoima.

217 Paul // 2010.01.06 at 5:03 pm

Costco coming to Queens, NY in February.
See: Costco—gasp—welcomed in Rego Park

218 Candace // 2010.01.09 at 8:05 pm

Will there ever be a Costco in Oklahoma?? We would love one in Tulsa!! Please????

219 Kimberly // 2010.01.11 at 11:35 am

I haven’t seen anything in the news about a new Costco location in Oklahoma, or even something about them looking at land there. Sorry, OK folks.

220 mia // 2010.01.14 at 2:45 am

I recently heard that costco will be opening a location in downingtown pa this year, does anyone know anything about this?

221 Keith // 2010.01.17 at 7:57 pm

Costco will be opening a new store in Fort Oglethorpe, GA (Chattanooga, TN area) off I-75 on Cloud Springs Road. This is the first exit in Georgia going south from Chattanooga (the location was picked for sales tax and wine law reasons) and is only 1.5 miles south of the Tennessee-Georgia state line. The word leaked out at a meeting of the Catoosa County Water Board last Wednesday. Everything is apparently finalized, they are just signing off on some things with a potential official announcement in the upcoming week. Here is the article from the local newspaper: http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2010/jan/17/wine-laws-may-have-lured-costco/

222 Marv // 2010.01.19 at 2:52 pm

Re Oklahoma

Costco will be very cautious before entering the Oklahoma market. Oklahoma is basically ground zero for Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart. They have a huge market share in Oklahoma and will be very protective of their position in the state. They have saturated Oklahoma with stores. Costco will need to find a fantastic opportunity before they decide to build a store. I suspect that Costco sees better and safer opportunities in other areas of the country at the present time.

223 Scott // 2010.01.19 at 5:45 pm

Is Costco planning to build a store in or near Fort Collins, CO?

224 Jim McCurry // 2010.01.20 at 9:02 am

I understand from some local news media that there is going to be a costco comming to Fort Oglethorpe Georgia that is off of I-75 jut a few milese south of tn line where taxes are much cheeper as well as the sale taxex are cheeper this is suposible sliped out by one of the news media an the report of high wine sales gave it away ?????????? We all in the area think it is a good thing welcome
Costco

225 derek // 2010.01.28 at 3:18 am

I currently work for Costco In omaha Nebraska< to those wondering< the answer is yes, there is going to be a Costco In lincoln. They just ran into a few zoning problems

226 wood // 2010.01.29 at 4:41 pm

Derek, I work for a costco in Southern California and my wife and I are considering relocating to the Lincoln area. Do you happen to know when their planning on opening, sometime this year perhaps? If you have any other info that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

227 Mike // 2010.01.31 at 6:31 pm

There definitely needs to be a costco built somewhere between Destin, Fl and Mobile, Al. must be 3,000,000 + people in this area and land is cheap right now.

228 Kaye // 2010.02.01 at 10:39 pm

Does anyone know the closest costco to Jackson MS area?? Actually Brookhaven. I live in Oregon and we are thinking of relocating and we are HUGE Costco shoppers. Actually drive a hour each way now to shop. Just wondering “Where is the closest Costco in any direction from that point?”

229 Kimberly // 2010.02.02 at 9:11 am

You can go to the Costco.com website and search for locations pretty easily. You can search with a specific address or just a city and state or zip code. If you go to the Costco Locations page, I think you’ll be able to quickly find the information you’re looking for. I did a quick search though, and it looks like it’s going to be a long, long drive to Costco from Jackson or Brookhaven, like 200 miles at least. There apparently are no locations actually in MS, so you have to drive to TN.

230 Dan // 2010.02.03 at 7:37 pm

Please, Costco, build a store in Columbia, SC. My wife and I are tired of hauling all our friend’s purchases back and dividing up the receipts. We know a whole lot of folks who would be running to your store to shop. We shop in Charlotte, NC, Charleston and Greenville, SC when we go through the area. Otherwise, we have to settle for Sam’s. Any location in Columbia would suit us.

231 Gail // 2010.02.08 at 9:47 pm

Please look at Mooresville, NC. Moved here one year ago. I miss it terribly. We have a BJ’s but it doesn’t compare!

232 Debbie Strozier // 2010.02.13 at 10:27 pm

My DH is a 20-year employee for Costco in Maryland we desparately want to relocate to NC..have been hearing a Costco is in the works for the Apex, NC area for awhile now…someone in his store said it was in the works, but I can’t find anything to back that up…can anyone help me??

233 Donna // 2010.02.15 at 8:15 pm

I have heard that a Costco is coming to Columbus, Georgia. If so, when/where? Closest stores are in Montgomery and Atlanta, both 1-1/2 drive. Columbus is the last to get anything but the area is certainly large enough to support a Costco.

234 John // 2010.02.16 at 12:06 am

The Calgary, Alberta area ( Canada ) is slated to get 2 new Costco locations late this year if all goes well. 1 north of and 1 a little south of Calgary. This is desperately needed as the 3 currently in Calgary are too busy as it is. One of these Calgary locations is in the top 5 busiest Costco locations in the world according to the staff there.

235 John M // 2010.02.17 at 10:16 am

I just found out that the Flemingtion Costco deal fell through. So, it looks like it won’t open in Flemington. I am so sad, since I was waiting for it to open there with great hope…

236 LB // 2010.02.18 at 3:59 pm

Help us out here in the midwest!!!! We have been Costco members since 1994, recently relocated from West Coast to NE Iowa. A Costco in Rochester MN would be amazing! The closest is Madison, WI that’s 2.5 hrs, Minneapolis which is 3hrs or Des Moines, IA which is 4hrs… there are many people in and around southern MN, and northern IA that NEED a Costco!!!!

237 Jenn // 2010.02.19 at 12:27 pm

Does anyone know if a Flagstaff location is in the works?

238 Shawn // 2010.02.25 at 1:35 pm

Has anyone heard anything new on the Pensacola, Florida location? Costco looked there about 2 years ago but I haven’t heard anything new since then.

239 Kimberly // 2010.02.26 at 8:09 am

Costco is coming to Bolingbrook, IL toward the end of the year around November. This deal has been in development for several years, but it will finally get rolling this summer in July. It will be located at the northeast corner of Boughton Road and Interstate 355 in the Boughton Woodward Commercial Center. A portion of the property lies in Woodridge, which is one of the reasons why planning for the development took years to complete.

The Bolingbrook Sun: Costco Coming to Bolingbrook

240 Kim // 2010.03.02 at 12:26 pm

Is costco coming to sarasota, fl???

241 Kimberly // 2010.03.10 at 10:17 am

Costco might be on its way to Park City, Utah, according to this news story.

http://www.parkrecord.com/ci_14479065

242 Kimberly // 2010.03.10 at 10:20 am

And it seems Costco is also looking at property in the Knoxville area. According to one realtor he’s been in discussions with them about a piece of property near the Lovell Road-Kingston Pike intersection, behind Walgreens. But even if they don’t buy this piece of land, at least they are looking for an opportunity to move to the area.

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/mar/01/costco-looked-west-knoxville-site/

They’ve also been looking at a spot in a Turley-linked site across Campbell Station Road from Farragut Primary School.

http://blogs.knoxnews.com/flory/2010/03/costco_eyed_lovell_road_site.html

243 Kimberly // 2010.03.10 at 10:27 am

Drama surrounds a plan for Costco to build a warehouse in Lodi. A pair of homeowners are appealing the planning commissions approval of a plan to build a Costco location because it will be just north of their 1 acre property. The couple have been in negotiations with Reynolds Ranch developer Dale Gillespie for years to purchase their home, but the two sides have not reached a deal. So, I guess since they can’t get the developer to pay them enough for their house, they’re trying a different tactic and could end up bringing a lawsuit. And that will certainly wreck Costco’s plans to open this new location by summer.

http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100302/A_NEWS/3020319/-1/a_news05

244 Kimberly // 2010.03.10 at 10:33 am

Costco wants to build a 149,000-square-foot store at the corner of Street and Jacksonville roads in Warminster (near Philadelphia). But it looks like some on the planning commission aren’t thrilled with the plans because they think it is too big for the 15 acre site and that they don’t need another place selling gas.

http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/28/2010/march/04/costco-unveils-plans-for-store-1.html

245 Kimberly // 2010.03.10 at 10:38 am

A new Costco location in Burnsville (by Minneapolis-St. Paul) looks pretty assured at this point. The Burnsville Planning Commission voted 6-0 on Monday to recommend to the City Council the approval of Costco’s application to build its first warehouse south of the river. Costco has a purchase agreement with Mike Grossman, owner of Grossman Chevrolet and Cadillac, for the 15.4-acre property at 141st Street and Burnhaven Drive, near Burnsville Center. If everything progresses as hoped, Costco will begin construction in July, with hopes to have the new store open by November.

http://www.startribune.com/local/south/87183602.html?elr=KArks:DCiUHc3E7_V_nDaycUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aUU

246 Barb // 2010.03.28 at 12:31 am

Hi, I just notice that GA is getting another Costco in August of 2010. They have 5 Costco and they are getting another one which makes number 6. TN has 2 in Nashville in West TN. There is nothing in East TN which we really need one in the Knoxville/Sevierville/Alcoa Area. This area is growing and there has been a petition sign up to get one here and it seems like Coscto business people are ignoring it. We need one here badly. My husband and I travel 3 hours one way to go and we got the news there was another one be built and guess where, in GA, Come on! We need one in East TN!

247 Kimberly // 2010.03.28 at 2:58 am

Barb, apparently Costco has been looking at property around Knoxville (see my comment above #242) but until then the closest new location will be the one that is being built in Fort Oglethorpe, GA (still 2 hours from Knoxville).

248 Barb // 2010.03.28 at 2:56 pm

Kimberly, thank you for the info, it is just frustrating driving the distance. I am hoping that they will put one here. The gas prices keeps going up and up then all of a sudden it drops then it goes back up again. It is hard on us. I was venting and apologize but still we do need one here badly in the East TN. Even though is 2 hours away from Knoxville but have drive back 2 hours so it is total of 4 hours and during the summer it is little hard. So to the Costco Business people out there, Please Please, find a piece of decent land out here and build one in Knoxville, Alcoa, or Sevierville! You will not be sorry, lots and lots of people will leave Sam’s Club to come to you! Have a great day!

249 Kimberly // 2010.03.29 at 7:19 am

Hey Barb, vent away! I totally understand your feeling. Two hours each way is a long, long drive. Hopefully, Costco will find a nice chunk of land to build on in Knoxville and then you can have a ‘normal’ drive.

250 Matt // 2010.03.30 at 5:24 pm

Your missing the possible opening in Pewaukee, WI in November and pretty sure the Burnsville,MN location will be December with Chicago having two openings and Milwaukee one in November.

251 jeff // 2010.03.30 at 7:26 pm

anyword on a asheville nc location. we are costco starved in western nc and eastern tenn.

252 Kimberly // 2010.03.31 at 1:40 am

Matt, thanks for mentioning that. I’ve been trying to keep my list up to date with all of the stories in the news, but sometimes it is hard to keep them all straight.

253 Kimberly // 2010.03.31 at 1:41 am

I haven’t seen anything about a new location anywhere near you in Asheville, NC. Sorry.

254 wood // 2010.03.31 at 5:49 pm

Kimberly, Have you happened to have heard anything in regards to Costco opening in Lincoln Nebraska? I’ve talked to employees at the Omaha store, they confirmed that Costco is intending on building there, they weren’t sure as to when.

255 chris // 2010.03.31 at 8:11 pm

Does anyone know of a posible costco site in Ft Mohave, Az area somewhere off the I-40 between Bullheat City/ Kinman?

256 chris // 2010.03.31 at 8:13 pm

bullhead city sorry

257 Kimberly // 2010.04.01 at 5:09 am

Chris, this sounds vaguely familiar, but I might be getting it confused with a different site in AZ. I’ll see if I can find anything; I’ll post it if I do.

258 Kimberly // 2010.04.01 at 5:12 am

Wood, I haven’t heard a peep about a new location in Lincoln, Nebraska. If I do though, I’ll definitely post it here.

259 Ivan // 2010.04.01 at 3:57 pm

Costco would do quite well in the New Orleans area! Someone in the Costco hierarchy needs to look at the demographics of the area! Currently land values are at their best.

260 art lawto // 2010.04.01 at 6:18 pm

Is there going to be a Costco near Wichita as I have been told they are looking?

Thanks for the web site

261 toni // 2010.04.05 at 1:47 pm

Lodi,Ca is a go

262 Kristi // 2010.04.10 at 10:33 pm

Has anybody heard any news about a Costco in North Dakota or near there?

263 Melissa // 2010.04.12 at 1:09 am

Will there be a Costco in Wyoming?? There isn’t one in the entire state surprisingly!!

264 Zoey // 2010.04.22 at 7:47 am

Keep hearing rumors that Costco will be opening in Sydney, Nova Scotia this year. Anyone know if this is true – hoping it is!!

265 John // 2010.04.23 at 12:14 am

Zoey, Costco will be opening in about a years time in Sydney Australia ( Auburn ), perhaps this is the rumour you are hearing? Sydney NS may be a little too small for Costco, particularly since the population in the Cape Breton Regional District has been steadily declining over the past 20 years.

On the other hand, Costco’s 2 new locations in the Calgary, Alberta area are soon to be, if not already, under construction with a fall 2010 opening for both. These will be located in Balzac and Okotoks. Costco has also submitted plans to Courtenay, BC city council to open a warehouse there. Land is already zoned, all that is needed is for the city council to approve the plans. http://www2.canada.com/comoxvalleyecho/news/story.html?id=bf21dcf3-7abb-4d0c-91a5-91e865877b88.

266 Lavida // 2010.04.24 at 11:46 am

There is a new Costco going up and planned to open in August 2010, in the town of Roseberg, Oregon.

267 James Rovitto // 2010.04.26 at 8:28 am

I’ve heard rumors of a Costco for North Richland Hills Texas,any truth to that??

268 George // 2010.05.03 at 6:38 am

I have given up on Costco. I have lived here in the Lehigh Valley of PA for five years and the nearest one is still one hour away. We moved here from NY five years ago and they wanted to renew my membership and charge me the NY sales tax rate. They know my mailing address is in PA but still wanted to charge me a NY sales tax at nearly 9%. Last I heard they are based in Washington State. We have a Sams Club here, BJ’s, a new Target Supercenter, and BestBuy just opened up in two closed Circuit City stores. We have many other major chains here to but no Costco. I guess they will continue to build two story stores in New York City. I let my membership lapse at the beginning of the year. Loyalty only goes so far.

269 Tim // 2010.05.03 at 3:01 pm

Hi!! just wondering if Costco will be opening more stores in Puerto Rico?!? we need more Costco stores here!!!

270 sue // 2010.05.03 at 3:18 pm

Costco Roadshow
Kimberly you wrote about the Sabatino’s Road Show in Texas during football season…
We are now in the Costco Orange County Locations with 5 new items!!!!

271 John // 2010.05.04 at 4:06 am

Kimberly, Couple of dates to add to your locations opening soon list. I was just in my local Calgary,AB store today and one of the manager’s there told me the dates have been confirmed for the 2 new stores in the area. Balzac scheduled for Aug 25,2010 and Okotok’s the next day. This area badly needs these as the 3 in Calgary are so busy.

272 Sandy // 2010.05.04 at 7:43 pm

Just wondering if costco is comming to Sydney Nova Scotia.? We live 4 hours from the nearest one and we need one bad!! Heard a few rumors of one comming but is wondering if it is true?

273 John H // 2010.05.04 at 8:20 pm

similar to another recent posting I am wondering if anyone has any knowledge of any plans to open a Costco in Wichita. Almost 3 hrs to Kansas City and over 5 hrs to Dallas!! Hard to believe there is nothing between the 4 in Kansas City and the 5 stores 8 hrs away in Dallas.

Come on Costco, there is a Costco on every corner in Los Angeles and every second corner in the rest of the state – Southern Kansas / Northern Oklahoma needs a Costco – Wichita is the place!!

274 Kimberly // 2010.05.05 at 2:39 am

John, thanks for the update! I’ve updated my list with the new info.

275 Brian // 2010.05.06 at 11:11 am

I was in the Hayward CA Costco the week it opened in November 2009 to solidify a business deal I had with that club. Madness is the perfect word to describe the mayhem. The city of Hayward must have made tens of thousands of dollars off the parking fines that I heard were written because people were parking everywhere, in fire lanes, EVERYWHERE. While talking with the receiving manager and department staff that I deal with, there was a van shuttle bringing the warehouse staff in for work. They had to park 2 blocks away in another parking lot because there were zero parking spaces available once the building opened so they were not allowing staff to park on the properly. The only reason I had a spot was because I was there at 7am in the morning. This is also the biggest building in the region and the 3rd largest in the state at 154,000 square feet. Touring a brand new building before it opens is pretty cool. Everything is clean, polished and shiny. Even thought the general public know by being in them, I don’t know if people really realize the incredible volume of sales that some of the buildings do, especially in highly populated areas such as the Bay Area of San Francisco. Starting at half a million a day and continue up to sometimes a million a day in sales. Every day, day after day. And this even when some of them are only maybe 3-10 miles apart from each other. It’s incredible.

276 NPD // 2010.05.06 at 10:21 pm

Interesting about the Hayward, CA. warehouse. I know it is indeed madness at a new openning. I have opened a couple of warehoues now and it always amazes me that grown people can behave in such a fashion. Here in Washington, when it rains(ha!…always in other words) people pull up INTO the breezway to pack up their stuff. Forget that it is a fire zone and marked no parking. Yep there are no people like Costco people.
Still looking for info regarding Witchita as John H. The business journal stated in 2005 it would be complete that year. Does anyone know anything?

277 Brian // 2010.05.08 at 12:58 am

Washington, California, anywhere, people will just pull up to the front door, park their vehicles, block the fire lane and foot traffic so that they don’t have to walk 100′. I guess that is why most Americans are on the heavy side. HA! Rudeness like that is not peculiar to Costco customers alone though. Go to your local Walmart and try and walk in a straight line in or out of the store. There is usually some sort of vehicle stopped in your way.
As for Lodi CA, I am somewhat surprised at that move. Stockton is not that far away. The population in Lodi is not that high either, but a club there would draw a lot of traffic from Elk Grove which has a fair population. That would take some business from the South Sac club which is always very busy. I guess we will see if it happens. If it does, I will be knocking on its’ door to do business with them.

278 jeff // 2010.05.11 at 3:33 pm

I’m a Costco employee and would love to move to the Asheville, NC area. Any plans on a new store there? Appreciate any info : )

279 DebbieS // 2010.05.12 at 9:59 am

Any more details on a specific opening date for Costco in Fort Oglethorpe? I see late August in news articles down that way and on here but am still getting September from a Costco rep.

280 shirley // 2010.05.12 at 10:07 pm

how about an opening date for the ann arbor, mi location i’ve heard was on the books?

281 Shawn // 2010.05.13 at 9:12 am

Shirley, there is no opening date for Ann Arbor yet. Costco still has to get the zoning changed and approval from the city commission.

282 Mark // 2010.05.13 at 12:57 pm

I heard there will be a Costco built in Sydney, Nova Scota, Canada. Is this true?

283 Linda // 2010.05.13 at 1:35 pm

Heard a rumor that they were looking at Pueblo West in Southern Colorado – we just got 2 new ones in Colorado Springs and they are ALWAYS busy

284 Mary // 2010.05.13 at 6:24 pm

When is Sydney, Nova Scotia getting a Costco? We really need to get one soon because the closest one to Sydney is 5 hours away!

285 Shawn // 2010.05.14 at 9:38 am

To Mark and Mary, they are building a Costco in Sydney Australia, not Nova Scotia.

286 MK // 2010.05.15 at 11:57 pm

Any news on Long View WA?

287 Jane Wms. // 2010.05.16 at 8:29 am

Hi,
We’re moving to the Lehigh Valley in PA this summer from Memphis. I can’t believe there is no Costco there right now. It is a thriving area with lots of consumers within driving distance — are there any future plans to build a Costco in the Lehigh Valley?

288 Tom // 2010.05.19 at 1:52 pm

I live in Montgomery County, Texas. It is one of the fastest growing counties in Texas. Presently we have to travel to Tomball, Tx for our nearest Costco. Are there any plans for a store in Montgomery County.

289 Mike // 2010.05.20 at 12:29 pm

I live in Polk County Florida. The nearest Costco is 45 miles away in Kissimmee, FL. There are 2 Sam’s
Clubs in Polk County. When will Costco be in my area? We’re dying here waiting for Costco.

290 jorel coffy // 2010.05.20 at 11:31 pm

Why there is no costco in CNY or West NY (Bufallo, Rochester, or Syracuse. I think there is a big need over here.

291 Mary // 2010.05.23 at 8:57 pm

We need a Costco for Sydney NS! Sydney is one of the fastest growing cities in Nova Scotia! It’s pretty sad how people from Sydney have to travel 6 hours to get to a Costco!

292 Brian // 2010.05.23 at 10:14 pm

You may one day get one in Sydney some day, however the primary problem is the general populationcount of Nova Scotia. So currently Costco thinks that only Halifax and Dartmouth can sustain clubs. There is so much more than the cost of just putting up a building. There is cost of logistics along with a deep enough population base. Unfortunately the over all population in Eastern Canada is very thin. And even compare all of Canada to California. I moved from British Columbia(Canadian Boy Here) to Sacramento CA in 2005 to begin a business that is highly related to serving Costco’s needs. 1. There are more Californian’s than Canadians. 2. And the highly concentrated population here in CA is Costco’s primary market as it were, which shows in there being 117 clubs in California alone and 78 in the entire country of Canada. At least you don’t live on PEI. (o:

293 Jason Fernandez // 2010.05.24 at 2:56 pm

Have you heard anything about any costco’s opening up soon in southern cali besides Huntington Beach in like a year and a half?

294 Kamy // 2010.05.28 at 9:37 pm

Kimberly, Any news about a Costco coming to the Orlando area, particularly in Clermont?? Heard a year or so it was, but nothing since. Thanks!

295 Snake // 2010.05.28 at 9:56 pm

That area in Clermont,FL just got a BJs so I don’t know if there’s room for a Costco.

296 Kamy // 2010.05.30 at 7:37 pm

Hey Snake…yeah, we got a BJ’s here, which is nice, but there is ALWAYS room for a Costco here in Clermont. Hope it comes soon!
Kamy

297 upthecreek // 2010.05.31 at 10:26 am

WELCOME TO cOSTCO.. made in china.. LOOKS A LOT LIKE WALMART.

MADE IN CHINA IS THE PROBLEM WITH OUR COUNTRY

298 Brian // 2010.05.31 at 10:12 pm

Made in China is a huge problems across the board, not just for Costco. My business entails shipping liquidated product I purchase from Costco here in the US to our Canadian stores in British Columbia. The customs manifests have to have information such as what it is made of, what it is and such. And the vast majority of imported product comes from China. China is the major country, but also Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, even Cambodia. Pretty much all eastern pacific rim countries. And a major portion of electronics come out of Mexico. In what I ship to Canada, not even half of one percent is actually made in the USA and that is probably stretching it. When we check the product for COO (Country of Origin) I am usually surprised when a product comes up as Made in the USA. Even Harley Davidson is not immune. Much of the parts they have on their bikes are from Japan.

299 Renie // 2010.06.03 at 7:37 pm

I heard a rumor, really would like someone to clearify it for me. Is there a Costco coming to the Oklahoma city area any time soon? Or Norman, Ok? We would really like one to come here. We have way to many Sam’s club’s here in the OKC area, we need a Costco bad.
Thanks
Renie

300 mkap // 2010.06.07 at 12:29 pm

Is there a costco coming to Mt Sinai NY ?? Does it have gas too?

301 Brooke // 2010.06.08 at 9:18 am

Any plans for a Costco in Western North Carolina?

302 Mark // 2010.06.08 at 11:51 am

Wondering if anyone knows how to go about applying to a Costco that is to be built. Do I simply contact an existing one and apply through them? Curious.

303 Kimberly // 2010.06.08 at 11:57 am

Mark, you can apply through the Costco.com website or directly at the new location. I think they only start accepting online applications 12 weeks before they open though. Here is a link to the info page on Costco.com: http://shop.costco.com/About/Costco-Employment?lang=en-US&topnav=&whse=BC .

304 Theresa // 2010.06.08 at 7:35 pm

Lincoln, NE – any new info???

For those in the know – do you know what part of Lincoln they are targeting?

305 stephanie // 2010.06.08 at 10:17 pm

Kimberly, you seem to be very informative any word on Costco in Columbia, S.C?

306 Lisa G // 2010.06.08 at 10:44 pm

Sarasota ….. Spring 2012 I am told. Hope it is earlier!

307 John // 2010.06.15 at 2:03 pm

I see on the Costco website under new locations that Costco’s next location to open in the UK is Coventry in August. Kimberly, are you living anywhere near this area?

308 Kimberly // 2010.06.16 at 2:47 am

Unfortunately, the Coventry location is up by Birmingham and that’s a pretty long drive from London. Though, if I’m in the area after they open I’ll try to stop by to see what it is like.

309 Ms. // 2010.06.19 at 1:11 pm

I saw this posted but did not see an answer.
Do you know of any plans for a Costco in Grand Junction, Co.? I had heard that they had the land but just had not built yet–any truth in this?

We could use a Costco as Grand Junction is the Hub of where most people come to shop on the Western Slope if they have major shopping to do.
Thanks

310 Kay // 2010.06.20 at 2:39 am

Is there ever going to be a Costco in Wyoming? Hopefully in Cheyenne???

311 stephanie // 2010.06.20 at 4:03 pm

how about Columbia, SC…I have heard they own land there and in Florence, SC…any news on either of those cities??

312 Kamy // 2010.06.20 at 10:35 pm

Still wondering what is going on with Costco coming to Clermont, FL.
We do know that Costco had acquired property in Clermont, but that was a few years ago. Not sure if they sold the land or are still sitting on it and waiting.
BJ’s is here and it is nice, but it is lacking in some important features. No tire center, no photo lab…..and we miss the Kirkland brand. We have to drive 40minutes or so now to get to Costco.
Any news???
Thanks!

313 Rebekah // 2010.06.20 at 10:40 pm

Any news on upcoming warehouses opening in Wisconsin? Besides Pewaukee

314 Kimberly // 2010.06.22 at 3:15 am

I haven’t read anything about a Florida location. If they have land there and are planning to build they, and the city people, are keeping it really quiet.

I also haven’t heard anything about new locations in Colorado, South Carolina, or Wisconsin. I would think if anyplace in Wyoming would be capable of supporting a Costco it would be Cheyenne, but I haven’t heard anything about a store there.

315 Debbie // 2010.06.22 at 6:28 am

I see the Fort Oglethorpe store was pushed back to Sept..do you know when in Sept..early, mid, late? My husband has put in a transfer to that store and waiting for news is making me nuts.

316 Shawn // 2010.06.22 at 10:18 am

Debbie, if your husband works at Costco, then he most likely knows more than Kimberly about this specific store especially if he put in for a transfer. If they aren’t letting him know, then the probably aren’t sure of the opening date yet.

317 Debbie // 2010.06.22 at 10:22 am

They don’t really give dates on the transfer request info page, so I was just hoping maybe someone heard something more specific..I have heard September.

318 laura // 2010.06.22 at 2:31 pm

We need a Costco is south walton/ destin florida, Any info if they are looking at this area?

319 Costco Kid // 2010.06.22 at 7:39 pm

Construction of the new Costco in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada has begun. Full crew and heavy equipment are now on site at the Corbett centre. Rio Can, who manages the Corbett Centre, says that the store will open in early 2011.

See here for more info.

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/rss/article/1101142

320 Brenda // 2010.06.25 at 7:02 am

Any Costco openings for Ocean City, Maryland or surrounding areas like Berlin or Salisburg Maryland?

321 Eric // 2010.06.28 at 1:22 am

Looks like Catoosa Costco opening got moved back till Oct. 28

http://romenews-tribune.com/view/full_story/8072215/article-Catoosa-Costco-opening-moved-back?instance=home_news_lead_story

322 Buck Turgidson // 2010.06.29 at 11:42 am

There’s a new Costco coming to Melrose Park IL. Demolition began yesterday on the iconic Kiddieland site at 1st Ave and North Ave. According to the press, it takes 111 days to build a Costco, so the Melrose Park store (principally serving that community, Oak Park, River Forest, Elmwood Park, Maywood and the west side of Chicago) will open in November 2010.

323 Ken // 2010.06.29 at 2:22 pm

Looking forward to Costco opening in Burnsville MN in Dec 2010. It can’t open soon enough for me!!!!

324 Kaylee // 2010.06.29 at 9:15 pm

Costco needs to come to Savannah!!! They would make a killing… any word that this could happen?

325 Adubs // 2010.06.30 at 12:10 pm

Every time I come to Lincoln, NE from Colorado my dad always wonders about Costco coming to Lincoln. Any word on any plans/timeframe??? I would love to set his mind at ease!

326 Brenda // 2010.06.30 at 1:02 pm

There are rumors of a Costco opening in Salisburg, Maryland, about 20 minutes from Ocean City, Maryland, does anyone know if it is true and if so, when? The area desperately needs one as there are no big major stores like Costco anywhere! Costco would make a killing all year round – but especially the tourist season months – all those families vacationing and needing bulk items! Can anyone confirm or elaborate on any news for the O.C. area???? Thank you!!!!

327 Ashley // 2010.06.30 at 3:13 pm

I work for Costco and live in FL but I haven’t heard anything of any new warehouses coming to FL. Wish I did hear something wouldn’t mind the transfer!

328 Bobbi // 2010.07.07 at 3:00 pm

I’ve heard rumours in Cold Lake about a Costco opening in Lloydminster SK/AB. Is there any truth to this and when?

329 Mark // 2010.07.07 at 6:01 pm

Roseburg OR opens Aug 12.

330 Jenny // 2010.07.08 at 11:30 am

Any word if they are planning on builing another Costco up here in Alaska?

331 Amber // 2010.07.08 at 12:05 pm

Here are some updated opening dates for y’all: Landover, MD opening 10/26; Fort Oglethorpe, GA opening 10/27; Brookhaven, GA opening 10/28.

332 Ray Anderson // 2010.07.11 at 4:17 pm

When is the Costco approved by the Longview, Wash planning dept sceduled to open?

333 Cynthia // 2010.07.13 at 10:53 am

Hi

I’ve read on another site that Costco might be coming to Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Have you heard anything about this?

334 Dave // 2010.07.13 at 3:22 pm

I see that site work is being done for a new Costco on Rt 9 in Marlboro NJ, but it is not yet on the coming soon list. I called the closest store and they said Oct 2011 which makes no sense, since the site is already being prepped. Any way to confirm a schedule with them???

335 Laura // 2010.07.13 at 10:12 pm

I heard Costco is building somewhere in the Alliance Corridor in the DFW area in Texas, or close by.
It sure would be nice to get a closer warehouse. Does anyone know anything about this???

336 art lawto // 2010.07.14 at 3:02 pm

Is there a Costco comming to Wichita KS soon?

Thanks

337 Kimberly // 2010.07.15 at 3:31 am

There are currently no plans to build a Costco in Wichita, KS.
http://www.kansas.com/2010/07/04/1389727/no-cheesecake-factory-for-wichita.html

338 Kimberly // 2010.07.15 at 3:35 am

I’ve only seen rumors of the Costco coming to Sioux Falls, SD, nothing more compelling than a maybe someday kind of thing though.

339 Kimberly // 2010.07.15 at 3:42 am

The only thing I could find regarding Costco opening in Marlboro, NJ is this article: http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2007-05-09/Front_page/003.html.
It’s from 2007 though! According to the article, Costco was approved for a site on Route 9 and Texas Road. But I can’t find anything more recent than 2007 that discusses what happened and why it hasn’t opened up yet.

340 laura // 2010.07.16 at 11:35 am

Are htere talks of Costco in Panama city beach or fort walton, fl, that is where the 2 Sam’s clubs are?

341 Annie // 2010.07.16 at 12:18 pm

Any new Costco coming to Houston area? We only have three.

342 Virginia // 2010.07.16 at 1:00 pm

New Costco Lodi, California.
Late 2010. I hope.

http://www.lodinews.com/news/article_b851d5b1-6ffc-5d85-8b3e-24a74e34992f.html

343 Dave // 2010.07.19 at 6:00 pm

Riverhead LI probably next year 2011. Town of Riverhead has changed zoning to allow a gas station for Costco. Have not gotten any offical news from Costco yet.

344 don // 2010.07.19 at 6:00 pm

Any rumors for a Costco in Singapore?

345 Sheila MacLeod // 2010.07.20 at 10:58 am

I have just heard from my employer that costco is coming to Sydney Nova Scotia………..any dates avaliable?

346 Donald Critchfield // 2010.07.20 at 7:33 pm

Just visited the newly opened Costco in St. John, NB Canada. My first ‘foreign’ Costco. Very exciting. Had my picture taken out front to send to my friends who are also ‘unit challenged.’ (defined as ‘why buy just one, when you can get a dozen’).

One problem. Innkeepers 8 Grain Bread was nowhere to be found. There was an Innkeepers product, but not that one. The 8 Grain is the best sliced bread since bread was sliced. I’m convinced at least one of the ‘grains’ must be an illegal substance. That single product keeps me re-newing my membership and I usually buy multiple loaves…it freezes quite nicely.

Otherwise, as in all of Canada, they were very friendly and helpful.

dc

347 Eric // 2010.07.21 at 11:20 am

Melrose Park, IL – Costco opening november 17th

348 Verlene Feijo // 2010.07.29 at 1:49 am

Will there ever be a Costco at or near Clarksville ,Tn . We have a Sams but like walmart …It’s not much. We have a LARGE population because it would also take in a HUGE rural area our side of Clarksville and over into Kentucky. Keep us posted

349 Mona Falgout // 2010.07.29 at 5:19 pm

We keep hearing rumors that Costco is coming to Ukiah, CA. We have heard they already bought the land, signed papers, and ordered the phone system. We have also heard that if Ukiah doesn’t open the path for Costco to start that Costco will go to Cloverdale, CA (about 30 minutes away) instead.
Can you confirm any of this?

350 Kimberly // 2010.07.31 at 2:03 am

I haven’t read anything about Ukiah, CA getting a Costco. But if it is in very early stages, that could be why. I’ll see if I can find anything.

351 Bobby // 2010.08.01 at 5:08 pm

Heard Costco coming to Eagle, ID (boise) any truth to that?

352 Dan // 2010.08.04 at 7:23 am

I currently live withen driving range of three Costcos. Unfortunatly I must relocate to North Dakota and the closest Costco is 10 hours away. Has anyone heard if they are planning on building a Costco in North Dakota? Bismarck preferably. PLEASE DONT MAKE ME RESORT TO SAMS CLUB!!

353 Matt // 2010.08.04 at 10:59 pm

Looking for any information about the Costco going up in Vancuver Washington!!!! I am a Costco employee and am looking into transfering to that warehouse. A family member in the area has confirmed construction, Im just looking for any additional information!! Thank you for your time.

354 Kimberly // 2010.08.05 at 5:29 am

@Dan, haven’t heard about new locations coming to North Dakota. Sorry. It would be horrible if you had to switch to Sam’s Club!

355 Kimberly // 2010.08.05 at 5:32 am

@Matt, I’ll see what I can find out for you.

356 Bill // 2010.08.05 at 5:33 pm

As I recall a few years ago Costco was looking to build a new store in Oro Valley Arizona.

They ran into the “big box” opposition from a hostile city council or planning department.

Oro Valley has grown a lot since that period and there has been a lot of city council changes.

I would not be surprised if Costco might find a much more accomodating attitude today if they were to once again query about building a store here

357 Sasha // 2010.08.05 at 8:16 pm

There were rumors in the past several years about a Costco in Newnan, GA….Any new news? It would be a great location….

358 Kimberly // 2010.08.06 at 12:11 am

@Bill, I’d guess they must have relaxed things because I believe they have a Home Depot there now, right?

359 Bill // 2010.08.06 at 2:47 am

Kimberly!

Yes the Home Depot is well established. So it must have been quite some time ago when Costco was thinking about building here when Oro Valley was a very small town. It’s been growing rapidly. I moved here just about 5 years ago and I’m pretty sure the Home Depot was already built. Lot’s of retirement communities just north of us.

360 john hrabcak // 2010.08.06 at 4:19 pm

I spend 7 months a year in Sarasota,Fl. and I hear rumors that Cosco is coming.
Is this true—if so when is opening ?

Home is columbus,ohio

361 Donna // 2010.08.07 at 9:09 pm

Why are there rumours going around Sydney nova scotia that there will be a Costco built in the Grand Lake Crossing area?I disagree with these people saying that our community can not support one. I know PLENTY of people who would back me up on this. It’s ridiculous how the people of SYdney,Glace Bay, etc. have to travel 5 hours to get to the nearest costco. There was an article in our newspaper, the CApe Breton post, about how new national retailors told our mall owner/manager that they wish they had come to Sydney many years ago. How can the people of costco assume that we could not support one of their stores if we don’t even have one?!Where are the stats/proof? Anyway, you know the saying: assuming makes an “ass” out of “you” and “me”.

362 Kimberly // 2010.08.10 at 5:28 am

@Donna, I have heard a few rumors of a new Costco being built in the area, but I can’t confirm anything with actual facts or news articles. Sorry.

363 Mary // 2010.08.12 at 8:25 pm

Go Donna ! I hear ya and totally agree with you! I’m from Sydney too lol and I heard these rumors as well. I wonder if we will get one soon? I have a Costco card and the 4.5-5 hour drive is really a pain! I hardly ever use it because I don’t travel to Halifax often. We need to have our own Costco!

364 Mona // 2010.08.12 at 11:29 pm

Costco Bolingbrook, IL confirmed opening date- November 18, 2010.

365 Herman // 2010.08.18 at 4:00 am

I love what I hear about how Costco treats there employees. I was wondering if there is any truth to the rumors about a Costco coming to south Alabama. Specifically Daphne or Mobile, Al. Because i would love to get a job there.

366 Shawn // 2010.08.18 at 8:16 am

Herman, I’ve been hearing that rumor for years. Also, there is a rumor about Pensacola as well. But because of the economy, Costco has scaled back on some of it’s proposed openings. I hope they open one up in either Pensacola or Daphne because I want to move back home.

367 Mark // 2010.08.21 at 12:38 am

Hey have you heard of anything on the 2011 new openings? If so can you list them?

368 Kimberly // 2010.08.21 at 1:05 am

@Mark – As soon as I get even tentative dates, I put it on the list. I just haven’t seen anything that mentions anything for beyond the end of the year yet. I try to keep adding things to the list, no matter how far out the dates, just so everyone will know where there are locations that are being built or considered.

369 Christi // 2010.08.21 at 11:46 am

We really could use a Costco in Evansville, IN. The closest one is in Louisville, KY. Our only choice here is the “other store”. Costco is so much better! Any news for one in the Southwest Indiana area?

370 David // 2010.08.21 at 2:21 pm

Anymore news about Costco in Paso Robles, CA? I think their plans may have been cancelled since we have a Costco in San Luis Obispo which is about a half hour away.

371 Scott // 2010.08.22 at 12:20 pm

Hey we REALLY Need some costco attention out here in Oklahoma City. 200 and some miles to Dallas is too far and WORST by and SAMS club just aren’t doing the JOB costco does. PLEASE consider putting one in the Oklahoma City METRO area SOOOON…

372 sara // 2010.08.22 at 8:08 pm

I was wondering if there was any news on a Costco location in Newnan, GA…It was rumored several years ago that a Costco was going to be coming…..Is there any new news about Newnan?

373 SFBob // 2010.08.22 at 8:20 pm

Geez, Costco! Santa Fe, NM is in DESPERATE NEED of you! Please locate a store here!

374 Mark // 2010.08.24 at 1:51 am

Thank you kimberly. Im so excited to see whats in store for 2011. Hopefully somewhere around Joplin MO.

375 Kimberly // 2010.08.25 at 9:39 am

@Mark – I updated the list of soon-to-be locations today with several in 2011, but sadly none near Joplin. At least not so far, but I’ll keep an eye out for it in the news.

376 Mona Falgout // 2010.08.25 at 11:24 am

Just reading over the new locations you have for 2011. Still didn’t see Ukiah, CA on that list. I have heard the engineers are working on the plans. Do you have any news supporting this?
Mona

377 lori // 2010.08.25 at 11:31 am

Although there is already a Costco I use near my Mom’s, I was very excited a few weeks ago when I took a wrong turn near my house and saw a new Costco going up! Less than a mile from me!

I will have to get my own membership, but it will be worth it. No more having to drag my Mom with me into the store!

378 Mark // 2010.08.25 at 3:44 pm

Kimberly Thank you for the new post of locations. You are doing a great job

379 Brian // 2010.08.25 at 8:14 pm

I was talking with a Sacramento area general manager, the Lodi CA club is postponed until 2011 and they have again begun looking at the possiblity of one in Elk Grove CA. Costco has explored Elk Grove for a while now. Elk Grove is only 10 minutes South of the South Sacramento club (which is an extremely busy club). We shop in the S. Sac club every week. It is older and smaller than the new model ones and is crazy busy. There is a brand new Sam’s club not even a 1/4 mile from the S. Sac club and is simply dead compared to the volume of customers that Costco has.
If they open in Elk Grove, I will be forced to drive by it every single day to and from work. What…a…terrible…hardship. HA!

380 Larry // 2010.08.26 at 9:21 pm

Regarding the proposed Costco at the Marketplace at Newburgh (NY), Costco is out and BJ’s is in:
http://timesadmin.startlogic.com/wp/2010/08/marketplace-plans-fall-groundbreaking/

Costco submitted a proposal for a store in Yorktown Heights NY in June, but it doesn’t look like the Planning Board has voted on it yet.

381 Chris // 2010.09.04 at 6:01 pm

I heard there was a costco opening in Vienna, Virginia or Falls Church on the intersection of Gallows Rd and Lee Hwy. Any news?

382 Knoxville Costco // 2010.09.08 at 3:22 pm

Any news on Costco coming to Knoxville, Tennessee?

383 Susan lewis // 2010.09.09 at 6:01 am

Is Costco ever coming to the Syracuse area? We moved here from Clifton New Jersey and Costco is the only thing I really miss. Bjs and Sams can’t compare. I renewed my membership so I can shop online and in Vermont. Please come to Syracuse… There are lots of great shoppers here that would just love Costco!

384 Dogbyte // 2010.09.14 at 11:26 am

Kimberly
Any word yet from bobbi’s question of a Costco comming to Lloydminster Alberta?

385 Kimberly // 2010.09.14 at 11:44 am

@Dogbyte, I honestly can’t remember. However, I don’t think I’ve seen any news about a location in Lloydminster AB.

386 Bon Kennedy // 2010.09.16 at 12:15 am

I was perusing a site plan of Eastern Shore Centre, the open air regional shopping complex in Spanish Fort, and it appears that future development calls for a rather large anchor store just north of one the department store anchors. I’m guessing this will be a warehouse/membership club type of retailer, and since Sam’s Club is already located in the market in a competing shopping center, this spot might develop into South Alabama’s first Costco location.

387 Bretoncaper // 2010.09.16 at 7:59 pm

I heard a rumour Costco is coming to Sydney, NS…hear anything about that location

389 bc costco // 2010.09.24 at 4:46 pm

west bank bc, is there any word on a costco store going in west bank. i know there is one in kelowna bc but that is on the other side of the bridge. we could use a costco in west bank. there is a home depot and walmart and other box stores in west bank, why is costco delaying on opeing a store here. they are missing out on sales where other box stores are making business happen. let me know if you hear of costco coming here or why they are not.
thanks

390 KimG // 2010.09.25 at 4:35 pm

Any idea if Costco is planning to open a store in the Asheville, NC area? It would be great, since the only thing we have is a Sam’s Club – UGH! Please tell me it’s in the works!

391 JeffT // 2010.09.26 at 8:48 am

is costco ever coming to singapore?

392 lisa // 2010.09.28 at 5:58 pm

im currently employed with costco in charlotte, just want to know why they is no costco in west virginia? i recently went back home and had to go to pittsburgh to shop, morgantown would be a great place for a costco store, it could support the store with the university and hospitals and other local cities around it. besides its a great place to live

393 carlyn hughes // 2010.09.30 at 12:45 am

is anything going to happen around the cali/az border? There is a lot of little & bigger cities along that way. it would be good too go in the area the is supplied by Superwalwarts. they nall want a costco too come in.

394 Barb // 2010.09.30 at 9:25 pm

Kimberly,

First I want to thank you for doing such a wonderful job for all of us letting us in on locations!

Second, any details or info if there is going to be a Costco in Knoxville, TN in the future?

395 Kimberly // 2010.10.01 at 5:50 am

@Barb , the latest information I have is that Costco has been looking at property around Knoxville. Scroll up to comment #242 for some links to news stories about Knoxville.

396 Barb // 2010.10.01 at 11:22 am

Hi Kimberly, guess it is the same old news. We went to that area and saw one building was sold to some flea market. Plan to go back again and check another area. Thank you for checking. Hoping to get some updates on Knoxville.

397 Beshy // 2010.10.01 at 1:16 pm

Here is my annual question
When are we getting Costco o
In Oklahoma city, we have several SAMs club in a metro area of over one million
There is a lot of oil money in the city, the economy seems to be weathering the economic downturn very well.
Several major construction are underway devon’s skyscraper, the factory outlets.

So when are we getting Costco dowe have to drive 4 hrs to Dallas!!!!!

398 Mary // 2010.10.02 at 8:12 pm

Barb, I understand your frustration…I too want Costco in the Knoxville area. They are a great company to work for, I have been with them 18 years now and want to move to the Knoxville area. I would love to buy a home knowing I will have a job waiting for me when I get there

399 Mary // 2010.10.02 at 8:13 pm

Kim, thanks for all the updates.

400 John Stockett // 2010.10.02 at 9:51 pm

Is Costco planning to locate in San Angelo Texas?

401 Barb // 2010.10.02 at 10:07 pm

Mary, wish you all the best and hope one day that your dream will come true! (I believe it will!)

402 Nedra Solomon // 2010.10.03 at 10:12 pm

Frisco, Tx is to be opening up July 2011.

403 Tom J // 2010.10.04 at 10:08 am

Yikes! Larry stated on 8/26 that Costco was looking at Yorktown Heights, NY as a future location. This is still clustered in and around the boroughs. I just don’t understand what is wrong with these Costco folks. There are something like 16 NY stores within spitting distance of each other geographically speaking. There is not a Costco in Syracuse, Buffalo, Schenectady, Rochester, White Plains, Binghamton, Albany (our state capital), or any other city of reasonable size. Sam’s are everywhere but like all agree, Sam’s is just Sam’s.

404 Sai // 2010.10.04 at 6:02 pm

I saw old “yale” site being cleared in Flemington, NJ. I was told they “are” building a Costco. Can anyone confirm?

405 Natalie // 2010.10.04 at 6:11 pm

I was just wondering how i can get to this new costco location. I would like to apply there very soon. Are they still hiring right now? If you could send me an email that would be great. My email address is: sassytea_21@hotmail.com. I really need a job right now. Please and thank you.

406 Virg // 2010.10.05 at 8:51 pm

Costco has changed their hiring website.

https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?seq=grand_opening&applicationName=CostcoNonReqExt&locale=en_US

407 carolyn jorgensen // 2010.10.07 at 12:27 pm

my names carolyn jorgensen and im trying to figure out how i can go about apply for the store opening in burnsville!? anybody that can help me with this please do thank you so much!

408 Virg // 2010.10.07 at 1:50 pm

Carolyn Jorgensen, click on the link right above your comment and then click on Burnsville and you will then be able to apply at that location.

409 Cordelia // 2010.10.12 at 11:47 am

Costco Brookhaven (GA) opening info:
Costco will officially open its doors at Town Brookhaven on Thursday 10/28 at 8 am (this is two hours earlier than a normal weekday). The night before is a fun event for the public – nothing can be purchased, but the public can walk around from 6-8 and see the place. Many catering stations will be up serving all kinds of foods, and Costco executives will be on hand along with many vendors. It is a party atmosphere.

For Grand Openings, Costco tries to bring in some unique offerings to make the opening special. For our area, it is believed that there would be some great deals on some really fine wines, unique gifts, etc. This Costco will definitely be merchandised for the holidays.

For more information: http://library.constantcontact.com/doc207/1101545887007/doc/AjkRQznpcj14WG24.pdf

410 Mary // 2010.10.12 at 11:16 pm

Thanks Barb, I believe it will too, I just love that area so much. Dreams do come true!! Kim, any word yet???

411 Barb // 2010.10.13 at 12:54 pm

I can not believe that GA has quite a few Costco and having a grand opening in a couple weeks. There is going to be another one in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. What gives? Come on Costco! Put one on Knoxville, TN which is just 4 or 2 hours away. Why put so many in Ga then put one in Knoxville?

412 tim // 2010.10.13 at 3:15 pm

I have a buddy who’s a manager at a Va. location near the home office. He has word that they are actually looking to build in Knoxville, Tn. Just no firm dates on it as of yet. But looks to be on top of their list of next locations to be. So cross your fingers Knoxvillians.

413 Mona Falgout // 2010.10.13 at 3:40 pm

Tim,
Can you check with your friend in VA and find out if he has any news of a costco coming to Ukiah, CA. We hear rumors that they bought the land and working on plans, but confirmation would be great.
Mona

414 tim // 2010.10.13 at 3:43 pm

yeah we have been hearing rumors for nearly 3 yrs here so we feel ya here in knoxville

415 Mona Falgout // 2010.10.13 at 3:50 pm

We were supposed to get one at least 5 years ago. Costco even hired people to come around to businesses and sign people up for membership, but then too much red tape I guess and Costco never materialized. Now we have been hearing rumors again for the last year or two, but seem to be hearing more lately.

416 Bretonguy // 2010.10.14 at 4:02 pm

Sydney NS??? Anyword? Access road maybe?

417 Bretoncaper // 2010.10.15 at 10:53 am

just a rumour…someone said a subcontract was given out for a certain part of it,,I cant see it getting thru that process without someone hearing about it,,,access road seems to be the right spot for it though,,,,havent heard anything since that rumour,,,

418 Scott // 2010.10.16 at 2:17 pm

Any news on Fort Collins or Loveland, CO getting a Costco?

419 John E Holloway // 2010.10.16 at 3:16 pm

any news on Fort Collins, Co. or Loveland, Co. getting a Costco ?

420 toni // 2010.10.16 at 3:39 pm

I heard that the Burnsville site and East Vancouver openings have been swapped.

421 Tracy // 2010.10.17 at 8:15 am

WE NEED A COSTCO IN THE GREEN BAY, WI AREA!!!!

422 Janice // 2010.10.17 at 8:52 am

When will Costco be coming to Riverhead, NY?

423 Cheryl // 2010.10.17 at 4:38 pm

Is it possible to get the exact address including the zip code for the new Costco in Vancouver, Washington. All I have is that it’s going in at 192nd and S.E. First. Thanks!!!

424 Virg // 2010.10.17 at 5:59 pm

11911 SE Division St. Vancouver WA

425 Virg // 2010.10.17 at 6:00 pm

Does anyone know how soon before a grand opening are applicants contacted for interviews?

426 Virg // 2010.10.17 at 7:11 pm

11911 SE Division St. Vancouver WA
98607 I think…

427 Kristi // 2010.10.19 at 9:33 pm

Has anybody heard any news of the Costco that is supposed to built in South Dakota?? I’m just curious to see if they are still expecting to open there. Also, any news about Costcos in Minnesota, beside the Twin Cities area??

428 Justin // 2010.10.20 at 6:20 pm

I’d love one in south central Indiana….

429 Dacia // 2010.10.22 at 3:42 pm

There has been some rumor that there is a Costco coming to Columbia, SC area. Do you know about this, or have any information? Thanks! I know that we DESPERATELY need a Costco!!!

430 Matt // 2010.10.30 at 7:30 pm

Costco has nothing planned for North and South Dakota. Nothing outside of the Minneapolis/St Paul market for Minnesota. If you have heard anything they are huge rumors. I check every month.

431 Tanner // 2010.10.31 at 1:08 pm

A new Costco in Bolingbrook IL will open in a few weeks. Does Costco ever offer a break on the membership fee for new stores?

432 Shannon // 2010.10.31 at 7:44 pm

Need a Costco in South Asheville, NC…

433 trish // 2010.11.02 at 8:40 am

I saw a sign on the road that COSTCO is opening in Morganville, NJ. Anyone know when they expect to finish and open?

434 WAITINGINOKC // 2010.11.03 at 11:39 am

Still waiting for a COSTCO in Oklahoma City. Boeing just discovered how GOOD it is for business.. Why not COSTCO?? Starbucks is here… SAMS CLUB sucks down here.

435 john // 2010.11.06 at 6:39 pm

What are the possibility of a Costco in Amarillo,Texas?

436 Prakash Vaidhyanathan // 2010.11.08 at 8:20 am

I do not see why costco cannot open in Princeton,Princeton Junction area. They have only Sams and fully crowded. It’s a very rich area and if costco can start even in close location like Trenton, People will be crowded too much

437 JPP // 2010.11.08 at 6:44 pm

Costco coming to Huntington Beach CA

438 toni // 2010.11.10 at 5:17 pm

At the old Montgomery Ward building in Huntington Beach

439 Jon // 2010.11.11 at 3:25 pm

Does Costco offer any special deals when they first open a store? We have a new Costco opening on 11/23 and I noticed it is opening a couple hours earlier than usual (8am). Just wondering if they are known to offer any special deals to the first customers…I’d definitely be there for that!

440 Stephen // 2010.11.11 at 11:36 pm

200,000 in immediate area! Sam’s is here, but we would love to see a Costco give them competition!

441 dee didreckson // 2010.11.12 at 5:53 pm

when is cosco coming to springfield, mo need one bad there have to go to kc or st louis

442 toni // 2010.11.14 at 7:44 am

There were talks of one at the new 60/65 interchange but I do believe Costco does not have anything even in MO next year.

443 Ron // 2010.11.14 at 9:53 am

Has anybody got the opening date for Costco Courtenay B.C. yet?

444 Brian // 2010.11.14 at 9:17 pm

For the Costco on Vancouver Island in Courtenay the opening sounds like Novemer 2011. 148,000 sq ft too.
Nice for the economy there.

445 tina // 2010.11.15 at 11:09 am

Hi, we are BEGGING for a Costco in Fort Wayne, IN. Does anyone know when we can expect one? The closest Costco is 116 miles away in Indianapolis. Thank you!

446 Jason // 2010.11.15 at 1:36 pm

I agree, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, we really want a Costco. We have a Sam’s Club but it just doesn’t compare to Costco. Any info would be appreciated.

447 mark // 2010.11.17 at 12:49 am

Dee and Toni I agree!They need to build a Costco in Springfield or Joplin MO. Please!!!!!!!!!1

448 Dan Hurst // 2010.11.28 at 3:42 pm

Is Costco coming to Dayton, Ohio ?

449 anne // 2010.11.29 at 2:53 pm

traverse city, mi IS THE PLACE TO BE !!!!!!!!

450 Amanda // 2010.11.29 at 3:11 pm

Costco has plans to open in Augusta Georgia 11/11

http://chronicle.augusta.com/news/metro/2010-10-28/costco-opening-official

451 Michele // 2010.11.30 at 3:23 pm

Any idea about whether Costco will open in Buffalo, NY, any time soon?

My parents live there and would love it! We are lucky that ours in Frederick, MD, is only 10 minutes from home!

452 Frank // 2010.12.01 at 10:56 am

I don’t think that the new Pewaukee club is opening in December…….

453 CBgal // 2010.12.03 at 7:48 pm

Costco has contacted a plumbing company in Sydney, NS for estimates. I’m thinking they’re going behind Home Depot on the SPAR. I hope to see them open by next fall!

454 toni // 2010.12.06 at 8:50 am

Matteson/Flossmor area in IL,as well as Bloomington,IL also have heard Iowa City,IA

455 alan97 // 2010.12.11 at 5:26 pm

Just got off the phone with Costco mgr @ new Ringgold, GA location. He says Jim Rangle (sp?) is suppose to be in Knoxville, TN to finalize land deal for Knoxville’s first Costco. Anyone heard the same? Relocated here from PHX 3.5 years ago and have heard that Costco is coming here for the last 3. Tired of the rumors and Sam’s Club as well.

456 Mary // 2010.12.11 at 10:45 pm

Alan 97, That is the most positive thing I have heard about the Knoxville location!! I have been working for Costco for years and would absolutely love to transfer to the Knoxville area.

457 Snickers // 2010.12.14 at 3:01 pm

I have heard from a good source that a costco will be building in Minnesota again and the next location is Brainard.

458 Biswas // 2010.12.14 at 5:18 pm

Frisco, Texas in July 2011! Woohoo!!!

459 toni // 2010.12.16 at 7:46 am

I also heard Woodbury and Hastings in MN

460 Tom braeburn // 2010.12.16 at 7:53 pm

I also lament that there are no Costco stores in the entire state of Oklahoma, and I have to drive 186 miles to the Dallas area. Since Oklahoma has five samsclubs, it’s obvious that Walmart controls the state.

461 Joann Kish // 2010.12.18 at 9:56 am

The Midland-Odessa area here in TEXAS needs COSCO!! I moved here from Prescott, Arizona where I got addicted to the great values offered by COSCO . The nearest COSCO to Midland is more than 250 miles away and I miss it.

462 raider mike // 2010.12.23 at 8:23 pm

I heard a rumor that Costco will open in Brookings/harbor, OR. anyone with details????

463 tom dougherty // 2010.12.24 at 3:24 am

Is there a y plans for Costco in ghe Mobile,Al or Pensacola, Fl area? It seems as though the only discount chain interested in an are with 5-7 military base, would be a boon for a discount/whooesale market. The research would show that the army is opening its first new post in fifty years would warrent, at least a look to see if Escampia, Santa Rosa or Okaloosa county would qualify for a COSTCO

464 donald dork // 2010.12.26 at 2:42 pm

costco is coming to port st. lucie fl. in july 2012

465 donald dork // 2010.12.26 at 2:48 pm

,I work for the city,and its official

466 MathMama // 2010.12.27 at 8:11 pm

The Costo corporation must be scared of East Tennessee. They made inquiries into property that is still available, but were scared off for some reason… Any clue? Who do we write to request a closer location than north Georgia? They could put one in the Tri-Cities area if they are anti-Knoxville…

467 raider mike // 2010.12.27 at 8:19 pm

why are we asking questions about costco? no one is answering, what a waste of time

468 Cynthia // 2010.12.27 at 8:24 pm

The owner of the website DOES answer she is not affiliated with Costco only does it because she loves the store.

She answers when she has information to share.

469 Kimberly // 2010.12.28 at 4:42 am

Thanks Cynthia for having my back!

As Cynthia answered, I post new location information when I have confirmed information. I don’t work for Costco or have any inside information, so I just read a lot of news about where they are looking at property or have started the process of getting building permits. I wish that I had a way to know every place that they will be building in advance, but I don’t. Also, there are a lot of readers that post very useful information on upcoming locations and progress of the building too.

470 Mike // 2010.12.28 at 11:13 am

Kimberly….

See official announcement from Costco Canada regarding the new store to be built in Fredericton, NB Canada. Store to open in August 2011. Site prep has already been completed. Full building construction likely to begin in April.

http://nbbusinessjournal.canadaeast.com/gleaner/article/1365357

471 Michael // 2010.12.28 at 4:23 pm

I have heard rumors that Costco is going to close their Pentagon City location, in Virginia right by Washington DC. The store is incredibly overcrowded and chronically short of parking. Does anyone know where they propose to locate the replacement store? Also, any chance of a Costco in the Falls Church/Vienna area (of Virginia)? Every single Costco location in the DC region is always very busy, and there is clearly demand to support additional locations.

thanks

472 cece // 2010.12.31 at 11:19 am

Anyone have anymore info on the rumored Costco down in Springville/Spanish Fork Utah area? I keep hearing that Costco is only waiting for the towns to decide who gets the store…or maybe it’s the towns who are waiting for Costco to decide? Anyway, I need this store to be announced at least, hurry!:)

473 cece // 2010.12.31 at 11:20 am

Oh, btw, Kimberly, how great is this website! Thanks for posting all you do know about upcoming Costcos-very nice of you!

474 Bobby // 2011.01.02 at 9:51 pm

Raider Mike I work at the one in Roseburg, they are not planing on opening in brookings anytime soon. I think they were just shoping for property.

475 Mary // 2011.01.04 at 12:05 am

Any news on a Knoxville location?

476 Arniss // 2011.01.04 at 11:50 am

Can anyone please confirm or deny the rumors about Costco coming to the Eastern Shore of MD? The word is that they are looking at locations either in Easton, MD or Salsibury, MD. Please clarify if you can!

477 Dacus // 2011.01.06 at 2:12 pm

How about Mcdonough, GA? Heard a rumor.

478 Dale // 2011.01.06 at 7:50 pm

Is there going to be a costco in Sydney, N.S.? There were rumors going around for the longest time and I just read above that Costco apparently contacted a plumbing company in Sydney. Is this true?

479 Derek // 2011.01.09 at 5:49 pm

Has Costco considered building in Sun Prairie WI? They built one on the west side of Madison which seems to be doing well and with all the growth on the east side I thought this would would be a great option? Please let me know!

480 Tburt // 2011.01.12 at 12:27 pm

Has Costco considered building in the South Carolina Low County or the Savannah Ga area.

481 Alli // 2011.01.12 at 8:25 pm

Heard a rumor that Costco is coming to New Glasgow/Stellarton, Nova Scotia and the building is in the process of be built. Any truth to this? It’s next to Holiday Inn Express.

482 Heidi // 2011.01.14 at 1:34 am

Any chance of a Costco location in the Quad Cities, IA/Il area? Closest Costco is 2-3 hours away (Des Moines, Chicago, and Madision,WI.)

483 Kevin // 2011.01.14 at 2:11 pm

Hey

Can you tell me if anymore stores are planning to open in Ontario Canada?

484 Richard C // 2011.01.18 at 10:30 am

We need a Costco in SOUTH HOUSTON, there are lots of people in Clear Lake, Seabrook, Webster, Baytown, Galveston, Kemah, La Porte, Friendswood and Pearland that really do not want to drive to the Galleria to shop warehouse style. Sams Club just does not cut the mustard – the quality is Walmart through and through. Come on Costco, listen to the people who keep you in the lifestyle you have become acustomed to.

485 savannah // 2011.01.20 at 8:54 pm

Was wondering if Costco was going to build in Newnan, GA….There were rumors several years ago, but have not heard anything in a while…..

486 alan97 // 2011.01.22 at 5:28 pm

It was confirmed on the Knoxville (TN) local news last night (1/21/11) that Costco has, in fact, purchased land and will build here in Knoxville, TN in 2011. The location is Lovell Road and Kingston Pike (Turkey Creek area). They would like to open it in late October 2011 but realistically expect to open in early 2012.

487 Mary // 2011.01.23 at 12:39 am

THANKS ALAN97….THAT WAS NEWS THAT I SERIOUSLY NEEDED TO HEAR!!!!!!

488 Barb // 2011.01.23 at 1:03 am

It has not been 100% confirmed yet on Costco being in Knoxville, TN but here is part of the copy that news from Wate 6 news says:
“A Costco senior vice president says the discount chain has been interested in the Knoxville market for years, but could never find the right site. He can’t confirm anything until a deal has been signed, but he says they’re getting very close.”
Don’t believe anything till you start seeing them breaking ground then we can celebrate!

489 alan97 // 2011.01.23 at 8:07 pm

Sorry to burst your pessimistic bubble “Barb”, but I have confirmed the signing of the land deal with Costco management at the newest location in Ringgold, Georgia. I stand by my earlier post that Costco would like to open by late October but most likely will open in early 2012. Actually, one of Costco’s excutives, Jim Rangel (sp.) was suppose to sign off on the land deal in late December but inclimate weather postponed it. Since moving here in 2007 from a major metropolitan area that has multiple Costco locations, I have monitored possible entrance of Costco into the Knoxville, TN market including calls and emails to corporate headquarters in WA and visits to surrounding Costco locations. Check other sources next time Barb and don’t just swallow what you hear on the local news, hook, line and sinker.

490 Jeff Z // 2011.01.23 at 11:56 pm

We keep hearing rumors Costco is looking to add a store in the Kansas City Northland area. Has anyone heard anything concrete?

491 Barb // 2011.01.24 at 1:10 am

Well Alan, why don’t you read the Wate TV 6 news and straighten them out, it is two sides and who do we believe… We have been waiting for years and it is the same thing over and over. Nothing.. Till we see the sign up on the road and it says “Costco” then Hip Hip Hooray!

492 tim // 2011.01.24 at 7:35 pm

I got a text from a buddy in Virginia that works at a Costco near the corporate offices there and he can confirm that construction will start later this year for a spring of 2012 opening in Knoxville, tn. So take it for what it is worth as I also would love for a location to open here.

493 Mary // 2011.01.24 at 8:00 pm

This is for Tim, Barb, and Alan: Tim and Alan, Thanks for the confirmation, I have been waiting a long time for confirmation….I really want to transfer to the Knoxville Costco and it’s hard to get much in the way of info about TN living in CT. Barb, I understand your hesitation all to well. I have been traveling almost an hour to work 5 days a week and every time a new Costco is going to open closer to me ….something happens. BOTTOM LINE: We all want the same thing. As for me , I will remain cautiously optimistic. It sounds as if you all live in the same general area…so here is another question for all of you. In the next year I have to fix my house (including new kitchen) , sell my house and buy a home so I can work in knoxville. I was looking in the seymour area, that sounds like I will still be driving alot…what are the nice areas to buy a home within a half hour of Lovell RD. and Kingston Pike???

494 alan97 // 2011.01.24 at 10:28 pm

Mary, I moved my family here from the Phoenix metro area in 6/07 to get away from well… everything (except friends and relatives, I sure do miss In-n-Out Burger though, lol). Know that if you live within the actually city limits of Knoxville you not only have to pay county property taxes but CITY property taxes as well (which are about as much as the county property taxes). We live about 20 minutes north/northeast of the mentioned Knoxville Costco location in a community called Karns. Hardin Valley is nice as well (my wife would like to move there). Faragut is a higher end area in the immediate area of the new, soon to be built Costco. Don’t know much beyond that. Good luck to you.

495 Mary // 2011.01.24 at 10:45 pm

Thanks Alan, I will look into those areas.

496 Barb // 2011.01.24 at 11:20 pm

I know there will be a Costco someday in Knoxville, TN but when, who knows. How come it not on the “Costco locations” list yet? If this so call Superior person said it is going to come around October 2011? That means it just rumors right now and has not yet been confirm till we see it on the list, we all will know it is coming.

497 Mary // 2011.01.25 at 9:35 am

Alan, what are the actual city limits to knoxville….looking at a map I can’t tell if they are sections to the same city (like we have here) or outlying towns that are not part of Knoxville proper.

498 toni // 2011.01.25 at 5:52 pm

@Barb.Just because its not on the list does not mean its true.The lady who runs the site has no affliation with Costco.She updates people based on the info gets from sources.I can give you a half dozen locations in the works that wont even appear on this site for another 6 months.

499 tim // 2011.01.25 at 5:53 pm

Mary i would look in the blount county area whichwould be less than a 30 min drive for you. It would be cheaper on taxes and car tags. We also live in the Lovell rd. area actually about 5 minutes from where the said location is. So I may also look into working for them I have heard alot of great things about them. And to Barb my connection is good he says it is a done deal.

500 Mary // 2011.01.25 at 6:26 pm

Thanks Tim, I have been with Costco for 18 years…it is a great company to work for and the bennies can’t be beat.

501 toni // 2011.01.25 at 6:41 pm

Knoxville has been a done deal for quite awhile!

502 Matt Varney // 2011.01.25 at 7:47 pm

On behalf of thousands of Costco supporters in the Greater Knoxville community, we are looking forward to Costco coming to Knoxville, Tennessee. We launched a grassroots campaign several years ago with www,wewantcostco.com while also spreading the word within social groups and surrounding counties. Knoxville is a great place to live, work and play in a great setting located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains.

The addition of Costco coming to town will be welcomed with open arms and open wallets to compete head on with Sam’s and Wal-Mart. This is proof that if you want something bad enough and you have the right people working on it diligently behind the scenes it can happen. West Knoxville has some great sites for Costco with a very central location to a large growing population base of 500,000+ shoppers.

503 alan97 // 2011.01.25 at 10:24 pm

Matt V., I signed your wewantcostco.com petition about a year or so ago. I have recently learned that Costco could have been here as early as late 2008 if it weren’t for overwhelming greed of land owners in the Knoxville area. Not once, not twice but THREE times Costco showed interest in parcels of land only to have the sellers RAISE the asking price when they found out Costco was interested in purchasing it. This information was shared with me by management at the West Nashville and the Ringgold Costcos. I know of one specific location of interest in 1/09 as the husband of one of wife’s friends worked for the landowner. Pretty sad…

504 alan97 // 2011.01.25 at 10:29 pm

Mary, I’m not sure of the actual city limits, being that we’ve only lived here for about 3 1/2 years. The real estate agent informed us of the “double” property tax when we began originally searching for houses in this area. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help.

505 Matt Varney // 2011.01.25 at 10:35 pm

Alan…you have no idea just how complex this process is in attracting and recruiting a company like Costco to a market like Knoxville. Until you have all the facts on table from both sides you will understand the bigger picture. This is not about Greed at all its about a buyer finding the right location at the right price from a seller…it’s that simple!

506 Mary // 2011.01.25 at 10:51 pm

@Alan: You were more help than you could imagine!!!

507 Mary // 2011.01.25 at 10:53 pm

Tim, You were too…and Barbara and Matt also.

508 alan97 // 2011.01.26 at 7:48 pm

Matt Varney,
I realize that Costco has very specific requirements that their land parcels must meet (i.e., location, underground storage tank regulations in re: Costco gas stations, etc.) You may be part/the originator of “wewantcostco.com” but there is a lot of greed involved in land deals these days especially when a well known brand/retailer like Costco is involved, that is simple economics these days. By the way, I left a message in your voice mail (January 2009) in regard to a possible land deal that would have brought Costco to Knoxville in 2009 (1 of 3 that fell through due to the seller increasing the land price) but I never heard from you.

509 Luis Castro // 2011.01.27 at 12:07 am

I am COSTCO addict. I love everything fresh fruits, clean stores, high quality products, and nice gadgets…… I moved to east – Tennessee and for my surprise … THERE ARE NO COSTCO IN TN………! Does somebody know if there will be one any time soon. I am tires of low quality Ingles… Sam’s…. Food City….

THANKS

LC (jan 26 2011)

510 Mary // 2011.01.27 at 9:05 pm

Luis, read comments #486 through to your comment. It appears as if Costco may be in Knoxville within a year…give or take a few months.

511 Mary // 2011.01.28 at 9:51 am

Hearing a lot of rumors that Costco will be coming to Lexington, KY. Is there any possibility this could be true? The closest one is north of Cinci over 100 miles away.

512 Bobby // 2011.02.01 at 12:54 am

Hey everyone just to throw this out. I work in the corporate office for Costco, and have seen paperwork on Knoxville, TN for a 2012 opening. This is always subject to change, but if it has gone this far and I have seen it, it is a done deal.

513 Mary // 2011.02.01 at 5:38 pm

Thanks Bobby

514 Mike // 2011.02.05 at 10:38 am

Any news about a Costco for Sydney, Nova Scotia?

515 Dave // 2011.02.09 at 7:43 pm

Any news on Port St Lucie Costco and also Riverhead NY

516 Mercy // 2011.02.10 at 5:10 pm

We would love to have one in Gainesville, FL – with all of the University of Florida employees and students, it makes so much sense. Plus, it would be a draw from the surrounding communities. Right now, our closest one is Jacksonville – 2 hours away. I definitely got spoiled living in Washington State!

517 Jacob // 2011.02.14 at 3:49 am

Fort Collins, Colorado Costco rumor flying around again. My wife works at the Thornton Costco and says that everyone is currently taking about the Fort Collins Costco opening in the next 2 years (so no date yet apparently), but the word official is flying around this time.

518 Panif // 2011.02.19 at 11:44 pm

Mary…comment 511…there is a costco in louisville ky which is closer to Lexington than the costco in cincinnati

519 toni // 2011.02.20 at 7:53 pm

Costco Lodi construction set to be complete mid April with opening mid June because of zoning issues.

520 Ruby // 2011.02.21 at 2:22 pm

Is there any truth that Costco is coming to marlboro nj? If so, when will it open?
Thank you

521 Brian // 2011.02.21 at 4:17 pm

I drove by the new Lodi location this morning to take a look. It is coming along nicely. But as Toni mentioned, it is behind from its’ original projected opening. The basic structure is up, along with the gas bar structure. No paving at all, as that has a bit to go yet. It will be a nice relief from the S. Sacramento building where we shop ALL the time. We made the mistake of going there Sunday afternoon. NOT a good idea if you are in a hurry.
Toni, you seem to post quite a bit with a fair bit of knowledge about the goings on. I know a Toni at Corporate, are you that Toni?

522 Toni // 2011.02.21 at 8:31 pm

No I am not,I have no affliation with Costco but I do have a lot of friends in high places.I am now being told Lodi beginning of July.

523 brian // 2011.02.22 at 12:01 am

Thanks Toni, I appreciate your response. I hope the Lodi club is successful. It is interesting how Costco chooses its’ their sites. Even with California being bankrupt, it is still by far Costcos’ “homeland” perse`. 37 more warehouses in California than in all of Canada (where I am from)

524 Justin // 2011.02.22 at 1:03 pm

I heard of a new NJ location coming up but don’t see it listed here… Does anyone have any info ?

525 Justin // 2011.02.22 at 1:14 pm

Ruby #520 – Called Costco and Marlboro one is opening on July 6th… it 50 mins away from us in Lawrenceville… so we might check out the one in Mt laurel..

526 alonzo // 2011.02.22 at 6:03 pm

hey does anybody know about a store opening in ukiah california

527 Gary // 2011.02.23 at 7:01 am

Has anyone heard about any new openings between Palm beach county Florida and Orlando Florida??

Over 2 hour drive with no Costcos on Florida’s east coast

528 Mary // 2011.02.24 at 8:12 pm

there has been nothing posted about Knoxville in almost a month….anything new??

529 john // 2011.02.25 at 5:57 pm

Today I overheard someone talking about a Costco warehouse construction site somewhere either in north Columbia SC or a little north of Columbia. However, I missed the street names. Anyone else know of this construction site?

530 Jill Johnson // 2011.02.26 at 11:45 pm

is there a store opening in PA soon?

531 ALONZO // 2011.02.27 at 3:13 pm

YES TWO STORE ARE OPENING IN PA ONE IN WARMINSTER AND SANATOGA THIS FALL

532 M. Browne // 2011.02.28 at 3:13 pm

This is an awesome website….thanks to all who have contributed useful information! My husband works for the Costco in Manahawkin, NJ, but we bought a house out in PA. We’ve been married 8 months now, and we’re still holding out for a transfer, so it’s been rough. We did get confirmation on both the Warminster and Sanatoga locations opening mid-August of this year, but we’re not sure how far away they are from Aston (Delaware County)….does anyone know?

Also, Costco is looking to build in Concord Twnship, Pa. Their original plan (which included fuel pumps) was denied. However, they are in the process of appealing the decision. If anyone has any new information it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!

533 Shannon // 2011.02.28 at 6:20 pm

No signs of Costco coming to the Western North Carolina- like Asheville area?

534 Omaha // 2011.03.01 at 9:55 pm

Knoxville is slated for May 2012 from my sources.

535 Mary // 2011.03.02 at 8:27 pm

Thanks Omaha!!

536 Barb // 2011.03.03 at 1:54 am

When is the next coupon book coming out? in USA The last one I had expired Feb 27. Anyone knows for eastern states area?

537 Kimberly // 2011.03.03 at 2:29 am

The next US coupon book runs from March 10 – April 3. I should be posting it in the next few days, certainly before the 10th.

538 Barb // 2011.03.03 at 10:50 am

Thank you Kimberly for the info!

539 heyitsme // 2011.03.09 at 2:50 pm

Just wondering if you could verify a rumor I’m hearing from a member of the town counsel of Springville, Utah that Spanish Fork will be announcing the building of a Costco in June with the completion date 100 days from the announcement? Do you have an ‘in’ with whom you could check?:) Thanks!

540 toni // 2011.03.09 at 7:44 pm

@heyitsme,100 days from announcement seems a bit unlikely because construction has a 180 day build schedule and thats with weather cooperating.

541 Beshy // 2011.03.11 at 7:33 pm

Just heard some rumors that Costco is looking at the Oklahoma city metro area along memorial corridor
Any body knows anything

542 Beshy // 2011.03.11 at 7:35 pm

Just heard some rumors that Costco is looking at the Oklahoma city metro area along memorial corridor
Any body knows anything about that

543 lucia // 2011.03.14 at 12:03 pm

i would like to know if there is any chance of costco will open a store at coralville /iowa city area , we don’t have any other option besides sam’s in cedar rapids which is 30 minutes from us
iowa city /coralville iowa is a strong growing area many people will be very excited if you decide to move to the neighborhood
Thank you

544 Donna // 2011.03.14 at 9:56 pm

My son called me this evening to tell me he has friends who are telling him they have heard that Costco is coming to the Oklahoma City/Edmond area. We’re trying to find out if this is true or not. We lived in California for many years and love Costco. We go to Sam’s Club here but would be thrilled to have Costco! Does anyone know anything about this? Heard anything about this?

545 Pat // 2011.03.17 at 2:05 pm

I love COSTCO, it sure would be nice to have another one in KS…..since at this time there is ONLY ONE!!!!

546 brian // 2011.03.17 at 6:08 pm

The new club in Courtney B.C. opens June 2nd
Nice for the population in the upper Vancouver Island.
The Lodi CA club opens in June too.
I’m so lucky….One from where I am from and one where I am now.
Eat your hearts out all you Easterners that have to drive for hours to get to one. I have to drive 15 minutes.

547 cece // 2011.03.17 at 7:37 pm

Brian:
Can you tell me approximately when they broke ground for the one they are building near you in Lodi? Thanks! I’m just trying to get a picture of real time on how long it takes one to get built. Appreciate it!

548 Brian // 2011.03.18 at 9:34 am

I don’t know exactly, but it has been a couple months now. I am sure that there is an average time to put a building up, but there is always variables such as trades, permits, inspections that are always in play.
Sorry I can’t be any more specific.

549 KK // 2011.03.19 at 8:49 pm

I was in Costco in Overland Park, KS and was talking to one of the employees there. Asked him about Costco in Iowa. He told me Costco will be opening one in Iowa City/Coralville area in November 2011 and one of the employee there will be returning to Iowa to be the store manager at the noew location. I hope that’s true and looking forward for its opening.

550 shannon // 2011.03.19 at 10:22 pm

Heard there is going to be a Costco in Queen Creek, AZ. Is this true?

551 Katie // 2011.03.21 at 10:24 pm

I’m hoping there’s a Costco in the future for the Melbourne, FL area. I’m relocating from the Palm Beach Gardens area and am addicted to Costco!! Getting to other Costcos from Melbourne requires an hour’s drive on toll roads. There are no warehouses on the coast other than in the southern part of the state.

Melbourne could certainly support a Costco store. It is a growing area and is the home of Patrick AFB.

552 heather // 2011.03.23 at 9:39 am

Does any one know if they are planning on building another new Costco in Ohio?

553 cindy // 2011.03.27 at 2:10 am

Better check your “North Kaohsiung” location–I don’t think that’s Japan. If it is, it’s definitely not spelled correctly. I’m guessing it’s China or Korea.

554 Kimberly // 2011.03.27 at 3:20 am

Whoops! You’re right, it’s in Taiwan.

555 alonzo // 2011.03.27 at 12:37 pm

costco in ukiah anybody

556 Richard Burns // 2011.03.28 at 8:34 am

I also want to know about Costco in the Northland of Kansas City. We are moving away from the area where our Costco is and I know that the added distance will prevent us from going to Costco as much as we do now. I hate Wally’s Club, but it will be so much closer.

557 Shannon // 2011.03.28 at 9:04 am

no sign of a Costco in Western North Carolina….would love to see one in Asheville

558 DT IN BAJA // 2011.03.28 at 9:51 am

I have heard many rumors that Costco is expanding in Baja Mexico, any truth to these rumors??

559 Bobby // 2011.03.28 at 7:04 pm

Melbourne, FL…… is in the works they have had a lot of RED TAPE on this one. As soon as all the kinks get worked out it is a go, but who is to say when that will be. As for Ukiah, that has been talked about for a long time I have not seen nothing in concrete on this store yet. This has been a rumor for years.

560 Kimberly // 2011.03.28 at 7:14 pm

I confirmed costco opening in Port Saint lucie ,Fl on november ,20 2011

561 a e // 2011.03.29 at 11:45 am

the branch i live nearby is not good. customer service wise that is all

562 beshy // 2011.03.29 at 2:58 pm

so what about the news that costco is coming to oklahoma city, its a huge underserved market
kimberly, do you have any information

563 Kimberly // 2011.03.30 at 4:03 am

@Beshy – Sorry, but I haven’t read anything about Oklahoma City getting a Costco location. Nor anywhere else in Oklahoma for that matter. It’s odd how they just keep avoiding OKC, isn’t it? I would certainly think that the demographics are there but perhaps they can’t get land in an area that would work for them. Or maybe there are some other kind of zoning or regulations that make it unattractive.

564 Kimberly // 2011.03.30 at 4:06 am

@Kimberly – Thanks for the info. I updated my list at the top of the page. I’m guessing this means that the new Sarasota, FL location will be opening within a day or two of this too then.

565 alonzo // 2011.03.30 at 3:01 pm

kimberley have u heard anything about ukiah california ane w costco

566 Bob // 2011.03.30 at 4:01 pm

Has anyone heard of any new locations in Minnesota?

567 Katie // 2011.03.30 at 5:36 pm

To Bobby – Regarding the coming Costco in Melbourne, FL, are you a Costo representative? I don’t want to get overly excited if this information isn’t for real!! Do you know any locations that are being considered?

568 Katie // 2011.03.30 at 5:41 pm

Brian:

I’m in Florida and my Costco is 5 minutes away – as the crow flies, it’s less than a mile! Love it!!

569 Brian // 2011.03.31 at 9:25 am

Katie:
Lucky Easterner!!!! And one of the few ones too!
Can you feel the pain of the poor one’s who have to either shop at Stinky Sam’s or drive for an hour or more to get to a Costco?
We have a brand New (well a year old now) Sam’s club that is not even a 1/4 mile from my closest Costco. It’s ok, but oh, so, boring. BUT, at least they have Coke in their food court and not Pepsi.

570 Katie // 2011.04.01 at 2:57 pm

Brian: Yes, I am very lucky to be so close to Costco… do feel bad for those who have to drive so far to get to one!

We also have a Sam’s Club – about 20 min. away, but not in a great section of town…There are certain products they stock that Costco doesn’t, so we go there occasionally, and Sam’s does have a gas station. Don’t like to eat at their food court, always is so not-so-clean looking.

So, given the choice between the two – Costco’s #1 in my book!!!

571 Rose // 2011.04.01 at 9:41 pm

When costco has a hiring fair does anyone know how it is run? Is it usually real busy? Do they do on the spot interviews

572 Jared // 2011.04.02 at 1:07 pm

Hey all,
There’s lots of rumors about a Costco coming to Spanish Fork/Springville,Utah……
Does anybody know if there’s any truth to these rumors????
Thanks for the work you do on here Kimberly!

573 Bo // 2011.04.03 at 8:13 pm

Just curious if there is to be a Costco built in Eagle, Idaho I’ve been hearing some rumors around about it.

574 Gary // 2011.04.05 at 5:57 pm

I have been told thru a Costco source that no warehouse will be opening in Port St. Lucie in Nov 2011.

I am a member and asked a warehouse manager. Its just another rumor I guess.

575 Bill // 2011.04.06 at 10:10 am

I live in Yorktown Heights, NY (still no town approval on the store here) so I am thrilled to be getting a local warehouse, but I do not understand Costco’s aversion to locations north of Westchester. The store talked about in Newburgh would have been great for people in Dutchess County, where they have Sams and BJ’s. Seems strange that Costco would just give up the rest of the state to their competition. I guess now they will drive down to Yorktown, once (if) it opens.

576 Bobby // 2011.04.08 at 11:20 am

Katie….Melbourn has a lot of red tape, I have no idea when this will ever happen. BO…… I’ve heard about Eagle, ID but have seen these rumors go away. I have heard they do not want to do this building because the economy in the Boise area is so terriable right how. I think this building might be 5 or so year down the road yet! Hope this helps!

577 JOHN // 2011.04.08 at 5:51 pm

GARY:::::: YOUR WRONG, COSTCO IS COMING TO PORT ST. LUCIE ,FL. IN NOVEMBER 2011. I CHECKED WITH A CORPORATE SOURCE, COSTCO LIKES TO KEEP IT HUSH- HUSH, UNTIL THEY BREAK GROUND . THE PERSON YOU ASKED PROBABLY DOESENT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT YET. SO CHECK YOUR RESOURSES BETTER NEXT TIME, GOOD LUCK

578 Sharon // 2011.04.09 at 8:55 am

This is about OKC and OKLAHOMA in general. I have heard that the reason that Costco is not in Oklahoma period is the way that the liquor laws are written. Land is not expensive here like it is in other places and the laws here do need to be changed. But we are sick sand tired of SAMs and most of the people who want Costco would not be shopping for any kind of liquor or even alcohol. We are families that want to save money. Just something you could pass on to the Costco people you might know is that we really need a COSTCO here in OKC.

579 Wilma Oakley // 2011.04.09 at 3:38 pm

Please, Please, when are we ever going to get a Cosco in Salina, Wichita, or Hutchinson, ks??? We need one so much. We have Sam’s but Cosco is so much better. I have shopped at Cosco out of state and loved it. PLEASE COME TO KANSAS AND BUILD A STORE HERE. WE NEED THIS. THANK YOU.

580 alonzo // 2011.04.09 at 4:18 pm

how about ukiah

581 Theresa // 2011.04.10 at 8:25 am

Any news on Lincoln, NE? I have heard rumors of both Sam’s Club and Costco looking at SE Lincoln…….

I didn’t go all winter to Costco in Omaha due to our awful winter. We could easily support a Costco. We don’t need another Sam’s Club.

582 beshy // 2011.04.10 at 7:39 pm

I agree about shopping in costco if it comes to oklahoma the vast majority are families that are not interested in buying liquor.
Sams club is doing so well here in okc despite the liquor laws.
In a city like albuquerue they have 3 costco warehouses and OKC metro area is double that siza and not a single costco!!!
I know that the liquor laws come up for revision every few month but they also get turned down!!!!

583 Stan // 2011.04.11 at 5:08 pm

John Thanks for writing in all caps so we could all hear you say Costco is going to open in PSL. I too have asked people at Regional offices in Ga. actually it was the Regional Marketing Manager and the Regional Manager for SouthEast 1, neither knew anything about a PSL date. I was told Sarasota would be first and PSL is just not working out. If the BJ’s deal goes trough there is better luck for a Costco in that area. Also Costco would not open a store on a Sunday or just a week before Thanks Giving, the staff would not have enough time to get ready. So unless you can type bigger so Costco can hear please get your facts/resources correct.

584 Mark Holmes // 2011.04.12 at 11:17 pm

My family has the largest property available in central Tulsa, Oklahoma. The entire S/W corner of 61st & Mingo. It’s over 17 acres and within a mile of our major retail cooridor (71st) and North/South Hwy 169. It’s perfect for Costco. Come to Tulsa!!! Sam’s is now planning store numer 3! Call if interested…Mark Holmes (918) 812/8664.

585 larry // 2011.04.14 at 1:24 pm

whats the opening date for sarasota fl.

586 Mike // 2011.04.14 at 4:39 pm

Kimberly…

Trust all is well at your end. Just to update you on the Fredericton, NB Canada Costco….Construction is progressing nicely and they are targeting an August 19, 2011 opening date.

587 mike // 2011.04.20 at 8:54 am

I heard through the grapevine that Pensacola Florida is now on the books.. Any truth to that????????????????????????

588 Jen // 2011.04.21 at 9:14 am

We really need a Costco out in Washington Mo area- it is over a hour drive to any warehouse club. There is a lot of great locations and I really think the it would go over well in this area. They can not just look at the population of Washington but of the surrounding counties because it would draw business from there also…. With the price of gas being what it is driving 2 hours round trip to a CostCo for anyone out in this area will probably not happen—-

589 Lucy // 2011.04.22 at 1:01 pm

An employee at the Louisville, KY Costco told me that they will be opening a new Costco in Clarksville, Indiana soon. He said the land is purchased. Any news on this?

590 dave // 2011.04.26 at 5:03 am

IS IT TRUE THAT COSTCO IS OPENING IN WEAVERVILLE NORTH CAROLINA (NORTH ASHEVILLE AREA) IN 2012??????????

591 Chester // 2011.04.26 at 10:27 pm

Hearing more rumors about a warehouse opening this fall in Spanish Fork, UT. Jim Sinegal is supposed to be in the area tomorrow to sign papers. He is coming, but his purpose may be more rumor than fact. @Stan, Costco will open a week before Thanksgiving. The Ogden warehouse opened 11/18/2003 and the West Bountiful store opened 11/22/2005. Here’s hoping for the Spanish Fork Warehouse.

592 Dale // 2011.04.27 at 5:24 pm

Does Costco have any plans to build a store in Baxter, Minnesota?

593 Kimberly // 2011.04.28 at 3:06 am

@Chester – From what I can dig up online, this rumor of Spanish Fork getting a Costco has been going on for years, like since 2008 it seems. I can’t find anything new to indicate that there are more concrete plans right now.

594 Bobby // 2011.04.28 at 10:03 pm

Spanish fork is ON HOLD for the time being. It was first going to be built in 08, but we will just have to wait and see.

595 heyitsme // 2011.04.29 at 10:49 am

Bobby, I’m just wondering what you have heard and when you heard it (about the Spanish Fork store)? We’ve been waiting for this store to open because my hubby wants to transfer in order to move back to his home town of Springville, so just trying to get a solid bit of knowledge somehow:) Thanks!

596 gazella // 2011.05.01 at 10:59 am

Costco needs to open up a store in Louisiana. Baton Rougeis growing exponentially and would be a fantastic spot for one! Can anyone please tell me if they have even looked at expanding into LA?

597 Mary // 2011.05.03 at 8:11 pm

It’s been 2 months since the Knoxville location was mentioned here, anybody…is it still in the works?

598 Barb // 2011.05.03 at 11:56 pm

My husband and I drove to the area where the “rumors” of where Costco was going to be in Knoxville. There is nothing out there, no signs of anything with any building that will be built in that area. Sorry…

599 Omaha // 2011.05.04 at 7:13 pm

Mary/Barb- Knoxville is in the works as I stated earlier, with a projected date of May 2012. This is if everything works out with the land, permits, city council, bids, ect. I watch this location weekly!

600 Mary // 2011.05.09 at 10:59 pm

Thanks Barb and Omaha for the updates, I am going to TN in July to buy a home… when I stopped hearing anything, it gets a little tense. I can only afford 2 mortgages for a year (give or take)

601 dave // 2011.05.10 at 8:01 pm

ANY MORE NEWS ON ASHEVILLE! NORTH CAROLINA???

602 Shannon // 2011.05.10 at 8:04 pm

Really would LOVE to see a Costco in Asheville area

603 Chris // 2011.05.11 at 10:59 pm

I was told today by an employee at the Mall of Georgia Costco that a Savannah, GA and an Athens, GA store are both in the works. Has anyone heard anything?

604 James Grisham // 2011.05.13 at 12:58 pm

Kimberly,
Going back and reading some past posts about new Costco stores. In 2009, you mentioned Colville WA. The population of the entire county is only 42,000.
Probably too small a population to support a Costco because the two surrounding counties combined only have a population of 20,000. There are many small communities in southern British Columbia, but would people cross an international border just to shop at Costco?

One thing that I have noticed is that Costco seems to have wonderfully loyal customers with only about 400 stores in 40 states, while Wal Mart has over 3,700 stores in 50 states. I wish I could persuade my wife to stop shopping at Wal Mart. Take care, James

605 Michael // 2011.05.14 at 5:09 am

Awhile back there was some chatter about a Costco in Paso Robles, CA but nothing recently. What the status on those rumors? thanks

606 cris // 2011.05.14 at 12:54 pm

I am just wondering why we dont have a Costco in Northern Ontario, Thunder Bay to be exact?!? We have a population that would support one as well as surrounding areas……

thanks!
Cris

607 Marty McFly // 2011.05.14 at 1:52 pm

No Costco in Thunder bay…..too cold!!

608 Richard // 2011.05.16 at 7:40 pm

On the new locations page I did not see any new stores in Texas on the list and today I just heard that Costco is opening a store in Frisco, Texas this fall.

609 Dan // 2011.05.17 at 7:56 am

Any news on a Costco coming to North Canton,Ohio?
We have over an hour drive to the closest one

610 janice // 2011.05.17 at 9:38 am

Hi Kimberly,
We live in Stillwater, OK and always look forward to going to Costco when we go home to visit family in CA. Are there any plans to eventually have a Costco in OKC ? I noticed that there aren’t any stores in AR either and am wondering if that is because of the WalMart/Sam’s headquarters in Bentonville, AR. Do they feel the market is already saturated because of the number of Sams Clubs or could they have an “agreement” with the WalMart corporation not to build within a certain distance of the headquarters? I know that Sams and Costco are directly across from each other in several cities in CA.

Thanks,
Janice

611 Dave // 2011.05.17 at 6:40 pm

Barbera,
Have you heard of any info on the Costco opening in Weaverville NC (north Asheville) area?

612 Dave // 2011.05.17 at 6:41 pm

Kimberly,
Any info on the AshevilleNC opening or Weaverville NC north Asheville NC?

613 Dan // 2011.05.17 at 7:25 pm

There is a Sam`s in Bentonville plus Fayetteville.Aldi`s keeps them on their toes there

614 Rebeccare // 2011.05.17 at 11:04 pm

I’ve heard that Costco is coming to us in Murfreesboro, TN. Supposedly the location has been decided on and secured. Any truth to this fabulousness??

615 Omaha // 2011.05.18 at 5:28 pm

Now do you believe Knoxville fans!
http://www.volunteertv.com/home/headlines/Costco_could_be_coming_to_our_area_122068869.html

616 Jean // 2011.05.19 at 9:06 am

Yes, Frisco’s new warehouse manager has been released. Instead of July it is closer to Sept. They were able to build a Costco in about 4 months here in Rockwall, TX. Yes, it is coming to Friscio, TX.

617 Mary // 2011.05.21 at 6:21 pm

Omaha, I always did believe you… lol

618 sean // 2011.05.24 at 10:03 am

I was told that the Sarasota warehouse was put on hold. Can tell me if construction has started. There is somekind of red tape going on, I dont know what it is.

619 Jacob // 2011.05.26 at 11:07 pm

Just a follow up about the Costco in Northern Colorado. Announcement of store expected in August. Location seems to be the Centerra shopping center in Loveland, but Costco had many sites to chose from so this is not certain yet. So tell all your Sam’s Club friends to get ready to cancel that membership and get ready for a Costco up North.

620 Derek // 2011.05.27 at 5:06 pm

Hello all, I was just informed by a friend that distrbutes product to Costco in Middleton Wisconsin that they have just purchased land in Sun Prairie Wisconsin and would like to be open in 2 years! We need one on the east side so this is great news if its not just a pipe dream but he said the manager approached him and discussed this with him. Does anyone know about this possibly happening?

621 Kathy // 2011.05.28 at 8:24 am

Announced earlier this week that PEI is getting 3 new box stores. Hoping that one of those three will be Costco. We have a 2 hour drive which includes crossing an 8 mile toll bridge to get to Costco in Moncton, NB. Anyone know?

622 John // 2011.05.28 at 4:54 pm

When is costco coming to north dakota huh ???????

623 Pam // 2011.05.30 at 1:14 pm

I moved to McAllen, TX. from Tacoma WA, where I have been a member of Costco since its beginnings. I was excited, in 2008, to see that a Costco would be built here by the time I moved. No progress or word since then??. As of February, 2011, McGraw Hill listed a bid notice and plans for the warehouse construction in Pharr, TX. It says the status is ‘delayed’, however this is a recent listing. What do you know about it? Here is the link to the notification: http://network.construction.com/Plans/BBDRInfo.aspx?DRN=200800721809&src=plansscope. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE…. update on the progress. Sick of Sams (already) and have to drive 4 hrs to the nearest Costco Warehouse. This is the southmost tip of Texas, gulf-side.

624 tim // 2011.05.30 at 10:16 pm

To all those wondering about the Knoxville, Tn. location the have submitted their site plans we should know in mid June if they are approved.

625 Barb // 2011.05.31 at 3:14 pm

Thanks for the info. Tim

626 Andrea // 2011.05.31 at 9:31 pm

Any talk of a Costco in Vero Beach, Fl? Sam’s is the only game in town here. Plenty of property on SR 60 west of I-95.

627 Derek // 2011.06.01 at 12:32 pm

Kimberly or anyone know of anything in Sun Prairie Wisconsin. See earlier post…. Ive heard that they have purchased land there and would like to be open in 2 years! Any truth to this?

Thank you!

628 Mary // 2011.06.02 at 10:36 am

June 16th is the Farragut town planning commission meeting, they will vote on it then. (Knoxville Costco)

629 Mary // 2011.06.02 at 10:37 am

That is in reference to the article Omaha left on comment 615

630 toni // 2011.06.03 at 3:59 pm

Stan-comment 583!right before Thanksgiving not enough time,what a joke how about the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.Ask Burnsville,MN that and Manhattan a week before Thanksgiving also the 3 that were opened within a week of Thanksgiving in the Chicagoland area last year.

631 raul // 2011.06.04 at 8:46 am

i would like to know if is true you will be opening a store in coralville iowa, come on we really need a costco here ! please

632 toni // 2011.06.04 at 2:43 pm

Coralville, IA yes it is true mid November.

633 Jill // 2011.06.06 at 6:25 am

Anybody heard of a Northland Area (Kansas City) Costco? I have a friend out there swearing she’s getting one, there’s already one about 10 miles maybe a tad bit more from her. Rumor going around her area is they’ve already purchased the land.

634 Kimberly // 2011.06.06 at 8:46 am

@Jill – I haven’t heard anything about a new KC area Costco. But I know they need one over around the area by the airport for sure. All they have in that area is a Sam’s Club….yech.

635 Mike // 2011.06.08 at 12:56 pm

Kimberly..

An update on the Fredericton, NB CostCo……Steelwork has been completed and they continue to work on the building roof and are just now starting to enclose the sides of the building. Memberships are now being sold at a trailer onsite and the job fair has been publicly announced for June 14 and 15. Appears that they are well on their way to having everything ready for the August 19 opening!

636 David // 2011.06.08 at 1:10 pm

Any news about Costco opening up in Atascadero, Ca?

Thanks

637 Elizabeth // 2011.06.08 at 7:26 pm

The Costco that you have listed as Yawata really should be listed as Kyoto Yawata, as otherwise every one will wonder where this place is. The area about 25min south of Kyoto Station by train, but like most Costcos in Japan, it’ll be easier to reach by car.

I love Japan, but I’m looking forward to going back to So.Cal where the commute to my closest Costco is 10 minutes versus 2.5 hours. xD

638 Robert // 2011.06.09 at 1:40 am

New costco in Orange county, CA
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/mervyns-303775-terra-costco.html

from the article

“Bob Nelson, vice president of financial planning and investor relations for Costco, said in April: “If all goes as planned, it will open next summer.” The chain hopes to have an opening date for the Bella Terra Costco in spring 2012.”

639 bryan // 2011.06.09 at 7:26 am

Any word on a Costco in Lincoln, NE? Driving to Omaha is KILLING us and Sam’s Club is expanding to a store on the south-side…please!!!

640 philip // 2011.06.09 at 2:57 pm

philip, hi will costco ever open a store in oklahoma city

641 John H // 2011.06.09 at 7:14 pm

Following up on Philips points on OK City. I’m not from OK but am I alone in (slightly) sighing at the news of yet another Costco location in CA. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy that Costco is still opening stores and this will be great news for Costco fans in the Bella Terra area I know – I wish you well…….. honestly .

Oklahoma has a 3.7 million population, 1.25m in the OKC metro area and has no Costco’s at all. 119 and counting in California, population 36m. Thats one for every 300,000 Californians and ……. err …… none for every 3.7 million Oklahomians.

And there are another two CA locations currently on the list above and now Bella Terra. Costco’s home base in Washington at 6.6m does even better at one Costco every 225,000 (29 total) while poor old Texas has just 17 stores (I imagined there would be way more) for roughly one store for every 1.4m residents of their total 24m. And Oklahoma isn’t alone – looks like there are 10 states with exactly no Costco’s.

So, what is the rationale here? I kind of get Washington and how it will have built up but Costco has thousands of die hard fans like Philip and I all over the country who have 3,4,5 or more hours one way drive to their nearest Costco. I drive 3 hrs to Kansas City from Wichita, KS (the largest metropolitan area in KS at 600,000) every 8 weeks or so and would be over the moon to have just a 26 mile drive to my nearest store or 5 stores in a 70 mile radius, as is currently the case in Bella Terra. People will get in their car and drive to Costco in a way they won’t to other stores so you have to ask, how many NEW customers will yet another CA store gain – and by that I mean customers for whom it doesn’t just save a couple of $$ in gas for a shorter trip – I mean real new customers who otherwise would never have shopped at Costco? Surely at least 25-50% of Bella Terra’s revenue will come from member spend currently with other local Costco stores. It really makes me wonder at a strategy that keeps saturating one already pretty well covered state whilst missing out on millions of consumers in whole states and leaving hundreds of miles between stores in others.

Anyone have any insight from Costco on this topic?

I’m sure Costco themselves monitor this site – so whats the story Costco? With almost 4 million consumers sitting just above the logistical hub of Dallas, why isn’t Oklahoma worth a couple of stores in OKC and maybe one in Tulsa? Oh and while you are at it – Wichita would be quite good too

642 Kimberly // 2011.06.10 at 2:41 am

@Elizabeth – Thanks for the tip about the Yawata location; I’ll make sure to update the listing. I miss my 10 minute commute to my Costco too. Although, I guess I shouldn’t complain to you because i still only have about a 40 – 50 minute drive to my preferred Costco here in London.

643 Kimberly // 2011.06.10 at 2:45 am

@John – It is strange how they keep putting up new stores in California when there are so many places where it seems like they could make a bigger impact. However, I do know that they have looked at putting up a warehouse in Wichita for years and years and can’t find an appropriate piece of land (at least that is what I’ve heard). I’m wondering if that is the same problem they have in OKC too. And then of course, there are planning issues that have to be taken into account. Some places actually have limits on how big a single store can be and often that would make the Costco warehouses too small to be feasible.

644 beshy // 2011.06.10 at 2:32 pm

we have 4 sams club in in okc area and they are larger than a couple of costcos in dallas area, alot have to do with the stupid liquor law, but gain 4 sams clubs doing very well, this is one of the most stable areas economically in the country, with a metro area of 1.3 million with another 1 million in tulsa about 90 miles away………

645 Mark // 2011.06.12 at 4:25 pm

Any updates concerning the Sarasota opening?

646 sfbob // 2011.06.12 at 9:39 pm

Costco: when are you going to put a store in Santa Fe, NM?

647 Mark // 2011.06.13 at 6:13 am

Is it true that the problem in Wheaton MD is causing the problem for Sarasota

648 Kimberly // 2011.06.13 at 6:53 am

@Mark - ~~I haven’t heard of a problem in any Wheaton but Wheaton, IL where they want gas and the town planners are less keen on that (at least that is my recollection).~~Okay, my bad, I kept thinking Wheaton, Illinois was the problem area. Duh. But no, it was Wheaton, MD. However, the latest news is that Costco will be opening in Wheaton, MD sometime in 2012.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/leggett-scores-victory-on-wheaton-costco-deal/2011/05/16/AFuvpC5G_story.html

649 Kimberly // 2011.06.15 at 4:09 am

It looks like Iowa will soon be getting their second Costco location. The new warehouse will be in Coralville on Heartland Drive. There are some buildings already on the site that will be renovated to make way for the new 160,000-square-foot wholesale warehouse, with a 600-spot attached parking garage and covered gas station. The current plan is to open in mid-November, it seems.

For more information: http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20110613/NEWS01/106130313/Costco-moving-ahead-new-Coralville-site

And: http://www.press-citizen.com/article/20110614/NEWS01/106140317/Costco-holding-off-Coralville-announcement

650 Kimberly // 2011.06.15 at 4:28 am

And for all of you Costco fans in Knoxville, TX you might finally be getting a Costco. I think someone already posted a link to one of these stories, but here’s another one. The new warehouse is being proposed for Lovell Road and Kingston Pike in Farragut. However, as I understand it there are lots and lots of code and planning issues that could still signal a problem for the development. But I’ll keep my fingers crossed.

For more information: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jun/01/costco-farragut/

And: http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jun/08/josh-flory-farragut-costco/

651 Mary // 2011.06.16 at 11:20 pm

@Omaha, Barb, Matt Varney, Alan97, Tim…and anyone I accidentally left out, Does anyone know the outcome of The June 16th Farraguts planning commission meeting?

652 Mary // 2011.06.16 at 11:25 pm

@ Omaha….I BELIEVE you, I am just the most impatient person when it comes to waiting for answers. LOL

653 Mark // 2011.06.19 at 5:24 am

Everyone who keeps asking about Sarasota, FL; Costco planned on having their store in a mall that was being built there. That site was looking to open this Fall, but since the mall has dragged their feet (failing to find enough stores) and asked Costco to pick up some of the financial slack, the project has come to a hold.

They will eventually build in Sarasota, and a good chance at this new mall. But no timeframe has been established since no one knows when the mall will come around.

I haven’t heard a lot of people asking about Redmond, WA. That was a FORSURE project until the developer asked Costco to pay outrageous costs towards the value of the land until the project was completed. This pissed Jim off, and now the land sits vacant. If anyone knows the area its right off the exit of 520 behind the UPS depot. The developer has now built the road which he originally asked Costco to build and Costco still isn’t budging on the land in response to the developers greediness…

Lynwood, WA will be on the books soon, opening Fall 2012/Spring 2013 depending how long it takes to rezone the land. The location is the old Lynwood High School located across the street from the mall. If anyone has been by there, its been leveled and now the town meetings and city permits have to go through. This will be a good site!

I heard someone asking about North Dakota! Costco is in search of their first site close to Fargo with a open date of hopefully Fall 2012/Spring 2013.

Chicago, IL South Loop will open Spring 2012 in the medical district.

654 tim // 2011.06.21 at 3:40 pm

to Mary haven’t heard anything yet would imagine sometime this week we will know something

655 Mary // 2011.06.21 at 6:54 pm

@Tim… Thanks for getting back to me, You are getting a Costco!!! Check “the Big Orange Press” and “Farragut press” . Both June 16, 2011. Quoting the Big Orange Press, “If all goes according to plan, as early as August of this year and be open at the end of the year or in early 2012″ . The town of Farragut and Costco appear to be working well with each other. In July Costco will submit their site plan to the municipal planning commission in Farragut.

656 Mary // 2011.06.21 at 6:58 pm

@ Tim, sorry…as early as August of this year they could start breaking ground and be open at the end of the year or in early 2012. I was thinking faster than I was typing.

657 chicov1 // 2011.06.21 at 7:01 pm

Kimberly, any news on Riverhead LI

658 tim // 2011.06.22 at 7:07 am

Mary my buddy who works for Costco in Virginia is hearing a springtime opening is the plan but we would gladly take it earlier. As I plan on going to work for them soon as they put the now hiring sign up he tells me it is a super company to work for with great benefits………..will try to update when i see some progress on the site which is less than 2 miles from my home.

659 Cori // 2011.06.22 at 7:44 am

Oh Costco, please come to Rochester, MN.

660 sean // 2011.06.22 at 8:19 am

The Sarasota Costco is still on hold.

661 Mary // 2011.06.22 at 8:24 pm

@Tim, I am looking forward to meeting and working with you. Costco really is a great company to work for. Thanks for keeping me updated.

662 Donald Ashcroft // 2011.06.23 at 1:00 am

Any word on a Costco being built in or around Rockford Il. or Janesville Wisconsin? We have to drive over an hour to Schaumburg Il. and would love to have one closer.

663 sean // 2011.06.23 at 10:13 am

Donald, the only one going up in Illinois will be in the south loop.

664 shawn // 2011.06.23 at 11:09 am

Any Idea on what happen to the Redmond, WA location? I know Costco bought the land and then the city approved the permits so any word??
Thanks

665 B.P. // 2011.06.23 at 11:57 pm

Costco has supposedly been sniffing around Grand Junction, CO again. Anyone with ANY info at all? We’re desperate!!

666 Mike // 2011.06.25 at 11:40 am

Anyone know why there no locations in Louisiana or Mississippi ?

667 Frank B // 2011.06.28 at 12:32 pm

Any idea if and when there will be a Costco in Maine? I am moving there from NYC where I have 5 within a half-hour drive. I’ve gone to several in eastern Canada and can’t imagine none in a huge state like Maine.

668 Andy M // 2011.06.30 at 3:25 pm

i just moved from Dallas to OKC and there’s NO COSTCO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????? WHEN WILL THER BE ONE ????? Instead of going “postal” I’m thinking of going “costco”!

669 DHI // 2011.07.01 at 4:51 pm

I definitely second an earlier request for a Costco in Lexington, KY. That city could definitely support it!

670 Al // 2011.07.03 at 6:38 am

Does anyone know if there going to put another Costco in Colorado Springs?

671 Tess // 2011.07.03 at 8:47 am

any word on a Asheville, North Carolina or W North Carolina location?

672 shannon // 2011.07.03 at 9:49 am

I’m with Tess…rumor had it something might be coming this way…we NEED a Costco! Have to drive to Spartanburg, SC store….:-(

673 Todd // 2011.07.04 at 7:20 am

From what I heard regarding the Sarasota warehouse is the recently received the permit to demolish the building,(which was first said that they would renovate the existing building in mall). A week later they said it was put on hold.

674 Todd // 2011.07.04 at 7:24 am

They Knoxville building is waiting for the Municipal Planning commission meeting this month. A lot of people are indicating a Oct.- Nov. opening. I only see this if they break ground in August which is possible if everything goes smooth.

675 tim // 2011.07.04 at 7:40 am

My source in Costco says they are pulling for a springtime opening for the Knoxville loacale…

676 Mary // 2011.07.04 at 5:20 pm

@ Tim and Todd. Hmm, even if everything ( mpc wise) were to go smoothly and ground is going to be broken in August, I understand that this is not going to be the easiest patch of ground to excavate. Once the footings are set I believe it is approx. 120 days before opening. Realistically, I can’t see Costco opening until 2012.

677 Mary // 2011.07.04 at 5:22 pm

Tim seems to have a good source….I would be inclined to go with his thoughts at this point.

678 Todd // 2011.07.05 at 1:41 am

Yes I also have heard of spring of 2012 for Knoxville, I have heard both late fall or Spring(April). Either way its coming that is the good thing.

679 Steve // 2011.07.05 at 11:31 am

Todd, Plans were not approved at June meeting, will submit again in july, opening put off till May 2012. Not what we wanted to hear

680 Mary // 2011.07.05 at 8:43 pm

May 2012 isn’t the end of the world…would like it sooner. Haven’t heard that plans weren’t approved at all though. Just that another meeting in July will take place.

681 Todd // 2011.07.06 at 1:57 am

Some of the info I was getting was from some articles in the Knoxville paper which stated that the city would be submitting to the municipal planning commission for a meeting this month, also stating in the article is possible grading to begin in August.
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jun/08/josh-flory-farragut-costco/
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2011/jun/01/costco-farragut/
It sounds that this may take more than one meeting.

682 Kimberly // 2011.07.06 at 3:37 am

I thought it sounded like their might be trouble getting the plans approved for the Knoxville Costco location. I just read a lot of stuff about how difficult the planners had been to deal with for other businesses. However, I was hoping, for the sake of all you TN Costco fans, that this would go smoothly and they’d get it open in early 2012. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the next planning meeting goes better!

683 Al // 2011.07.06 at 10:33 am

Can anybody comment on a proposed store in Baxter, MN? A story was run in the paper a few months ago and I see the Real Estate website shows a layout with a 2012 opening. Are they serious or just testing the water?

684 Glen // 2011.07.07 at 5:52 am

Hear roomers of a Costco coming to Mankato, Minn. Is this TRUE.

685 Mike // 2011.07.07 at 9:32 am

There are rumors around Madison, WI that a second Costco will be opening on the East Side of town, the Sun Prairie/DeForest area. Does anyone know if this is true?

686 Pete // 2011.07.07 at 1:45 pm

I also would like to get my request in for a Costco location in Lexington, KY. We’re from the Seattle area and, find that Sams Club can’t hold a candle to the quality of Costco. We miss Costco!

687 Virginia // 2011.07.07 at 2:53 pm

Any updates on the Port Saint Lucie location? I also have asked employees in Palm Beach Gardens and they have no knowledge. Thanks!

688 Luissss // 2011.07.07 at 8:05 pm

When will you guys finally put a costco in mcallen tx weve always been waiting for one since you guys were supposedly going to put one a couple of years ago in pharr but havent heard anything afterwards weve all been waiting and im sure it would be full every sibgle day first of all there is the population to maintain one even 2 costcos just in mcallen and the suburbs and all the mexican nationals that pass our international bridges every single day you guys should really put one because we’ve been waiting,we are the fastest metrpolitan areas in the nation and a population of almost a million,without a costco

689 orlando gonzalez // 2011.07.07 at 8:06 pm

any news of Costco in Sarasota?

690 Derek // 2011.07.08 at 6:07 am

@Mike, I also have heard the same thing from a friend of mine who delivers to the west side store in Middleton. He had said that the manager had told him they are looking at land on hwy C in Sun Prairie. I havent seen anything on it though in the star paper. I wonder if you called the board in Sun Prairie if they might have heard about a land purchase maybe? I posted on here about a month ago and nobody has responded to that post yet. I hope your right though! Who did you hear this from?

691 Lisa // 2011.07.09 at 10:32 pm

As of right now, the Sarasota, FL warehouse is on hold…

692 Maria // 2011.07.13 at 10:51 am

Costco please come to Asheville! I drive to Spartinburg to do my shopping.Its getting to be to far of a drive and my membership is up soon. Probably won’t renew : ( The community would greatly welcome Costco the demand is here please come!

693 Stephen // 2011.07.14 at 9:03 am

Is there any plans to build a Costco in the Northern Kentucky, Florence Area? The closest Costco right now is at least an hour away. With gas prices and time, it is not worth it to travel that far. We have a large family and really would benefit from having a Costco near by, as would many others that we know in the area. Right now we have to settle for Sam’s Club. Please give us some hope.

694 Suzy Goodin // 2011.07.17 at 7:05 pm

Is there any news on Costco coming to Newnan, GA?

695 Jen // 2011.07.17 at 9:16 pm

@Derek and @Mike… Sun Priarie IS happening. Rumor has it that the managers at the Middleton location have been met with management and been given the choice to stay in Middleton OR move over the new location in Sun Prairie when it opens. I heven’t heard a date…but my sister-in-law’s best friend is a manager and is set to be transferred upon opening. I am assuming that it is going in by the new Target? Eastgate Cinema will be breaking ground there shortly for a new cinema.

696 Barbara // 2011.07.18 at 4:00 pm

I see Costco is opening in Port St Lucie Fl Novembe of this year.. any idea WHERE? I dont see any building going up so they must be taking over an existing one.

Anyone know where the Costco will be?

697 Derek // 2011.07.18 at 6:28 pm

@ Jen.. Well thats the second (rumor) post on here now so maybe it will get here after all! I wonder how we can find out for sure if they have purchased the land and what spot its at? It for sure couldnt be across form target because Woodmans food Market just broke ground in that spot on Friday? Unless They would go down the road on C more towards the Cop shop maybe? Does anyone know a date for ground breaking? Thanks!

698 Jen // 2011.07.19 at 2:44 pm

@ Derek…there is tons of room over there… http://ibmadison.com/commercialdevelopment?id=533 this shows a great ariel shot…I am betting it will go either directly across the street from Target or even at the middle-left of that pic. This article is a year old so info is a bit dated. HAs anyone just asked outright at the service desk? I’m heading over there this week so maybe I will just ask my checker and see what they have to tell me!!!

699 Jen // 2011.07.19 at 2:53 pm

@ Derek… this is the link I was looking for… http://www.shopprairielakes.com/page.php?page_id=12 there is PLENTY of room!

700 Mike // 2011.07.19 at 3:54 pm

Any updates on a Columbia, SC Costco? We’re getting ready to move and don’t know if we should renew our membership.

701 Jamie // 2011.07.21 at 11:27 am

NEED a Costco in Little Rock AR!!!

702 Randy // 2011.07.21 at 8:30 pm

Is the Costco in far West Edmonton,Alberta in the Granville subdivision going ahead? I have read that the Costco in west Edmonton on 149st is the busiest Costco in North America!!I can believe that because we have actually driven away after going there because the line up of cars is down the road for blocks and there are zero parking stalls available..We have actually parked at the casino just west of that location and carried our purchases to the car from there!!
We were in Birmingham Alabama last year and you could have fired a cannon and not hit a person it was so quiet!! Also the Costco at The District in Tustin Ca was only moderately busy on a sat afternoon just last week.

703 Randy // 2011.07.21 at 8:34 pm

We have 5 Costcos in Edmonton and its still not enough..Please build that one that shows pending in the new Granville area of far west Edmonton..Please Please Please.

704 Derek // 2011.07.25 at 1:58 pm

@Jen. Thats a good point and a nice shot on the link you provided. It sure didnt look like enough room back there but i guess so looking at the plat map. Please let me know if you end up asking at the store. Thanks!

705 tim // 2011.07.25 at 3:38 pm

Hey all Knoxville locale has been approved so we hope to see some site work done soon.

706 Bill // 2011.07.25 at 5:58 pm

There may be good news in Pensacola, FL. The rumor mill at Sam’s Club says that Costco is coming to Pensacola. It can’t happen soon enough to suit me.

707 Josh // 2011.07.25 at 6:11 pm

@Maria and everyone who asked about Asheville. We too drive to Spartanburg, or Greenville if we have reason to be there, and hate it (but going to Sam’s Club would be worse). Sadly, the last time we were there I was chatting with a management type who told me that they had an option on a site in Arden (which I had heard from some of my neighbors), but they dropped it and decided to build a store in East Tennessee instead (I guess the Knoxville store referred to above). Yuck. They really should pick up the Spartanburg store and move it here. They don’t need it with Greenville so close, and it’s usually pretty empty.

708 Mary // 2011.07.26 at 8:53 am

@ Tim, Thanks for the info…I am in TN now on vaacation . Bought a home when we were down here this time. I am sooooo ready to transfer down here.

709 tim // 2011.07.26 at 2:13 pm

Mary we are excited to have another option over Sams plus i will prolly end up working for them also

710 AT // 2011.07.26 at 4:28 pm

Any news in Costco Sarasota??

711 Randy // 2011.07.26 at 9:53 pm

I just received conformation from the developer of Granville in West Edmonton Alberta that yes we are getting a COSTCO!
I am sooooo happy.

Thank You Costco.I will be walking distance to my new Costco..Whoooo Hoooo>

712 Brenda // 2011.07.27 at 12:03 pm

Does anyone know if he rumors of a Costco opening in the state of Delaware are true? Apparently they are starting to build in November 2011 in the New Castle County area, just wanted confirmation if this is indeed happening in Delaware. Thank you or any updates….

713 shannon // 2011.07.27 at 12:12 pm

@Josh – agreed! Costco PLEASE come to Asheville area !

714 Josh // 2011.07.27 at 12:59 pm

@shannon – There’s a more hopeful rumor than what I wrote above: http://myweaverville.com/2011/02/22/costco-in-weaverville/ . That would be up near the Lowes, off I-26. We’d love that, since we live in North Asheville. One can dream… I think both Costco and Trader Joe’s are missing a bet; they’re California companies and probably don’t really understand what Asheville’s population is like, and how ready-made the place is for both of them.

715 Judy // 2011.07.27 at 6:44 pm

Please open a Costco in Temple Texas. This area is building up and it would be an excellent location for job growth and opportunity for the people of Central Texas. We have to travel over 1.5hrs to the nearest store and if a Costco was in this location it would be a huge benefit to this area and to the people. Thanks

716 AT // 2011.07.27 at 7:15 pm

who can tell me when is the opening of the costco in Sarasota??

717 Mark // 2011.07.27 at 7:41 pm

I heard the Costco is going to open in spring 2012 at the Westfield Mall. Hope this happens.

718 charlie // 2011.07.28 at 10:31 am

Do you know where the Port st lucie costco is? Addicted says it will open in November.

719 Barbara // 2011.07.28 at 10:32 am

I asked that too.. still waiting for a response.. where in Port St Lucie??

720 Bren // 2011.07.28 at 11:12 am

@Charlie and Barbara – I heard that the Port St Lucie is on hold perhaps until early March 2012, Port St. Lucie is in Florida!

721 Barbara // 2011.07.28 at 11:17 am

ok.. but any idea WHERE it was supposed to open.. location?

722 Bren // 2011.07.28 at 2:00 pm

@Barbara, as indicated early post, Port St. Lucie is in FLORIDA, it is near Jupiter and West Palm Beaches.

723 Nan // 2011.07.29 at 1:18 pm

What about in Columbia, SC

724 Barbara // 2011.07.29 at 1:27 pm

Ok.. please put on your glasses…. I KNOW where Port St Lucie IS,… I LIVE THERE… what another poster and I asked is where IN Port St Lucie would it be. We haven’t seen any kind of building going up or even land messed with.

We would expect it to be either off Gatlin Blvd, St Lucie West Blvd. or possibly taking over some building off US#1 Trying to have an idea, even if its on hold till next March.

Thank you!

725 M.Triplett // 2011.07.30 at 7:58 am

IS there any plans in the near future for Costco to break ground in Athens, GA?

726 Lee // 2011.07.30 at 7:36 pm

No plans for Delaware state Costco openings…Nov 2012 there will be one in Delaware County, PA. – Barbara, from what I know, Port St. Lucie is not happening, they were to go in the area off Gatlin, however, Sam’s beat out their contract. According to Costco Corp Real Estate Offices, there is NO concrete plans to build or purchase existing space in Port St. Lucie in 2012. My husband works with Costco for over 20 years and he got this from one of the V.P. Sorry I don’t know anymore than that…

727 Todd // 2011.07.31 at 7:35 am

I am hearing from the people in Orlando that we are building in Clermont, Fla(Bella Quolina SP?) They already have the land and were to build a couple of years ago but put it on hold. Now they are saying they are going to build there just don’t know if its this year or next year or the year after, anyone know more on this? Thanks.

728 Barbara // 2011.07.31 at 10:49 am

Thanks Lee.. thats disappointing big time. Sams here is no big deal. I can hope can’t I!

729 stan // 2011.08.01 at 9:25 am

Anymore locactions opening in the Jacksonville area?????

730 Ruby // 2011.08.02 at 12:17 am

I heard a rumor that an empty former Home Depot in Holland MI is becoming a Costco… Fabulous if true… Any idea if/when? Thanks!

731 Kimberly // 2011.08.02 at 3:36 am

I guess I’m going to have to take Port St. Lucie off of my list of upcoming locations. It doesn’t look like this is going to go through. Sorry Florida fans.

732 Lisa // 2011.08.02 at 11:25 pm

@Todd…I work for Costco and I also have been hearing a lot of word going around about a possible Clermont location…I’ve heard rumors we just need approval from corporate for a go…but that is all I am hearing so far….I will keep you updated if I hear anything else.

733 Mike // 2011.08.11 at 11:43 am

Kimberley…

The new store in Fredericton is set to open next week…August 19th. They are just putting the finishing touches on the store now ie lanscaping, stocking and cleanup. For more info see here:

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/front/article/1430983

734 Kimberly // 2011.08.12 at 7:14 am

@Mike – Thanks for the update & the link.

735 Mike // 2011.08.12 at 5:37 pm

Kimberly….My pleasure :^)

736 Scott // 2011.08.13 at 3:45 pm

Is there a time of year when Costco announces it’s expansion plans for the next year?
We had heard a rumor that Costco was set to announce it’s decision on a location for a new store in either Fort Collins, Timnath, or Loveland, CO this past week. Have any of the Costco employees in Colorado heard where it may be built? We’ve heard that a September 2012 is the target date for opening

737 bob luczko // 2011.08.15 at 5:56 am

when will costco come to Ashville, NC ??

738 Daniel Stokes // 2011.08.15 at 12:26 pm

Does anyone know about a Costco being built around Grove City which is just south of Columbus,Ohio?

739 Derek // 2011.08.15 at 3:33 pm

@ Jen and anyone who might have heard about the Sun Prairie Wisconsin location. Any new news!!

740 Jen // 2011.08.15 at 9:35 pm

@Derek… I asked at Costco on my last visit and they said that there will be a Costco opening in SunPrairie, by Target in 2012. My bet is that the target is to open by Black Friday, November 2012. I haven’t seen anything “official” as far as land deeds, etc…but if you drive through the development there has been surveying done in the plat on the North-East corner of Hoepker and Triumph…the lot has been mowed recently and there are lots of stakes out there so they are prepping the land for something. I am not positive that is where it is going…but it is one of the larger plats so it would make sense.

741 Jim // 2011.08.16 at 6:44 pm

Hi Kimberly. You seem to be on top of Costco openings. I live in Charlottetown PEI Canada, I’ve heard a lot of speculation that we’ve got one comming. (2013?). PLEASE tell me you heard that there’s one comming!

742 Kimberly // 2011.08.17 at 3:55 am

@Jim – I haven’t heard anything about this location, sorry. But I”ll see if there’s anything I can find. Though, 2013 is pretty far out this point, so I’m not sure that I’ll be able to turn up any news.

743 Aaron // 2011.08.17 at 2:59 pm

Kimberly, quick question for you. It sounds like the new SodaStream machines are only in the BRAND NEW Costco stores. Is there a way for me to see what stores have opened in the last 12 weeks?

744 Andrea // 2011.08.17 at 4:56 pm

Was the Port Saint Lucie Costco scratched? It had been listed all along for a Nov 2011 opening. Now it is off the list.

745 Ellen // 2011.08.18 at 4:40 pm

I hope they build one in Port St Lucie,Fl. I heard they were on this website.I work for Costco in Nj and we have a home in Port St Lucie.The closest Costco is in Palm Beach Gardens!I need one closer!

746 Allen // 2011.08.19 at 2:57 am

Anyone know where and when the north Tampa FL location will be opening? Lots of rumors floating around and people wanting jobs.

747 Kimberly // 2011.08.19 at 6:23 am

I decided to take the Port St. Lucie location off of the list because it seemed, from comments here, like it wasn’t going to happen at least not anytime soon. Also, I’ve never been able to confirm it through any other way, like a news story. But hopefully, I’ll find some promising news & it’ll be back on the list sometime soon.

748 Kimberly // 2011.08.19 at 6:31 am

@Aaron – I don’t keep a list of previous openings but I was able to go through my list of page revisions & come up with a list of openings since the beginning of May for you. I read something about the SodaStream people thinking that they might have to start telling Costco where and how to display their product, but that’s really not going to work out well for them. They should do a little reading on how it ended up when Coke tried to bully Costco. Anyway, here’s the list of store openings:

CHESTERFIELD, VA – REOPENING, May 12, 2011
COURTENAY, BC, CANADA, June 2, 2011
LODI, CA, June 9, 2011
MARLBORO, NJ, July 6, 2011
SAN MARCOS, CA – REOPENING, July 8, 2011
AUBURN, AUSTRALIA, July 21, 2011
CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA, July 22, 2011
SANATOGA, PA, August 17, 2011

749 Allen // 2011.08.19 at 12:41 pm

Just an FYI…Sarasota, FL is on hold, stuck in red tape so don’t look for that one soon. Still waiting for an answer on the north Tampa FL if anyone knows.
I’ve heard they have broken ground but may be a rumor.

750 Todd // 2011.08.19 at 1:31 pm

Allen I work in Orlando and have never heard of a N. Tampa site even being on the books. As for what we have been told is the only building even being considered in central Florida is the Clearmont building. Which could be a couple of years away. Even Sarasota sounds like it is on indefinite hold and may not happen. Back in the 80′s the company saturated south Florida and pretty much abandoned the rest of the state. It’s what you call dropping the ball.

751 Mike // 2011.08.20 at 7:52 am

Kimberly…

Was aty the Costco Fredericton opening yesterday and WOW!! Here are a couple of articles from the local media providing details on the opening:

http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/1433444
http://dailygleaner.canadaeast.com/cityregion/article/1433438

752 Mike // 2011.08.22 at 3:07 pm

Rumors I’ve heard from inside the company for Wisconsin stores include about 5 new stores in the next 2-3 years. Kenosha (or Gurnee, IL) , Madison, Milwaukee, Appleton, Green Bay.

753 Derek // 2011.08.22 at 3:29 pm

@ Jen & Mike, Jen thats great news and thanks for the update. Mike by Madison do you mean Sun Prairie which is 1 mile north of Madison?

Thanks,

Derek

754 Nan // 2011.08.22 at 4:10 pm

Don’t recall seeing a reply to whether or not a Costco is slated for Columbia, SC or Savannah, GA areas?

755 Jen // 2011.08.22 at 9:55 pm

@Mike…Another Milwaukee Store? The Pewaukee store is opening at the end of October…it’s been delayed a few times due to red tape… @Derek…that store is probably listed as Madison because it is really on the outskirts of town. It’s a great location and I am so happy to see it happen!

756 Derek // 2011.08.23 at 3:59 pm

@Jen, I drove by the location you had mentioned since i live less than a mile from there and they do have it staked off. I heard from a buddy that was out the other night with a guy from the crew thats doing the escavating job for woodmans and main street project and he said they are bidding on the job for the Costco so I think its a go! Wonder how long it will take before its open?

757 Mark // 2011.08.25 at 9:27 am

@Kim. You seem to know a lot about new Costco openings. Just wondering if you heard any news about a Costco being built on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia (Sydney, NS)? There were rumors months ago; however, nothing was finalized. The people of Sydney have to drive 4.5-5 hours to get to the nearest Costco. It would save people A LOT of money if we had a Costco in our area.

758 Frogodo // 2011.08.25 at 1:34 pm

@Kimberly – Have you heard any recent news about a Costco coming to Sault Ste. Marie ON?? We’re on pins & needles about this issue here. Any news would be greatly appreciated.

759 Beshy // 2011.08.25 at 3:14 pm

Thanks Kim for your response about Costco in Oklahoma city, it’s not much I know but it’s the most acknowledgment from Costco yet.

760 palani // 2011.08.28 at 9:37 am

Is there any plans on costo coming to Columbia, South Carolina?

761 Rojas // 2011.08.29 at 6:20 am

Does anybody know when they will replying back for augusta ga transfers

762 Lilo // 2011.09.04 at 8:55 am

My husband and I were speaking with a vendor for a roadshow at Costco who told us that Costco is definitely opening in Knoxville, TN (already confirmed here) and also in Mount Juliet, TN in Spring 2012. That would be WONDERFUL!!!! Can anyone else confirm the Mount Juliet location?

763 Cindy // 2011.09.07 at 4:51 pm

There is a huge rumor that we are getting a Costco in Shiloh or OFallon IL. Any truth?

764 Vince // 2011.09.07 at 7:51 pm

Rumors are flying again about Costco coming SOOn to the Port Charlotte / North Port area of Southwest Florida….Can anyone confirm?

765 Mary // 2011.09.07 at 10:02 pm

@ Tim…. Just was wondering whether excavation has started for the Knoxville Costco. I know it’s coming in spring 2012, I am just being curious now.

766 Ann // 2011.09.09 at 9:53 am

Costco is planned to open in West Fargo, ND on November 1, 2012! (as seen on the Grand Forks Herald website)

767 Suz // 2011.09.09 at 2:28 pm

Kimberly, don’t take Port Saint Lucie, FL off your list just yet. Originally they were to build in November 2011 but it’s now delayed until March 2012. I don’t know all the details since Costco has always been tight-lipped about information. My husband works for them and he says it’s still a go for one in Port Saint Lucie….where exactly, I don’t know yet but there’s plenty of prime land available to build. It only takes them three months from start to finish to get one open, so keep your eyes and ears open for future news!

768 Mike // 2011.09.09 at 3:27 pm

Here is the link to the West Fargo Costco plans mentioned previously by Ann

http://www.grandforksherald.com/event/article/id/215048/publisher_ID/40/

769 Jay // 2011.09.11 at 12:52 am

Please I beg you, costco! We need you in Santa Fe, NM.

770 Mary // 2011.09.13 at 9:15 am

HELLO COSTCO RELATIONS: WE ALL NEED COSTCO IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS !!! HOME OF BUDDY HOLLY, TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY w/ 36,000 STUDENTS. THE RECESSION HASN”T HIT AS HARD IN WEST TEXAS !!! THE SHOPPING HUB FOR NEW MEXICO AND ALL AREAS WEST OF DALLAS / FT WORTH. SAM’s CLUB CAN NEVER COMPETE WITH COSTCO FOR QUALITY! ! I MEAN WAL MART. NEW CHAINS ARE COMING IN EVERY YEAR !! ALOT OF US ARE TRANSPLANTED FROM HOUSTON, DALLAS, AUSTIN. FARMERS AND RANCHERS SPEND SPEND SPEND AND WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU ALSO….. PLEASE DON’T MISS OUT ! LOTS OF AVAILABLE REAL ESTATE FOR SALE AND NEW ROADS ARE IN !!! NEW HIGH SCHOOLS AND ETC… WE ARE GROWING PLEASE DON”T LEAVE US OUT !!!!

771 Mike // 2011.09.13 at 9:27 am

I take it the lack of response about Columbia, SC means no? Looks like I’m grudgingly moving to Sam’s.

772 Praveen // 2011.09.13 at 10:49 am

There are two Costco’s in my area in the Triangle (Raleigh-Durham, NC). I wish they would open another one in Cary. I have to drive a full 17 miles from Cary to the Costco in Raleigh, which is a pain and uses up gas. I want a Costco closer to my home (about 5-7 miles) in Cary, NC! Anyone else live in the Triangle?

773 Krysti // 2011.09.13 at 1:56 pm

Moved from Southern California 6 months ago…I MISS COSTCO! I live in Lubbock TX now, poulation well over 230,000. HUGE college town, with a Sams Club, but no COSTCO……. you NEED to build here!

774 jake // 2011.09.14 at 9:55 am

Anyone have an update on the Coralville / Iowa City, Iowa store? It is listed above but not on the actual Costco site. I have not seen any activity over on Heartland Dr. Thanks.

775 Shelly // 2011.09.18 at 10:39 pm

Any news on the Chicago location?

776 sean // 2011.09.19 at 9:17 am

The Chicago location opens 07/2012

777 ann // 2011.09.19 at 9:29 am

any news on a new location in Fort Collins, Timnath, or Loveland, CO

778 April D. // 2011.09.19 at 9:11 pm

Hey Kimberly, Heard it rumored that Costco is opening in Santa Fe NM soon. Any truth to that? My son works for the Costco Depot in Sumner Washington and says that they show no new construction slated. Could you please confirm. I have heard from some of the business owners here in Santa Fe that it’s official. Thanks for your input.

779 sean // 2011.09.20 at 8:29 am

Coraville opens 11/16/2012

780 sean // 2011.09.20 at 8:31 am

Farragut opens 08/2012

781 Mary // 2011.09.22 at 6:53 pm

Farragut opens in August???? I thought they were slated for a spring 2012 opening.

782 Todd // 2011.09.23 at 1:39 am

It seems that Farrugut keeps getting one delay after another. Not sure why that is. I guess its good for me to be able to move over summer.

783 Eric // 2011.09.25 at 6:43 pm

I have heard Coralville is Augus 2012 not November

784 Randy // 2011.09.25 at 8:13 pm

The developer of the Granville District in Edmonton, Alberta has placed a “”Costco opening 2012″” on the sites commercial amenities sign!
We are very pleased that the developer was able to get Costco onboard to anchor the large commercial site in Granville which is practically next door to us.

Thanks Avison & Young and welcome Costco!

785 Justin // 2011.09.26 at 8:26 am

What is it going to take to get a Costco in the Sault Ste. Marie area. This is ridiculous….sometimes some mom and pops shops suffer due to big box stores, but its not 1955 anymore. It creates jobs and saves customers money. If anyone can give me some suggestions as to where to start looking for help to get this business to the Sault, 70,000+ people would appreciate it.

786 Bill // 2011.09.27 at 12:51 pm

We need a Costco near The Villages/Ocala. All we have are overcrowded Sam’s, one in Ocala and one in The Villages

787 chicov1 // 2011.09.28 at 7:37 pm

Hi Kim, Any news on Riverhead NY

789 Blueeyes // 2011.09.30 at 4:20 pm

I heard a murmer of possibly Bonney Lake-Lake Tapps, Wa?

790 Mark // 2011.09.30 at 8:17 pm

Costco for Sydney Nova Scotia!

791 anne // 2011.10.01 at 1:08 pm

Hey Kimberly, could you let me know if there is any conformation on the new Costco coming in 2012 to Flagstaff, AZ.? Thanks, ar

792 anne // 2011.10.01 at 1:16 pm

Justin, exactly!!! So they would put up a Costco in Flagstaff, AZ, out in the middle of nowhere and not one any where in Northern Michigan??? Still a huge area, living and tourist. We should assume Costco know’s what they are doing?? ar

793 toni // 2011.10.01 at 4:49 pm

Bucks County opening Oct 21

794 Dragon // 2011.10.02 at 3:02 am

Seriously? NOTHING near Gainesville? This is just dumb, I’m sorry but no way on earth is having NO discernable presence in North Florida a wise move. Especially with nowhere near as good or as cost effective BJ’s managing to survive in even the smallest FL towns. Come on Costco get it together and give FL some love.

795 Darcy // 2011.10.03 at 9:14 pm

We have heard rumors that Costco is coming to Holland, MI. Is that true? We would really like that!!!!!!!! Thank you!

796 Mel // 2011.10.04 at 3:51 pm

There have been rumors of a COSTCO opening up in Pharr, Texas for several years now and nothing… no announcement from COSTCO, but several from City officials that haven’t materialized. Now, we’re getting a second Sam’s Club in McAllen (neighboring city) that has many worried that may scare COSTCO away?

I know COSTCO isn’t afraid of head to head competition with Sam’s Club (the rumored location is caddy corner to the Sam’s)… but having to fight off TWO Sam’s within a few miles of each other?

797 Gary // 2011.10.04 at 4:12 pm

Sarasota IS a go. Planned for 8/2012. N. Tampa (Citrus Park) is a few years away.

798 Denise // 2011.10.10 at 8:03 am

Hi! Any news on a Costco for the Lehigh Valley in PA? The nearest Costco is more than 20 miles away, toward Philly. We have some large developers here who would be willing to sell land in existing and newly approved industrial parks. For some reason, all the “big stores” (Costco, Lowes, etc) are ignoring this area and their presence is desperately needed. Thanks!

799 Ray Zanders // 2011.10.10 at 1:32 pm

What about Costco New Orleans?

800 Pete // 2011.10.18 at 7:33 am

Have they broke ground yet or permits issued for the farragut, Tn location I heard of a July or August 2012. Very excited to see that this location is going to happen.

801 Mike // 2011.10.18 at 10:01 am

COSTCO in Pharr, Texas is a go!

They’re tearing up the land, put a sign up, and re-homing huge oak trees! They’re supposedly fast-tracking it for Spring 2012!

WOOHOO!!

802 Derek // 2011.10.19 at 4:27 pm

The Sun Prairie Wisconsin location is going to happen according to the star paper in Sun Prairie. It goes to the planning commish on Nov 22 and I talked to the a board member last week and he stated if all goes well April 2012 they will break ground!

803 Mary // 2011.10.20 at 6:07 pm

Hey Pete, I will be going down to TN next week ( towards the end of the week). I am planning on doing a drive-by to find out if anything is going on, I will let you know when I know.

804 tim // 2011.10.20 at 10:12 pm

Mary I live right down the road where they are building so far no earth has been moved does look like they may have been clearing soem of the brush and growth though.

805 Hoshitoshi // 2011.10.21 at 6:40 am

Southampton UK costco opening summer 2012.

806 marjorie // 2011.10.23 at 7:59 pm

When will costco come to rochester,mn?

807 Eric // 2011.10.23 at 9:35 pm

Coralville, Iowa building permit issued. Construction should start any day.

808 Pete // 2011.10.24 at 9:21 am

Thanks Mary, I am from connecticut and planned to transfer in July if its already up. I heard they have of move it to August not sure. Keep in touch

809 Shannon // 2011.10.24 at 7:21 pm

still waiting patiently for some sign of a costco in the Asheville area

810 Karen // 2011.10.25 at 12:55 pm

Does anyone know if they are going to open a Costco in Surprise, Az?

811 Rick // 2011.10.25 at 2:57 pm

I am a local independant vendor in the Turkey Creek area and will be working the new Costco when it finally gets here. I pass by the site various time each day, so far all that has been done is the stakes have been set. I can not wait for this one to open. They broke ground on the new Publix on Parkside Drive this week and are planning for a July 2012 Grand opening which will include the new store at Northshore. I am hopeful that Costco will beat these openings. There is a new Kroger slated to open in July as well. The walls are going up already. It’s on the corner of Cedarbluff and Kingston Pike 5 or 6 miles east of the Costco location. I will be more than happy to post any activity on the Costco site as soon as it happens. Very excited about there coming.

812 Mary // 2011.10.25 at 10:25 pm

Tim…thanks for the update, it has been a while since I have heard from you.
Pete…you are welcome, what part of CT???? I live in CT also and want to transfer when they open. I work in the Milford store. Already own a home in TN.
Rick…Any info you could pass along would be appreciated.

813 Todd // 2011.10.26 at 5:19 am

I see a lot of people here looking forward to the Farragut store opening up. From what I have seen, it only takes about 3-4 months to put up a building. I currently work in one of the Orlando buildings, went to Virginia in the mid 90′s, they broke ground in january and opened the first week of May. So if they are opening in August they wont break ground until maybe April. I also am very interested in transferring, I also was told that half of the Chattanooga building was wanting to transfer also.

814 Pete // 2011.10.26 at 6:21 am

Mary, I am from waterbury, I have been with the company for 21 years, and I am Assistant warehouse manager there, tell Joe L i said Hi. I am really excited about this new location and really hope that my transfer will happen. I will need your help for a great location to live there. Is your house far from the location of the Costco? I am willing to live 30 mins away if I had to. I have never been to TN but i here its a great place to live. Keep in touch and let me know if you here anything Thanks.

815 Rick // 2011.10.26 at 12:10 pm

Mary, Todd, & Pete, I will keep my eyes on Farragut location and will let you all know as soon as earth begins to move. The local talk is that Costco wants to beat Kroger and Publix grand openings with are slated for June and July. I don’t know but do hope it is true. The original word was spring of 2012. I for one can’t wait.

816 Mary // 2011.10.26 at 6:20 pm

@ Pete.. I def will say hi to Joe for you the next time I see him. I just started vacation today so it will be a few weeks. I recently bought a home in Seymour, it is about half hour from the Costco location. I am really excited about this location, too. I have been with Costco for 19 years and hoping for a transfer also. I have vacationed in TN for the past 12 or 13 years…..absolutely LOVE it. If there is anything I can do to help you find a home, let me know. I will give Joe contact info when I get back . I will fill you in on some of the things I learned when I was buying a home.

817 Mary // 2011.10.26 at 6:24 pm

@ Todd … nice to hear from you again. 120 days from whenever they set footings is what I heard…which is about the 3-4 months you said.
@ Rick… Thanks for the info

819 Bill // 2011.10.29 at 4:24 pm

Is there plans for a store in Grand Junction, Colorado??

820 Hai // 2011.11.02 at 11:34 pm

Is there a website online where i can summit an application for a job at Pharr, TX when they’re open in March of 2012?
If anyone have any inf. Please let me know, thank you!!

821 Kimberly // 2011.11.05 at 4:52 am

@Hai – You can go to Costco.com and find the information that you are looking for, I think. They have a page with a lot of information about working at Costco, plus there’s a link to apply online for hourly positions at warehouses. You can find that page here: http://shop.costco.com/en/About/Costco-Employment.aspx

“If you are interested in employment at one of Costco’s new locations that is still under construction, you should be able to apply online approximately 12 weeks prior to opening. Click on the link above, enter the nearest postal zip code to that location, and look for the listing. If the location is not listed, then the site is not yet accepting applications. We appreciate your interest and patience.”

822 Jon // 2011.11.05 at 6:17 pm

A few more details on the Sun Prairie, WI Costco:
http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/article_085174b6-059d-11e1-aa33-001cc4c002e0.html

Costco goes before the city planning commission on Nov. 22nd. The store would break ground in the spring (April is what I’ve heard) and would open in the fall. At 148,000 square feet, it would be a little smaller than the Middleton Costco, which is 155,000 square feet. Any idea what that would mean in terms of selection?

823 Jen // 2011.11.05 at 8:17 pm

@Jon…Thanks for the link! I am looking forward to having one close to me and not having to drive over to Middleton! I am wondering if the smaller size is because with two stores so close they can sort of “share” warehouse space? Maybe with another store so close they don’t need as much storage space in the back? With the Middleton store at 153K it is only a difference of 5K…I wonder if it will even be noticable given the overall size?

824 Jon // 2011.11.05 at 8:40 pm

The shared warehouse space could be the difference. I’m also really looking forward to it. I live in Smith’s Crossing, right across 151, so I could ride my bike there, for the few things they sell that can actually fit in a bike basket. Now if they would only build an Apple Store at East Towne, I’d never have to drive west of the Capitol again!

825 Lorrie // 2011.11.06 at 3:54 am

We need a Costco in Springfield, Missouri. We don’t like Sam’s Club “Their meat sucks” among other things they just don’t have the cool stuff Costco has and we are sick of driving the 130 miles from Camdenton, Mo to Kansas City. We make a special trip quarterly just to buy meat and usually spend around $700.00 bucks. We have been Costco Members before most people even knew what a Costco was, About 25 years.. There is currently two Sam’s Club in Springfield, Mo and we need a Costco to come in and put them in their place.
We can drive from our house to Springfield in a little under an hour, Come on Costco! we need you closer.

826 John // 2011.11.09 at 2:52 am

Warehouse size depends more on the land footprint than anything else. 148,000 square feet is the standard Costco blueprint for a warehouse so would be most cost effective as they already have the design specs. 5K difference won’t make a difference for product selection, my wife works at a Costco of 125,000 square feet and they have over 90% of the selection of the 150K warehouse close by. As for sharing warehouse space….not an option, 1) cost of shipping between warehouse’s would eliminate all profit margin, probably would lose margin due to Costco’s low mark-up on items, 2) 5K difference is really not that much for warehouse’s of this size in storage space available.

827 Rick // 2011.11.09 at 1:29 pm

Mary, Todd, & Pete, On the Mark, Get Set, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We have activity at Costco Farragut, TN. They have begun work. Two large back-hoes arrived yesterday and construction crews are there today marking off footers and property lines. Several pick-up trucks sat on the property as the survey crew did their job. I’ll keep a watch.

828 Marty // 2011.11.09 at 3:44 pm

Sarasota Westfeild Mall has a crew fencing off the area in front of Dillards, looks promising!!!!!!

829 Pete // 2011.11.09 at 4:44 pm

Thanks Rick keep us updated

830 Pete // 2011.11.09 at 4:54 pm

Mary how are you doing are you back from vacation in TN, and if so have you heard anything on a opening yet. Rick is checking and keeping us updated as he finds different news. I might go down there in January to look around to find a good gated community to stay in and if you have any suggestions please let me know. Thanks Pete

831 Joey d // 2011.11.10 at 12:03 am

Hello all. any movement on sarasota costco. I know they extended the demolition for an extra three month. My dad lives on Siesta Key and said things are starting to happen. Anyone drive by the gulgate mall yet. Cant wait to get down there.

832 Pete // 2011.11.10 at 8:46 am

Hello Joey welcome to the updates.

833 ann // 2011.11.10 at 9:46 am

Todd where did you hear half of the people wanted out of Chattanooga? half makes me wonder what’s wrong with chattanooga

834 sean // 2011.11.10 at 10:58 am

Thank You Marty.

835 sean // 2011.11.10 at 11:01 am

Knoxville Tn – 05/12
Farragut Tn – 08/12

836 Rick // 2011.11.10 at 1:47 pm

Knoxville, TN and Farragut, TN are the same location; therefore I don’t think there will be two different opening dates. From all we are getting here locally the projected opening remains “early 2012″. If the 120 days from the actual start of construction is correct, we should be looking at late March early April which would be “early 2012″. We all are really looking forward to this one!

837 Rick // 2011.11.10 at 2:14 pm

Pete, not trying to jump in where I don’t belong; but on the house hunting, I’ve lived and worked in and around the Knoxville area most all my life so I’ll offer a little on the subject. Most important, stay west of the city. East Knox and South Knox have been neglected and North Knox may present a traffic issue. The Seymour area is nice and has a lot to offer but consider the vacation traffic that can be very heavy from Memorial Day thru October. Lenior City is nice and offers that small town feel but I don’t know much about gated communities there. Harden Valley is where you might want to begin your search if you have school age children. It is an up and coming area, very pretty and close to this location. Has the newest high school in the Knox County system that is getting great reviews. Covered Bridge is a new subdivision that is beautiful but a bit pricey. My daughter lives in Avalon which is a gated golf compound between Farragut and Lenior City. Absolutely beautiful and about 10 minutes from this Costco. Keep in mind that evening traffic is going to be very thick leaving this particular area. Anyways, I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have during your search for a home.

838 Katie // 2011.11.11 at 1:29 pm

Is there any more information on a Costco for the Melbourne/Viera FL area?

839 Eric // 2011.11.12 at 3:40 pm

Coralville, Iowa is on the schedule for July 2011!

840 Eric // 2011.11.12 at 7:59 pm

2012 that is, for Coralville

841 Mary // 2011.11.12 at 9:41 pm

Hi Rick, Pete, Todd and Tim …and anyone I inadvertantly left out!!! Rick I was at the site late last week and saw some brush cleanup so I am really happy that the first time I looked at my computer after my vacation they have started!!!! woooo!!!! Pete, I tried to get on the addicted site but my laptop was giving me trouble, sorry. My husband and I drove back from TN today. We would like to go back down in Feb, maybe if we could coordinate vacations a little bit we might be able to show you around at least the areas we know.. I go back into work Tuesday, I will give Joe my contact info.

842 Mary // 2011.11.12 at 9:54 pm

Pete, look at comments 494 to 504. when I questioned a real estate agent about this, it was confirmed. They not only have Knoxville proper but reserved city districts that may be taxed at later dates.

843 Todd // 2011.11.13 at 9:25 am

Ann, when I visited the Chattanooga building in March I believe the Front end manager told me that quite a few (his words half the building) would put in for a transfer.

844 Pete // 2011.11.13 at 12:11 pm

Mary, Going down their in Feb sounds great, by then I should know something about a transfer, and if all gos well myself and my wife will like to go down there and show us around some nice areas to live. I will keep you posted.

845 Tyler // 2011.11.13 at 5:22 pm

I believe that the worst kept secret in Spanish Fork, Utah is finally coming to fruition; Costco.

Daily Herald article (Provo, Utah)

846 Peachy Regan // 2011.11.14 at 6:23 pm

How about St Petersburg FL? This is growing area and Costco would do well here. We have the right demographics for the Costco customer. Am tired of driving up to Clearwater.

847 Mary // 2011.11.14 at 11:37 pm

@ Pete, I timed my drive to the Costco site in Farragut from my home in Seymour….it was 40 minutes, it just didn’t seem like it took that long!! I am used to a 45 minute drive to 312 but I have to deal with the Q bridge. The roads down there were in good condition and even Chapman Highway ( has a bad rep) was much easier than dealing with the Q. Give me time to find the shortcuts and I am sure I can shave a few minutes off that trip. I have been vacationing down there for the past 12 years but am more familiar with Sevierville and Gatlinburg areas (tourist central) and thier back roads. Both too far of a drive for either one of us.

848 Joey d // 2011.11.15 at 8:48 am

They are putting the fences up around Dillards department store and are starting the demolition which which is the first phase of the sarasota location. They should be on target to finish demo and site work in less than 90 days. Then,up with the new.I hope I get to goldplate my snow shovel this year.

849 Tim // 2011.11.15 at 6:53 pm

Mary next time you make that drive try coming across John Sevier hgwy from chapman to alcoa hgwy to topside to pelissippi pkwy then off at kingston pk would prolly be less traffic that way might be the same distance not sure of that. plus you would miss 40 which can be a headache at times

anyways hope to meet ya someday as I am going to try to get on there myself only about 2 miles from the house here in west knoxville

850 Tim // 2011.11.15 at 6:55 pm

Pete might want to look in the Maryville, Alcoa area be about a 30 minute drive and your car tahs would be cheaper in blount county. I also like the Seymour area very nice there. I live in west knoxville we like it here plus it is very close to Costco

851 Mary // 2011.11.15 at 11:55 pm

@ Tim, Thanks, I will try that the next time I am down.

852 Mary // 2011.11.16 at 12:01 am

@ Pete, I said hi to Joe for you today. Also, I gave him contact info.
@ Tim, also looking forward to working with you.

853 Mary // 2011.11.18 at 11:55 pm

@ Rick and Tim, Any news from Costco location in Farragut?

854 Tim // 2011.11.19 at 7:33 am

Mary they showed the Costco site on the news the other morning and said the site would prolly be ready for a late spring opening.

855 Rick // 2011.11.19 at 1:26 pm

Mary, Tim, Pete, & Todd sorry to be missing in action spent week in hospital for chemo and radiation will be back this week and will let you all know what I see. I’m still hearing a March 2012 opening. It will be here before we know it. Can’t wait! Happy Thanksgiving to all.

856 Rick // 2011.11.19 at 5:22 pm

Wow! What a difference a week can make. Just returned from the Turkey Creek area and was wowed by the progress at the Costco site. Lots of dirt moved drainage fences are in place, finally they must have pleased all concerns. Right at the most wonderful time of the year. Guys, enjoy you families this week as we all share thanks!

857 Mary // 2011.11.19 at 7:47 pm

@ Rick, Thanks for the updates… first things first, you need to take care of yourself!!! I missed your updates but would rather have you healthy. Have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving and feel better!

858 Mary // 2011.11.19 at 7:48 pm

@ Tim and Rick, a late spring opening sounds great to me!!!!!

859 bretoncaper // 2011.11.23 at 5:01 pm

someone said they heard a rumour of a costco coming to Sydney, NS…anyone hear of this

860 pete self // 2011.11.23 at 5:19 pm

yes!! we want a costco in gainesville florida!!!!

861 Jon // 2011.11.25 at 1:49 am

An update on the Sun Prairie, WI location: The city planning commission approved it, 8-0, on Tuesday night. It goes to the city council Dec. 6. I would be very surprised if they had any objections — the area they want to build in is a new development zoned for exactly that sort of big-box retail.

Article in the local fishwrap: http://sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=8965&SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&S=1

Also, the stories are now referring to it as 154,000 square feet, instead of the 148,000 reported initially.

862 Shannon // 2011.12.04 at 10:53 am

Any thoughts on seeing a COSTCO in the Western North Carolina area (perferrably Asheville)?

863 tim // 2011.12.04 at 5:31 pm

Mary the wife and I drove by the site a day or two ago land is looking good almost leveled out maybe we will see some footing down before the end of the year.

864 Mary // 2011.12.04 at 8:33 pm

Thanks Tim, That is great news!!!!

865 Jon // 2011.12.10 at 7:53 pm

The Sun Prairie, WI Costco was conditionally approved by the City Council earlier this week. Groundbreaking should be in April; I believe it will be complete by the end of 2012, though I’m not certain.

866 Jen // 2011.12.11 at 11:36 pm

Thanks Jon! I see that the Sun Prairie paper has a story up on it… http://sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=9094 So they are fighting over a 6″ difference in awning size? Really? Seems to me like the alder was just disagreeing to that he could say he disagreed….

867 Shelly // 2011.12.12 at 8:33 am

When is the coralville, Iowa store going to open. I am so excited!

868 Jon // 2011.12.12 at 9:32 pm

Jen, I’m not sure what that’s about. But I wish someone at the paper could have edited that story a bit to clarify the details and maybe ask when it breaks ground and when it will open? Or at least say Costco isn’t sure yet? Argh, just things that bug me as a journalism major.

869 Me // 2011.12.13 at 2:58 pm

http://www.statesman.com/business/in-sign-of-areas-economic-health-costco-to-2023542.html

3rd Costco for Austin Area coming to Cedar Park!

870 Mary // 2011.12.13 at 10:55 pm

@Rick….you ok,

871 Mary // 2011.12.13 at 10:56 pm

haven’t heard from you in a while

872 Rick // 2011.12.14 at 1:58 pm

Strugglin’, but yes I’m doing ok. Just completed another round of chemo and they’ve added radiation treatments to go with it. All is good and Thanks for asking. I haven’t posted progress as Tim was on the mark with his last report. They have done a lot of grade work, in fact I’m watching closely as concrete should be forming very soon. Don’t want to bore you guys with same progress; but I will report all progress as it unfolds. Thanks again for your concern didn’t mean to cause any worry. Best regards and Happy Holidays to you all!

873 Mary // 2011.12.14 at 10:19 pm

Sounds like you are keeping a positive attitude, that will help you alot. Good thoughts go out to you. Tim is keeping us up, you just keep getting better.

874 Eric // 2011.12.16 at 7:42 pm

Shelly it appears sometime in June. Construction has started on the site.

875 Brooke // 2011.12.17 at 3:00 pm

Boca Raton, FL has a fantastic store, and they just opened the Gas Pumps! Yea!

876 Jim // 2011.12.19 at 4:20 pm

Costco would be a welcome addition to Savannah, GA

877 Susie // 2011.12.23 at 8:50 pm

I believe Costco is planning a building in Asheville, NC and Savannah, GA. Asheville is slated for Fall 2012 and I think Savannah is around the same time.

878 John // 2011.12.26 at 11:59 am

Hi,

Looks like BJs is planning to open a new store in Port Orange FL, I was hoping to see a Costco but I get the residents in Volusia county will need to wait for that possibility some day. It will be difficult to continue to make trips to Altamonte Springs when I have a BJ’s on my door step.

879 tim // 2011.12.26 at 11:13 pm

Mary drove by the Knoxville location the other day not alot happening right now. Hopefully if our weathet stays as mild as it has been for wintertime we will see some quick progress.

880 Mary // 2011.12.27 at 7:50 am

Thanks for the update Tim. Hope you had a great Christmas and will have a wonderful New Year.

881 Jenn // 2011.12.27 at 6:54 pm

Please, has anyone heard of openings in, Flagstaff AZ or Boulder CO?

882 Joyce // 2011.12.28 at 2:58 pm

Is there any word on a possible store for Yuma, AZ?

883 Betty // 2011.12.29 at 3:18 pm

We are patiently waiting to hear a new Costco is being planned in and around Lakewood Ranch, FL. We drive 35 miles to Brandon now and the new one being built in Sarasota is another 35 mles away and harder to get to…Please check the up and coming demographics for Manatee County…We have beaches, a Sam’s Club, a BJ’s, an Outlet Mall in Ellenton and we ned a Costco!!!!….PLEASE!!!

884 Mary // 2011.12.30 at 9:02 am

Betty…You are getting a Costco in Sarasota this year!!! Check scheduled openings at the top of this page.

885 Jenn // 2011.12.30 at 10:12 am

Ok, so Boulder CO is a wish, but Flagstaff AZ, is a necessity!

886 April D. // 2011.12.30 at 5:01 pm

Any truth to getting a much needed Costco in Santa Fe NM?????? Sam’s club just doesn’t cut it!!!!!! Please respond.

887 Jane // 2011.12.30 at 11:33 pm

I heard that there were plans for a Costco in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Is this true?

888 kiwi // 2012.01.01 at 1:50 pm

I am a loyal Costco shopper and need to give props to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho which has the best Costco I have ever, ever been to – and I have been to many. Ok, so for my real question I was just minding my own business the other day and someone said they heard a Costco was likely to coming to Athens, Ga. Has anyone heard the same thing? There isn’t one in the area – we have to drive to Atlanta, so this would be a very exciting development if true.

889 Hank // 2012.01.02 at 11:16 am

@Jane

Looks like you will get your wish in August of 2012.

http://www.oshawaexpress.ca/viewposting.php?view=1937

890 Jenn // 2012.01.02 at 12:35 pm

There is a need for a Costco on the Oregon Coast, other than Warrington/Astoria. We need on down by Lincoln City. Ever heard a rumor of this to happen?

891 Karen // 2012.01.03 at 12:49 pm

Still waiting for a costco to open in Surprise, Arizona

892 John // 2012.01.04 at 9:12 pm

Would be nice to see a Costco inside the freeway loop in Dallas. The suburban stores are great, but are now not as convenient for me as one would be in Dallas proper.

Also there were rumors a while back that locals in Amarillo were campaigning to get a Costco there.

893 Sapphire // 2012.01.05 at 12:28 am

Pewaukee Wisconsin location opened October 27th 2011. 443 Pewaukee dr. Pewaukee Wi. 53072. Costco is the warehouse store ever!!!!!!!!!

894 Sapphire // 2012.01.05 at 12:30 am

the greatest

895 John // 2012.01.05 at 12:45 pm

still waiting for Costco to bridge the Costco-less chasm that exists between Kansas City and Dallas! The densest populated city in Kansas is 2.5-3 hrs from 3 Costco’s in Kansas City and Oklahoma STILL doesn’t have any in the entire state – closest would be Dallas – again about 3.5 hrs away.

Come on Costco – we know you read this site. Time for a join-the-dots strategy for the mid west?

896 carolyn grisham // 2012.01.07 at 6:30 am

Been hearing rumors of a Costco opening in the Hewitt, Tx area. Said town approved of it and they are suppose to have the land for the store. I have not seen any information on this. Does anyone know if this is true.

897 Kimberly // 2012.01.08 at 6:02 am

@Carolyn – I haven’t seen any mention of this anyplace and couldn’t find any information about it when I did a search either. Guess we’ll just have to wait a little longer until someone makes it official. Costco is usually very quiet about their new locations until they are pretty far along in the process.

898 Lewis // 2012.01.08 at 9:48 am

Tim, Mary, Rick
Thanks for all the updates on the Knoxville/Farragut Costco. I live in a retirement community southeast of Knoxville, and the drive to Chattanooga is getting a little old, not to mention we only go about once a month when we prefer at least once every couple of weeks. A March/April opening would thrill me. Publix and Trader Joe’s are nice and I am glad they are coming, but they are just not a necessity like Costco.

Lewis

899 Mary // 2012.01.08 at 11:59 am

@Lewis, we would all like to see that Costco open as soon as possible, Please chime in any time you get anything in the way of news!! Tim and Rick are great at keeping everything up to date. Unless the footings have already gone in or about to go in I wouldn’t look for it before April …takes 4 months to build and train etc from footings to opening.

900 Jerry // 2012.01.08 at 12:38 pm

Any hope that COSTCO would come to Mt. Juliet Tennessee

901 Joyce // 2012.01.08 at 2:24 pm

Any word on how the Costco in Pharr, TX is coming along?

902 Rick // 2012.01.09 at 2:08 pm

Mary, How are you doing afetr the holidays? Don’t know whats up at the Farragut location, all the equipment is gone. It appears that the footers have been marked and the layout of the site has been staked as well. Will update what’s next as it happens. Hope to offer more soon!

903 tim // 2012.01.09 at 7:06 pm

Mary, Rick I drove by the Farragut location this past sat looks to me like there is still some ground work to be done like leveling of the lot with the graders all the brush and the tree’s are cleared now.

904 Mary // 2012.01.10 at 8:29 am

Hi Rick and Tim, Christmas was Chaotic and wonderful all at the same time ( that has something to do with 5 grandchildren) , New Years was nice and quiet. Thanks for the updates. I am looking forward to coming back to TN ( hopefullywithin the next few months it will be a permanent move)
Hope all is well on your end.

905 ann // 2012.01.10 at 10:45 am

I heard knoxville is pushed back to oct

906 Jeff // 2012.01.10 at 1:07 pm

How come there aren’t any Costcos in central Illinois? They are all in the Chicagoland area!

907 Paul // 2012.01.10 at 2:33 pm

We need a Costco in Oklahoma City!

908 Melissa // 2012.01.10 at 10:25 pm

Is there any chance of Mt. Juliet Tn getting a Costco? Seems to me it would draw from a big area.

909 Chicov1 // 2012.01.11 at 1:12 am

Joyce, Pharr should open 3/15/12 as long as there no problems.

910 Suzanne Reep // 2012.01.12 at 2:37 pm

Please open a Costco in southern Alabama! I am leaving Cincinnati and moving to Gulf Shores, AL in the fall and I am not sure what I will do without Costco. I hope one is built in southern AL real soon!!!

911 Dana // 2012.01.12 at 10:35 pm

You think Exit 407 and I-40 Kodak TN would be a GREAT location for a Costco. I am in Pigeon Forge and Farragut is a long trip but doable. One way or another it still is better than going to Sam’s. Can’t wait for Farragut!

912 Mary // 2012.01.12 at 11:32 pm

@ Dana, exit 407 would be a great location. Maybe someday.

913 Stephen // 2012.01.14 at 11:01 pm

The East Peoria, IL City Council has approved a contract for Costco to purchase land for 1.5 M (probably cost of roads etc.).

Costco to take control of land by 7/01/12.

Within 25 miles are international headquarters of CAT (maker of heavy equipment) and national headquaters of State Farm (insurance).

If it takes 4 months for construction etc., first Costco store in central Illinois should open in Nov. 2012.

914 Kevin // 2012.01.16 at 10:46 pm

Costco is finally coming to Rochester, MN! It’s official. Here is a news story covering it. Ground has been broken and there is a Costco sign in front of the construction.

915 swazi // 2012.01.17 at 8:03 am

Lecister and Farnborough locations 2012, UK.

916 Anna // 2012.01.17 at 12:35 pm

Does Costco have any plans to build a store in Albany, NY? It’s a huge area with no Costco within 60 miles. There are two BJ’s and three Sam’s Clubs though. I have to move there and I am very dissapointed.
Shame on you Costco!

917 j.martin // 2012.01.18 at 11:46 am

when will costco be coming to brevard county, florida?? we need one!!

918 Rebecca // 2012.01.18 at 4:37 pm

PLEASE PUT IN A COSTCO IN THE MIDLAND ODESSA AREA!!! We need one desperately and it’s booming here, so the perfect time to bring Costco to West Texas!!!!!!!!

919 Kevin // 2012.01.18 at 10:09 pm

If only you had used one more exclamation point, I’m sure Costco would build one in Odessa.

You do know that Costco doesn’t read this to plan for new store locations. They pay consultants lots of money to make those decisions for them.

920 Kimberly // 2012.01.19 at 7:13 am

@Kevin – I’m so happy for all of you people in Rochester, MN that have been hoping for a Costco location. There are a lot of people that have posted on here about it and even a couple that have sent me direct emails.

921 Rebecca // 2012.01.19 at 9:06 am

Of course I realize Costco won’t read this, so they won’t even know how happy you are that your area is getting one!, will they? I think there is a very good chance the W. Texas area could get a Costco in the future, if not…Sams will work for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (maybe I should add a couple more exclamation points)!!

922 Kimberly // 2012.01.19 at 1:26 pm

@Kevin – Do you work at Costco? If not, I’m not positive that you can definitively state that they aren’t at least polling sites like this and direct email enquiries for thoughts about where people are interested in getting new Costco locations built. I think no matter how fancy-pants expensive your consultants are as a company you really should pay attention to the free information that people are putting out on the Internet and sending to your customer service department. There’s no harm in listening and considering the information from all kinds of sources, I’d think

923 Kimberly // 2012.01.19 at 1:35 pm

@Rebecca – keep the faith!! I do know that Costco works to a pretty specific set of demographics for the areas where they build their warehouses. However, I would think that there’s a chance that you could get a Costco location there in the future too. Hopefully you won’t be reduced to Sam’s Club!

924 Rebecca // 2012.01.19 at 1:57 pm

LOL @Kimberly! I agree wholeheartedly with you… regarding the possibility of Costco in our future:) My experience with Costco’s started in the Dallas area then in the Houston area. I love them, but until they put one in W. Texas, I’ll be forced to go to Sams!ha

925 zach // 2012.01.19 at 2:47 pm

I agree that Oklahoma should get a Costco, but there is rationale that Costco has on why they are not going to Oklahoma. The demographics are similar to Dallas in OKC. Dallas is a little more flashy and ritzy than OKC, and costco likes that, BUT NOT THAT MUCH. OKC is a happening city. We just got our largest tower, job prospects are looking good here, even high paying ones. Boeing is here looking to expand. OKC is a growing metro, unlike many others in the United States. OKC has several universities in the metro, is becoming slightly more liberal, and is redeveloping its city with the core-to-shore project.

The liquor laws are a big problem in Oklahoma. Its upsetting because the state has progressed so much yet still has this backwards law. Because of this, the people of OKC aren’t as interested in buying wine (costco’s biggest money maker) as say Dallas, but then again, NOT BY THAT MUCH! For example, another store that rely on heavy wine sales, finally opened up in Oklahoma, that being none other than Whole Foods. Whole Foods is an upscale grocery store that has an extensive wine selection, however they opened up in Tulsa, did much better than expected, and just recently opened in our states capital. The liquor laws will eventually go away so that wine/alcohol sales can be sold in stores. When that happens, Trader joes and Costco will come in probably with several stores. I can easily see Trader Joes opening up several stores in OKC and Tulsa areas. Whole foods took a gamble to see if they could be successful in Oklahoma, and they far exceeded their expectations. Trader Joes and Costco are being more careful as they should be. Walmart dominates the area, with sams clubs but if Costco (much better than sams) comes in will do just fine even with these liquor laws.

/rant
Please tell your rep in Oklahoma to get rid of the liquor laws. This isn’t the 1920′s, and we aren’t as freaking socially conservative as we used to be. Get with the program. /rant

Anyways, hope costco takes a closer look at Oklahoma. I don’t think they realize how up and coming OKC area is.

926 Jeff // 2012.01.19 at 10:11 pm

Set me straight here…I ‘ve tried for years to get a foot in the door. I finally speak to a location admin mgr and was told that Costco only hires part time 24hrs a week, NO FULLTIME HIRES. Sounds like only kids living at home can get in? Smacks of unfair hiring practices if true. Set me straight please.

927 Kevin // 2012.01.20 at 12:03 am

Kim – no need to work at Costco to know that they aren’t reading comment #918 on a blog post to decide where to build new locations. If they factored in the desires of a select few enthusiastic Costco shoppers, they could potentially make a very seriously poor business decision. Don’t you think factors like median income, population growth, unemployment, current warehouse shopping market saturation, etc. are a better basis on which to make a strategic business decision? I just doubt that someone at McKinsey (for example) paid to do market research by Costco is reading these comments, thinking “WEST TEXAS, OMG, I never thought of that!!” I’m sure it’s on their radar if it’s such a booming area as advertised here. Rest assured either way, Costco will make the best decision for Costco.

928 Kimberly // 2012.01.20 at 5:24 am

@Kevin- I’m positive that they use demographics as their main decision factor. However, I think they probably also use other factors as well. There’s more than just straight demographics involved, is my guess. Otherwise, places like Rochester, MN, where they have the population and certainly have the median income desired by Costco, would have had a location long before other places that don’t seem like such a good demographic match. My point was that I don’t know for sure all the information that they put into their decisions about where to build a new location & I’m guessing neither do you.

You’ll notice that lots and lots of people on here put their little plea in the comments for Costco to build a location near them. There are even a few for Rochester, MN, such as comments #110, #236, #659, and #806. Surely it never hurts to make a request, does it?

929 Rebecca // 2012.01.20 at 8:09 am

@Kevin, you are one of the rudest posters I have come across in a long time! I typically don’t post on such boards as this, because of folks just like you. Obviously you don’t know our area well, otherwise, you wouldn’t sound so foolish with some of your comments regarding the W. TX area. We are booming out here! We would have a draw from a lot of smaller surrounding areas, not just from Midland/Odessa! You can’t even find an apartment or hotel room at this point because of the oil boom. Not sure why you really care so much about my request for a Costco, very strange to say the least! I’m also not the only poster on here that has requested a Costco, maybe you should back up and read from the top and find some more folks to rant about!!! You need to get a life…

930 Mary // 2012.01.20 at 9:11 am

@ Jeff
, Costco is one of the fairest employers this nation has to offer, which is why you probably keep trying to get your foot in the door!!! They give people that are already working for them first op at full time positions. My first year I worked part time at Costco and part time at another place that will remain unnamed, I jumped at the op to go full time. try not taking short cuts, it will get you further!!!!

931 Rick // 2012.01.20 at 4:03 pm

Hey Mary and Tim, FYI. The Farragut Press is reporting that the Costco has been halted due a dispute with the landowners. In the article one of Costco’s VPs states that they are hopeful to have the issues resolved in time for a Fall 2012 opening but that they won’t spend anymore money until this happens. It would serve Farragut Township right to lose such a valuable opportunity over foolishness, but they have always acted as if they were better than everyone else. Now I say this not knowing what the issue is. Oh well, if I’m wrong forgive me. I’ll let you know as soon as I hear anything more. Take care.

932 Mary // 2012.01.20 at 10:25 pm

@ Rick, thanks for the heads up. I’ll read the article and hope it’s a small issue that will be easily cleared up. Maybe they can put in by 407 in Kodak … that is an area that would be Ideal for a Costco. Take care and let me see if I can dig up anything.

933 Jeff // 2012.01.20 at 11:26 pm

Mary,
Thanks for the input. Not sure what you mean by “taking shortcuts” though? As a 25 year customer service manager I thought it odd that entry into the organization was like this. What does experience count for? Are you even 25 yrs old?

934 Joyce // 2012.01.21 at 9:14 am

Where in Pharr, Texas, is the new Costco? ? I would like to drive by and see how they are coming along.

935 Mary // 2012.01.21 at 9:19 am

@Jeff, Your entirely welcome for the input. Taking shortcuts means basically just that, Costco pays well …I worked another job full time and didn’t get paid what I got paid at Costco part time, not to mention the great benefits. Costco takes care of those that are already employed by them and does so well. My age is none of your business but I will tell you that I have been with Costco for 19 years, have 2 children and 5 grandchildren … I guess that means I wasn’t living at home with my mother. Any more rude comments? Maybe if you were this flip there is another reason they pass you by, just a thought.

936 Mary // 2012.01.21 at 9:40 am

Oh Jeff, before you make a come back… I went part time elsewhere so I could work at Costco.

937 April D. // 2012.01.21 at 10:24 am

Any truth to a Costco being built in Santa Fe NM? There are rumors of it coming here soon. We sure could use one, all we have is a Sam’s Club, yuk! They don’t hardly carry anything we’re looking for. Moved here from Seattle where there are Costco’s everywhere. Would love a response. Thanks so much.

938 Mary // 2012.01.21 at 4:15 pm

@ Rick and Tim, Roger Campbell is way up the organization ladder. I am hoping that the issue is a small one and can be rectified quickly. Again , thanks for letting me know about the Farragut Press article.

939 SHERRY // 2012.01.23 at 11:18 am

Please tell me that Costco owns land in Flagstaff, AZ and will build here. We have a Sam’s Club but it is not near the same as Costco. I heard from an employee in Prescott, AZ that Costco owns land here in Flagstaff and tries to open here but city council is protecting other small businesses.
Sherry

940 ann // 2012.01.23 at 1:27 pm

after all the crazy out breaks of tornado’s in the south, i am wondering if knoxville is worth a move from the north…is the tornado’s in knoxville area as bad as the chattanooga area out break on april 27th…thinking cheap housing really isn’t worth risking lives with cheap houses built on a slad. no cellars because of the radon? i don’t get the houses being built on a cheap slab with all the tornado’s

941 Kimberly // 2012.01.25 at 11:08 pm

@Mary, Rick, Tim, et al – All of you worried about what is going on at the Farragut, TN location will be happy to know that the dispute was settled and Costco will have their construction machinery back on site by the end of this week or early next week. They’re still saying a fall opening too.

http://www.wbir.com/news/article/202411/2/Construction-to-start-up-again-at-Costco-site

942 Patti // 2012.01.26 at 11:39 am

Oh, Thank Goodness Costco is still coming. Moving here was difficult because no Costco close by. Still, in the last year alone I have managed to spend $4,000 at Costco either on line or driving. Can’t WAIT!!!
@ Ann. Don’t be too worried about moving to Knoxville (once we have a Costco) it is a great place to live. There was an unusually high number of tornadoes in the South last year but it was documented as the worst in many many many years and not even close to normal. They were NOT as bad as Chattanooga. Come look at housing before being worried. My research indicates radon is a problem with not vented basement areas. Because Knoxville is close to mountains most homes are build on hills and basements are walk out. My Realtor said the home inspectors will offer and try to sell you a radon test but they are for the most part unnecessary – that opinion was confirmed by 2 of the 3 inspectors I contacted. The third tried hard to sell me the service.

943 Rick // 2012.01.26 at 4:44 pm

Kimberly, Thanks so very much for the update; sure was a relief to hear it’s a go! So many rumors spark around here you can never be sure from what you hear. So very glad to know this, can’t wait. To anyone concerned about living here, I can tell you it is truly a great place. I was born here and except for a ten year stint on the Outer Banks of N.C. I’ve enjoyed my forty-two years here. We do have a mixed bag of weather. It’s very unpredictable but rarely severe. I can’t wait to meet Mary and Tim and anyone else that will be involved with Costco once it opens!!

944 Tamie // 2012.01.26 at 6:54 pm

Is it true that Costco is openning a store in Fort Collins Colorado?

945 Mary // 2012.01.27 at 12:11 am

@Kim, Thanks for the update, happy to hear it!!! Rick, looking forward to meeting you and Tim also.

946 mj // 2012.01.30 at 9:51 am

Hi. Do you know if there is anything planned for Cary or Apex, North Carolina? My neighbor mentioned they are talking about building one off 64. Please be true!

We just moved here from Illinois and I’m addicted to Costco. Now, it’s about 40 minutes away. We made the mistake of going to another wholesale club and regretted it. I’m not renewing that membership and will just have to trek back to Raleigh to shop at Costo, but at least I know the food is fresh and the quality is good enough for my family.

947 todd // 2012.01.30 at 10:12 am

Tim, Mary, and Kim, What I don’t understand is if the equipment is coming back this week, doesn’t a fall opening seem a liitle far fetched. Break ground in Feb. and you open June, July at the latest, or am I missing something here?

948 Rick // 2012.01.30 at 10:44 am

Mary,Kim, Tim, & Todd; @ Todd. I was wondering the same. I noticed on Friday that the construction entrance has been reopened, no equipment has returned; but the entrance now has a sign board posting “blueprints” of such with permits in place. Will let you all know when things begin to happen again as I’m by there most every day.

949 Mike // 2012.01.30 at 1:15 pm

Any information on the Cedar Park, Tx opening??? Late 2012 or early 2013? Not sure if you might want to add Ann Arbor to your list for a June/July 2012 opening as well.

950 Mary // 2012.01.31 at 11:56 am

@Rick, Tim, Kim, and Todd, I wish I had answers for you. ?????? I rely on all off you for updates, thanks.

951 Rick // 2012.01.31 at 4:28 pm

Mary, Hello again. Hope you’re doing well. I didn’t mean to concern you with questions about opening dates. It’s merely something we all are wondering, including you I’m sure. With the Farragut people it is hard telling what delays lie ahead. I’m simply pleased and excited that we’re get a Costco period. Have a great one. Talk with you soon.

952 Greg // 2012.01.31 at 6:58 pm

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/jan/30/costco-buys-farragut-site/
See above,maybe fall.

953 Danni // 2012.01.31 at 8:43 pm

Any hope of a Costco in the future for South Dakota? The closest Costco from us is 270 miles away. We are moving from a location that has many Costco’s to South Dakota that has none. All Rapid City has is a Sam’s Club and Walmart (ugh). I do see Costco is opening a location in West Fargo, ND sometime in 2o12 but again, that will be a two day trip to get there.

954 Rich // 2012.02.01 at 12:34 am

I heard a rumor that Costco was looking at a land purchase for a new store in Las Cruces, NM. Sam’s just doesn’t have what Costco offers and it’s a long ways to shop in El Paso or Albuquerque.

955 Mary // 2012.02.01 at 9:53 am

@Rick, Not all that concerned, just wish I had some answers. They are keeping us all guessing. Talk to you later.

956 Rick // 2012.02.01 at 2:22 pm

Mary and the Farragut Costco clan, I was by the construction site today and work has indeed began again. All the heavy equiment is back and running! I will keep sending updates as they occur. Have a great day.

957 Mary // 2012.02.01 at 9:06 pm

@ Rick, YAYYYYY!!!

958 Rich // 2012.02.01 at 11:11 pm

Rick, I’m getting all your emails. I’m Rich not Rick.

959 mfg // 2012.02.02 at 6:06 pm

What happen with Costco building a new location in Lexington KY 2011-2012? Is it true the deal fell through?

960 Rick // 2012.02.02 at 6:21 pm

Rich, If you checked the “Notify me when other users comment on this post” you will receive all the emails on this site. I get about 7 per day at times.But it’s all good. No one post personal things, or things that really matter if others read then. It’s all about COSTCO INFO! Have a blessed day.

961 Derek // 2012.02.03 at 6:55 pm

Any word on Sun Prairie Wisconsin Site!

962 Jon // 2012.02.04 at 4:49 pm

Derek, last I heard groundbreaking is supposed to be in April. It should be open by the end of the year.

963 Fran Hehn // 2012.02.05 at 9:45 am

Will there be a Costco coming to the northern Charlotte, NC. Area? Please? Anywhere between Huntersville, NC and Mooresville, N C?

964 Mary // 2012.02.06 at 10:27 pm

@Rick, coming down to TN last week of March… only for a week, but a week is better than nothing. I don’t know when but my husband and I will prob do a driveby the site.

965 todd // 2012.02.07 at 2:43 am

Was told by my Assistant Manager yesterday that the company has Sarasota, and Farragut listed now opening in August.

966 Mary // 2012.02.07 at 8:13 pm

@ Todd that’s great news, thanks for passing it on!!!

967 Nan // 2012.02.08 at 10:01 am

Any plans for a Costco in Savannah, GA????????????????

968 Greg // 2012.02.11 at 7:24 pm

http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2012/feb/05/real-estate-transfers—2512/
The 1st 2 lines tell the story

969 Dave // 2012.02.14 at 6:31 pm

I’ve been searching all over and I can’t find any recent updates on the new warehouse supposedly opening in Lynnwood, WA late this year. Has anyone heard anything since early 2011?

970 David // 2012.02.14 at 9:17 pm

After working as a manager with Costco in the original St. Louis location, which took forever to build because of union contractors I might add, I relocated to the Quad Cities area of Northwest, Illinois right on the Illinois/Iowa border. To my dismay there was no Costco here so I have made the monthly drive to the nearest location, St. Charles, IL to get my fix and load my SUV with real bargains.
So after finding out that they are building a store in East Peoria, IL of all places and now also Coralville, IA, just outside of Iowa City, I have to ask with a population of 400,000 in the Quad Cities areas, why do we still not have a Costco. We have a larger population than either Iowa City or Peoria, our median income is higher, and still we are stuck with a crappy Sams Club which I will never enter.
I have heard a rumor that the company looked for property on the Illinois side, as Sams is on the Iowa side of the river and Sams made some rumblings about building a second location on the Illinois side just to keep them out of the market. When Costco backed up, Sams cancelled their plans to build on this side of the river as well.
There are several prime locations in the I-74 and I-80 interchange area that would fit the bill and are located next to higher-end customers that the company targets.
We are home to John Deere world headquarters, a major military installation that has been in operation since before the civil war and just welcomed the relocated 1st Army Division from their old home in Georgia.
We also host a PGA event every year at the Deere Run golf course and are in an economically growing area.

So to those who are griping because they have to drive a whole 17 miles or whatever the case is, give me a break. We need a Costco to put Sams out of business in the Quad Cities…..repeat we desperately need a Costco in the Quad Cities!!!!!!

971 todd // 2012.02.15 at 8:41 am

David I have been wondering that also, but Costco has been known to go to cities with a university. I helped opened the Harrisonburg, Va warehouse in the mid 90′s and it also wasn’t a very large town but had James Madison University there. I would be intrigued if they opened in Moline or Davenport. Even though I am in Florida right now I graduated high school about 30 miles east of there.

972 David // 2012.02.15 at 11:57 am

Well the Quad Cities has Palmer Chiropractic College (world renowned), Augustana College, Blackhawk College, University of Western Illinois, and probably a few more that I am not thinking about right now. There is one college in Peoria and it is half the size of the Quad Cities. John Deere has their world headquarters here, and of course the Rock Island Arsenal military base, which just doubled in terms of active duty soldiers when the 1st Army Division relocated here from Georgia last year.
I don’t get why we are being avoided unless they are just keeping it under wraps so that Sams doesn’t try to open another location. I don’t see an issue if they do because Costco easily outdoes Sam’s in the markets where they are both operating.
I have been sending emails to corporate about this for three years so hopefully they will get tired of my emails and just build a location here already!!
I am considering doing a school assignment and sending it to them…..lol!!

973 Jim // 2012.02.16 at 10:12 pm

How about opening a store in the Quad Cities (Iowa/Ilinois) 500,000 people. We can support it.

974 Anne Burton // 2012.02.17 at 2:30 pm

How about opening one in Ft. Collins, Co to service Ft. COllins/Loveland area along with Wyoming, eastern Nebraska! Huge growth in this area!! 3 universities!

975 Mary Bailey // 2012.02.19 at 2:43 pm

We are hearing rumors that Costco will be moving into the EastGate shopping center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Any truths (please say YES) to this rumor?

976 Shane Guthrie // 2012.02.24 at 12:23 pm

I heard that Costco is coming to Greenville, NC in the old Home Depot Store? Is there any truth to this?

977 King // 2012.02.24 at 8:37 pm

First time poster here. Thought I would provide some info for some of the FQA. And for reference sake, between myself, my spouse, and my brother, we have 75 years experience with Costco, with experience in virtually every area, including warehouses, depots, overseas and corp. My three closest co-workers and I are over 100 years.

1- For those who continually post asking when they will open in your area. This is the short answer- When there is something to report, it will be reported. Among the reasons- there is so much legal/bureaucratic/infrastructure/planning etc issues, things can take a looooong time to get in order. For instance, the Couer d’Alene property was built more than 10 years before it finally opened. When the first work came out the land was purchased, I seriously looked into transferring there. Good thing I didn’t sell my house or hold my breath. Until it is a sure thing, you won’t get confirmation. The company does a great job at scouting potential markets and may buy property in a particular market long before it finally goes in, if it ever does. The company learned long ago that it is not worth the risk to build in an area that is only hopeful to provide a successful location. Most recently, the Spartanburg SC store provided a good example of that. It has a solid population, over 280k in the metro area according to Wikipedia. But the sales in that store are very poor. Prior to that, in the early 90′s several locations in Washington state and Oregon opened that have never produced very good sales. These stores still rank among the bottom in the PNW. Many markets had locations in the past and finally the company accepted that the area either wasn’t big enough for it or wasn’t ready for it and ultimately closed them. This is a mistake the company doesn’t want to make again. An exception to that is that now new markets have to be tapped and it understands that it can take time for the sales to finally com around. Spartanbug being an example of that, and even allowing that, that location hasn’t produced very well. So for a smaller market to get a location, there are considerations that need to be met. Is there sufficient $$ in the area? Is the potential for population growth there? There will never be Costco’s on every block like Walmart. When the company launched into Texas, the midwest and other southeast areas, it was a little slow to take and gaining consumer confidence and loyalty is paramount before it will expand further. And area like Dallas is a good example of an area that took well. Solid sales there, although it’s top location still would only rank in the middle of the pack in the NW where Costco is entrenched. But in time, it will hold it’s own, which is what the company is looking for. The under performing stores are bad, bad, bad and the company has no intentions of creating more. One poster asked about getting a store in Sault Ste Marie, which with a population of under 100k with no significant neighboring cities is very unlikely to get one anytime soon. Keep in mind, the average Costco has sales of around 3 million/wk. So then, you can see why another store in California is more likely to happen than one in say, Fargo(which could get one and probably should). When you have a particular location that does, say over 5 million a week, it makes more sense to open another nearby and draw from the aforementioned location, thus easing the pressure on it, while still sustaining the second. History has shown if one store will do 5 mil, two will do even more. More like two each doing 3 mil+ virtually right away and it will continue to increase. We all know it’s no fun shopping at a location that is packed all the time and eventually you can’t really do any more sales or gain new members when you are always packed. All that said, no market won’t be considered and I assure you that when Costco feels confident a building will excel and things fall into line, it will be there.

Ok, now for one of the locations that has been mentioned continuously. OKC. On one hand, I want to sarcastically say something about the Seattle Sonics leaving town and going there. You know, Jim Sinegal, the now retired CEO was part of a group that tried to keep them here. So maybe somewhere down deep there is some resentment. But in reality, the top brass in the company are terrific businessmen and I have about .1% faith that has any merit. I would guess OKC is a market that will be getting a location sooner rather than later. It certainly is on the short list of larger markets that Costco is not in. I can’t speak of what other factors are playing a part, but I can only assume that there are reasons other than ‘we just don’t want to go there’. In Costco’s home state of Washington, we have been in battle for years about our own ancient liquor laws and that didn’t stop much. In fact, in June we will finally be able to sell hard alcohol, unless the courts block it. Being unable to sell liquor alone is not a reason they won’t go into a market.

One more reason that domestic expansion isn’t setting records is the fact that so much effort is being put into international locations. Let me tell you, there is a good reason why. International locations have taken over as the top sales buildings in the company. Japan, Korea, and Taiwan routinely fill the daily top 10 sales list. Mainland Europe is on the way also. Australia has only three buildings, but in the future there will be many more. Consider the markets overseas for a minute. No offense to OKC, but you won’t be able to sustain an entire region worth of locations like, say Tokyo can. Global expansion is here and it’s here to stay.

978 King // 2012.02.24 at 8:39 pm

One typo in my previous post, regarding Couer d’Alene. Property was PURCHASED not built. That would be odd, for a building to sit for a decade before finally opening

980 Mary // 2012.02.26 at 8:52 am

@ Rick and Tim, any updates or still the same ol same ol?

981 tim // 2012.02.26 at 10:11 am

Mary they are still moving along at a good pace looks like there putting alot of the drainage pipes and what not in the ground they have a bunch of those biig concrete pipes all over

982 Rick // 2012.02.26 at 1:44 pm

Mary, sorry for delay in updates; spent another week in hospital for chemo treatments. All is good. They have been making alot of progress. Mountains of fill dirt and top soil have arrived. It appears that the focus is on the drainage basin and enviromental prep. Lots of grade work is being done. The plot signage is up with all the permits being displayed, no “Coming Soon” sign is up as yet. The signage does acknowledge that it is indeed Costco. You have to get out of your vehicle to read. I will continue to post updates every friday even if only to say no noticable progress. Hope you guys are doing well. Can’t wait for this to open. Great days to all!!

983 Mary // 2012.02.26 at 5:16 pm

@ Rick and Tim, Thanks for getting back so fast, I’m happy to hear they are moving right along. Rick, take care of yourself, sorry to hear you had to spend another week in the hospital. Looking forward to making the final move to TN.

984 Sandy Smith // 2012.02.27 at 12:24 pm

I see a sign in Rochester MN for a new costco, but on the website it shows nothing can you help when is it being built and when is it scheduled to open Thanks Sandy

985 Kimberly // 2012.02.29 at 7:09 am

I just updated the list of upcoming locations today, so all of the locations that I know about at this point are listed with at least rough dates. They are saying that the Rochester, MN store is probably going to open sometime in Fall 2012.

986 Derek // 2012.02.29 at 6:16 pm

Kimberly, I have noticed you havent posted Sun Prairie Wi as an opening for 2012? Is this not going to happen now?

987 Randy // 2012.02.29 at 6:22 pm

I would be very surprises if Costco is building a Warehouse in St Albert, Alberta..There is a new one going up right now in Granville of West Edmonton (Not on the list?) which is staight up the freeway from St Albert and also the West Edmonton Location will still be open as well which is even closer to St Albert…I hope they do however because Edmonton is go’s nuts about Costco and they are super busy all the time.
I have been to many Costcos in the US and they are not even close to how busy Edmontons Costcos are and the city has 4 and soon to be 5!!

988 Jen // 2012.02.29 at 11:47 pm

Derek…I spoke to one of the workers at the Middleton, WI Costco last weekend (one of the gas attendants) and he said that they are planning an October 2012 opening…he said that they WILL be open for the holiday rush and black Friday.

989 Kimberly // 2012.03.01 at 2:42 am

@Derek – You’re right, I did miss that one somehow. I’m adding it to the list this morning. They approved the plans at the end of December: 154,000 sq. ft. Costco retail store with a separate, 16-pump gas station in the Prairie Lakes Development. I would guess a late 2012 opening but they don’t state it in the article.
http://www.sunprairiestar.com/main.asp?SectionID=2&SubSectionID=52&ArticleID=9094

990 Kimberly // 2012.03.01 at 2:50 am

@Randy – I don’t know much about that area of Canada, except for what I can see on the map. It does look like there are a good number of Costco locations already in that area, but maybe they are thinking that this will be a place to get another store, in a less expensive location, to alleviate some of the burden on the other stores in the area. Or, maybe it’s a deal that will never actually turn into anything.

I’m adding the Granville, West Edmonton location to the list of upcoming locations. Thanks for the tip off. I must somehow keep missing that in the news. Although I even had kind of a hard time finding out about it when I knew exactly what I was looking for.

991 Randy // 2012.03.01 at 6:44 pm

Kimberley- I now have seen and read some articles about the St Albert location..I does look like it is going to happen!! There was a squabble with the developer of the location and the City Council which is almost rectified apparently?I believe something to do with Utilities?
Wow that is great news because the folks in St Albert won’t be invading my Granville Costco for very long after it opens first!The location in St Albert is actually a fair distance to the Granville location because its going to be in the farther Northwest corner of that city.
Well anyways we so desperately required the Granville Costco because even thou there are 4 other Costcos in Edmonton only one is located in the west area of the City and the rest are South and East..The west-end one presently is soooo busy (especially weekends) that the lines ups at the tills go halfway back down the store!
I seen that Costco has updated their new store openings just recently and the Granville location isn’t on it??I can attest to it going up beacsue I drive by it every day.

992 Kimberly // 2012.03.02 at 2:33 am

@Randy – Thanks for the update from someone in the area. Costco’s list of locations only provides store openings out a few months at a time usually, perhaps just the stores that are far enough along that they don’t expect there to be any problems with them opening.

993 Ryan M // 2012.03.03 at 11:18 am

How on earth does Costco not have a location in Salem, NH, or for that matter, only 1 in the entire state?

994 Jay // 2012.03.06 at 3:59 pm

Does anyone know the progress of the Knoxville site?

995 Rick // 2012.03.06 at 5:20 pm

Mary,Tim & Todd; We have a “COSTCO” sign up at the Farragut site. Not much else has changed other than moving a lot of dirt. The sign actually reads “Coming in Fall 2012″. Sorry I missed sending Fridays update, back in the hospital for transfusions. Great days to all!

996 Jacob // 2012.03.07 at 1:31 pm

To update you all on the northern Colorado location. It was postponed again. No one knows why this time, but they did decide on Timnath instead of Centerra in Loveland. No word on when they will build now.

997 Mary // 2012.03.07 at 8:32 pm

@Rick, I knew you were sick again, you are to good at following through. Had good thoughts and prayers for you. STAY WELL this time!!! Thanks for the update.

998 David // 2012.03.07 at 11:31 pm

So the sign is up on the new Iowa location…..interesting note……I talked with a person who shall remain anonymous at the West Desmoines location yesterday and apparently another Costco is being planned for the Des Moines metro area as well. By the way, the new location just outside Iowa City, facing I-80 is the old Proctor & Gamble building and is about 480,000 square feet, so I would imagine that there will some other retailers setting up shop in the building as it is three times the size of an average Costco. There were lights inside the building so they are working in there, and they are doing grading work on the whole lot it looks like!!!!

999 Anonymous // 2012.03.09 at 12:24 am

David, part of the Iowa City location is an indoor parking garage.

1000 Freddie // 2012.03.09 at 4:15 pm

Any updates as to when we can expect a store in the Melbourne/Viera/Cocoa Beach/Merritt Island, Florida area? Brevard county can certainly support 1 or 2 stores. I have seen rumors on this site about a store in the county but no updates in awhile.

Thanks!

1001 Rick // 2012.03.09 at 7:27 pm

Mary and gang, not much visible sign of progress at Farragut although they continue to move lots and lots of dirt. I did notice today that they have brought in construction night lighting. I haven’t noticed this before but I could have missed it. They have done alot but to most people all you would notice the mountain of dirt. If anything exciting happens I’ll let you know, otherwise; I’ll post whatever progress next friday. Have a great one.

1002 Mary // 2012.03.10 at 8:26 am

Thanks for the update Rick, stay well and have a wonderful day.

1003 J // 2012.03.11 at 12:04 am

To the Farragut people, I’ve been following yall’s comments since Janurary. I to am wishing to transfer to that store as well. I went by the site in the middle of Janurary and nothing was happening. I just drove back up there this weekened, there is a huge difference. If you look from the back side (hospital parking lot) the retaining wall is up all the way around the back sides of the store not completley finshed but it was close. But the HUGE thing that I noticed on 3-10 was they were bringing in gravel, looked to be where they are about to build the store. Also there was at least 50-100 pallets of brick sitting up at the Walgreens.

1004 todd // 2012.03.11 at 10:01 am

J where are you transferring from? I am in Orlando, and am still debating on transferring, waiting to find out who the GM is going to be and the assistants.

1005 J // 2012.03.11 at 4:53 pm

Todd; I’ll be moving in from the Birmingham area.

1006 Mary // 2012.03.12 at 1:08 pm

@J, That sounds sweet to me, I will be heading in that direction in 2 weeks, soooooo want it to be permanent fast.

1007 Tom // 2012.03.12 at 5:23 pm

Has anyone heard of rumours of a new Costco opening in New Minas, Nova Scotia? The local comunity is buzzing about it, with an apparent ground breaking to begin sometime in the spring… And yet no news on here… Any truth to the rumours?

1008 Buck Naked // 2012.03.13 at 8:19 pm

To..re the New Minas rumour. Never going to happen. You’ll have to continue to visit the Dartmouth Crossing store

1009 J // 2012.03.13 at 11:23 pm

Mary that store can not come up fast enough!

1010 Wade // 2012.03.14 at 11:57 am

It would make $$ cents for Costco to open a store in Ocala, FL being that that Ocala’s in Marion County Florida, and it being the largest county in Florida. Marion county has about the same population as Tampa Bay, so customers would be plentiful. I have a Sam’s Club membership, but would gladly turn that in for Costco membership.

1011 Rick // 2012.03.14 at 1:01 pm

Mary, After reading J’s post I thought man I sure have let you guys down on my updates. I haven’t ventured down past the Lovell Road side of the site, nor have I thought about the view from the hospital parking lot. We service the Wal-mart as well as the hospital and I can’t believe I never thought about checking the site from this angle. Since you are planning a trip down next week I don’t want you to be disappointed with what you will see. I drove by each side of the site today and this is what I discovered. He is correct in the fact that the retaining wall looks to be almost complete. I couldn’t see any bricks, just pallets of the massive stones for the wall. An excessive amount of excuvation can be seen from the north side of the site, they are digging like crazy. Can’t be sure as to the true placement of the store itself, but they sure are making progress. Lots and lots of people there today. I pulled thru the Walgreens Parking lot and got to talk to one of the construction workers and his thoughts were that they are trying to have the warehouse open by mid July with the Grand Opening the first or second week of August. I know we are all excited and can’t wait for this club to open. I’m not dissputing J’s comments by any means, he sure alerted me to things I have missed and I will be sure to check out these other angles as the progress continues. Great days to all and I can’t wait for you guys to be here!

1012 J // 2012.03.14 at 5:27 pm

Thanks Rick for the update, I didn’t go in the Walgreens parking lot and couldn’t tell what the brick was looked a little different color from the hospital parking lot. I’m happy that your there for our eyes and ears about whats going on and how fast it’ll be happeining. Because at my store I hear nothing about it. By the way does anyone know who the GM will be and where he or she is coming from?

1013 Rick // 2012.03.14 at 6:45 pm

J, Haven’t heard anything at all in those respects; once I do I will be sure to bounce it off you guys as it will mean more to you all than me since I’m a “Costco” outsider. It surely will be some store as much money that they are spending to meet the Farragut Township’s requirements. Can’t wait for it to open and get to put faces with all these names. Thanks man

1014 Tim // 2012.03.14 at 6:57 pm

Mary,

I haven’t had alot of time to go looking at the site due to a crazy work schedule. Thanks to Rick and all who have been updating us. I cannot wait for it to open.

Tim

1015 Nancy D // 2012.03.15 at 12:59 am

Just curious – does anyone know if a Costco is planned for Lincoln, NE? We have heard a rumor
of a warehouse being in the planning stages in that City.

1016 Dr. Marcia A.Ferguson // 2012.03.15 at 2:32 pm

Dear Friends,
We are THRILLED to be ready to welcome Costco to Rochester, MN this Fall!! I do have one suggestion for your consideration and that is to provide many electric ‘scooters’ for shopping purposes as this is a wonderful medical community and many shoppers go only to those stores where such scooters are provided. The many Cossstco stores that I know well (mostly throughout CA) have one or two scooters available – but I encourage you to offer more here in RST.
We can hardly wait to welcome Costco!!

1017 Mary // 2012.03.15 at 8:13 pm

@ Rick, Tim, J and Todd, I never thought of other angles other than the Walgreens side either..J has given us another way to look at how things are going. Rick, You are definately not letting us down!!!! You and Tim are our eyes and ears and anything either of you can pass on is soooooo apprecciated. J, I am a distance away also and not hearing anything instore!! Looking forward to getting down there and meeting all of you.

1018 Mary // 2012.03.15 at 8:15 pm

@ Tim, I totally understand crazy work schedules and as I said above, I really appreciate anything passed on.

1019 sasha // 2012.03.16 at 7:15 am

Hi~wondering if anyone has an update on the Sarasota,Fl. location. I understand they began demolition of the old Dillards around February and it looks like an August opening.I am anxious to transfer:)

1020 Tony // 2012.03.18 at 7:00 am

Hello Costco friends, This is my first blog…. I work at a Costco in FL. I also can’t wait for the Farragut store to open and hopefully transfer. Wow, It is sure nice to have the eyes and ears to keep us updated on the progress of the new store. You guys are “great”, thank you for taking the extra time to keep us informed!

1021 Rick // 2012.03.18 at 11:16 am

Farragut Gang, Whole lotta digging goin’ on this week. It appears they are still working on drainage stuff, digging huge holes for “I’m guessing” the large drainage tile to handle the run off. The mountain of dirt continues to get smaller, but you wouldn’t believe how huge this thing was, and still is. It’s beginning to take shape yet you can’t tell as yet where the placement of the actual warehouse will be. A big welcome to Tony, this group continues to grow.

1022 Tony // 2012.03.18 at 2:19 pm

Thank you Rick for the warm welcome! May God speed for full recovery to you. I was talking to the head contractor 2 weeks ago, he stated: “The building pad may have to settle for 3 months because of the poor soil condition before they can start building the structure.” Well, lets hope it won’t take that long.

1023 Mary // 2012.03.18 at 4:53 pm

Thanks for the update Rick, I can’t wait to get down there …I am going to get there next Sunday for a week . If you see a blue honda pickup with CT licence plate, stop and say hi , Our group is getting bigger!! Welcome Tony and you too J

1024 Rick // 2012.03.21 at 10:30 am

Hey Tony, They have done a lot of digging lately, way below street level at Lovell Road side and at Walgreens. Still can’t tell where the actual placement of the warehouse is gonna be. There are two locations being formed and it could be either one. I does appear they are digging fir a solid base. The mountain of dirt continues to get smaller.

1025 Tony // 2012.03.21 at 2:17 pm

Rick, from what I understand, the building pad was going to be 5 or 10 ft above grade… that is a lot of fill. That’s why it needs to set so long. The digging down is probably for all storm water drainage.

1026 Mary // 2012.03.21 at 10:45 pm

@ Tony and Rick, Thanks for the updates…. I can’t wait to get down there and see all the construction/digging

1027 todd // 2012.03.22 at 5:56 am

@ Rick, Tony, Tim, and Mary, if this is true that the pad has to sit for three months you might not see an opening till October. If they pour it in april(which they way it sounds would be mid to late april actual construction wouldn’t begin till late June/early July. Looking at early October. That possibly could cancel me out. Have to be able to move during summer. Oh and Rick let me know if you know of any good town homes in the area, within a 20-25 minute drive from the building. Hope to see you all in Farragut.

1028 Tim // 2012.03.22 at 3:38 pm

Todd there are some nice town homes in the area it just depends on how much you want your rent to be. I would try to be in Blount county which is only about a 25 min or less drive. Rent would be a little cheaper and tags for your car about 30 dollars less than knox county. There are some decent looking town homes on Topside Rd. about a 15 to 20 minute drive from the location. Hope that helps ya.

1029 Vince // 2012.03.22 at 3:51 pm

Todd: Depending on what you are looking for Blount or Loudon Counties are both about a 20 – 30 drive to Farragut. The drive is an easy one most of the time and one can avoid the Interstate, which is a good idea during rush hour coming out of Knoxville. I’m what tey call a half-back at present, spending winters in Florida and summers in Loudon, TN (Tellico Village).

1030 Mike // 2012.03.22 at 4:23 pm

For those of you wondering on the Knoxville opening….I have helped open a number of location during my time with Costco and if it is an October opening your going to be looking at the last Thursday of the month. Usually around the 27th. Who knows thought things could be different for Knoxville.

1031 j // 2012.03.22 at 6:22 pm

My location had corporate this week visiting. I asked one of them what the time frame was going to be and he did tell me October before the Farragut store opens. I’m just hoping that he’s wrong!

1032 Mary // 2012.03.22 at 7:36 pm

Hi Farragut gang!! October…ouch, I want to be there now, I am so impatient!!! Todd, an October opening wouldn’t necessarily cancel you out, with all new stores they have sales and training before the store opens. I don’t know where I heard this so don’t take it as an absolute… don’t people start coming in 2 months before opening? As I said…. I don’t know where I heard that so I don’t know if it’s correct info. Mike would know more about that, I have never opened a store.
J, thanks for passing the info … the good news… Costco is coming to farragut, the bad news…it seems like one grain of sand at a time…it is still coming!!!

1033 j // 2012.03.22 at 8:02 pm

Mary, yes they start bringing in employees two months ahead of time if you are selected to do outside marketing (pre-opening will be a-lot since this is a new market for Costco) or if you are selected to come in and install steel/stock store ahead of time. Just depending on what and who the GM selects to come in for pre-opening.

1034 Wood // 2012.03.22 at 11:45 pm

Thank you to everyone for all the updates regarding the Farragut opener. The posts are always very informative and I enjoy reading them. I hope I can transfer, that would be awesome!!

1035 todd // 2012.03.23 at 1:39 am

Usually its 5 weeks out that they have people coming in to set up warehouse. As far as setting the steel I thought they had someone else do that nowadays. When I opened a warehouse in Virginia we set the steel, but later someone told me that they dont have us do that anymore? Not sure if that is correct. Anyway I would prefer to be up there by end of July early August. Have a son who starts high school this fall, would like to get up there 3/4 weeks before school starts, thanks for all the input on Townhomes.

1036 Mary // 2012.03.23 at 6:55 am

Hey Wood!!! Welcome to the Farragut group. Todd, I hope to see you there anyway, seems like everyone is getting to know each other here.

1037 Rick // 2012.03.26 at 5:02 pm

Farragut Gang, Sorry I haven’t been egnoring your posts; been going through treatment again. We continue to hear various dates for the opening but for the record, the Costco “Coming Soon” sign does say Opening Fall 2012. For what it’s worth. Todd, don’t know what you are looking for but there’s all sorts of options to meet your search. There’s a new complex of “Luxury Apartment Homes” about 5 minutes from the Costco just off Lovell Road that might be worth a look. It is in the Harden Valley district on the Harden Valley Academy is the new High School for that area and is receiving good reviews. Blout County and Oak Ridge school systems seem to be pretty good as well. All my children are grown and my grand kids go to CAK so I don’t know a whole lot anymore. Good luck and if I can be of any help just let me know.

1038 Derek // 2012.03.26 at 5:24 pm

Jen, Jon anyone heard any new news on the Sun Prairie, Wi store?

1039 Ann // 2012.03.26 at 10:00 pm

The Sun Prairie Costco will be opening in November. The exact date is not for sure yet.

1040 Ann // 2012.03.26 at 10:02 pm

The Sun Prairie Costco will be opening in November. The exact date isn’t set yet.

1041 MayaJ // 2012.03.27 at 9:38 am

Hi Kimberly,

Do you have any information if there will be a Costco in upstate NY in and around Hudson Valley in the near future? I have to drive an hour to access the nearest Costco, I live near Beacon, NY. I love my Costco, but an hour drive to get there is a pain

1042 Mary // 2012.03.27 at 7:57 pm

Feel better Rick. I am in Seymour now… still unpacking boxes…ugggg! Trying to get to Farragut btw tomorrow and Friday..outside chance of Saturday. hard getting everything done in a week. If you drive by and see a honda ridgeline w/ ct tags on it, be sure to stop, looking forward to meeting you.

1043 Paul // 2012.03.27 at 10:41 pm

Where is the largest and smallest Costco’s?

1045 Deb // 2012.03.28 at 1:46 pm

Just an FYI, my hubby helped open the new GA Costco near Chattanooga and it opened October 27..he had to be down there about a month ahead of time.

1046 Deb // 2012.03.28 at 1:47 pm

Just an FYI, my hubby had to report to work about a month ahead of his store’s opening.

1047 Mary // 2012.03.28 at 5:45 pm

Deb, thanks for the info

1048 Mary // 2012.03.28 at 5:52 pm

RICK!!!!! HOLY CANOLI!!! In other words, I went to farragut this afternoon, It was much further along than I expected. Why on earth did you think Bob ( my Hubby) and I would be disappointed? I really wasn’t expecting what I saw, pleasantly surprised…couldn’t see much of a view from the hospital, J must have been there just before the leaves were blocking the view…saw some though.

1049 Rick // 2012.03.28 at 7:04 pm

I guess I was looking at it from my stand point of seeing it every day. I was by around 10:00 this morning, sorry I missed you all. I’m glad you were excited.

1050 Rich // 2012.03.29 at 7:03 am

Any more word on a Costco for Asheville, NC?

1051 mary e // 2012.03.29 at 4:27 pm

When is COSTCO going to realize that LUBBOCK TEXAS is the shopping hub for all of west Texas and Eastern New Mexico !!!!! Home to Texas Tech University and more colleges, lots of acerage for sale and at a good low price ! Downtown revitalization is starting also. Soooo,,,,, real estate dept get on down here we need some King Crab legs and everything else you sell including office supplies and patio furniture, pharmacy, flowers, meat, etc…… Kirkland come on down !!!! United Supermarkets get all the business for events almost daily in the bakery dept and functions… We NEED COSTCO !!!

1052 Mary // 2012.03.30 at 8:19 am

@Rick, Sorry we missed you, too. The last time I saw that sight was last October, There was no preparing me for that sight. I had no idea they were going back so far…don’t know why …I have worked in two Costco’s, I know they have lots of parking.

1053 j // 2012.03.31 at 7:41 pm

Mary; I was up there before the spring hit so no leaves then. You said the site was not what you were expecting. Could you post what stage they are at on the site/building process. Thanks, I hope your enjoying your vacation.

1054 Mary // 2012.04.01 at 6:04 pm

@J, I am already back in CT…Only took a week off…not enough!!! The drainage tiles/pipes are sitting..appear to be ready to go in…couldn’t tell if they had put any in as of yet, there are upwards of 240 palletts of cement block..I don’t know whether they will be used as walls. They are spreading a white powder, I am guessing it was lyme or calcium to help dry up some of the moisture in the dirt. It looked to have alot of clay in it’s makeup. I couldn’t believe how fast they were moving the dirt, in the short amount of time I was there they took down a hill and appeared to be leveling that section. Maybe part of my surprise was that I hadn’t been there since last October and nothing was going on then.

1055 Mary // 2012.04.01 at 6:06 pm

I have my husbands binoculars to thank for the detail

1056 todd // 2012.04.05 at 8:33 am

Mary, Rick, Tim good morning thanks for the updates Mary and Rick, I have been looking online and see that rents are alot lower out of the city especially in the Oak ridge area. Any of you familiar with Oak Ridge. We are going to probably take a trip up later this month or in May for a couple of days, just trying to narrow down some areas we might want to hit first. Thanks Todd.

1057 Tim // 2012.04.05 at 11:24 am

Todd the Oak Ridge area is very nice but the traffic in and out can be really bad during ruch hr time. But I am sure with the Costco schedule you would be fine you would prolly be looking at around a 30 min drive at most with no traffic. I would also look in the Blount County area also cheaper rent among other things like car tags and taxes. Hope that helps.

1058 todd // 2012.04.05 at 11:35 am

Thanks Tim, Blount County that’s pretty much Maryville isn’t it?

1059 Tim // 2012.04.05 at 11:38 am

Yeah Alcoa Maryville area. If you jnow where Topside rd is off of Pellissippi parkway is about a 15 min drive from Costcos site Blount cnty starts there

1060 todd // 2012.04.05 at 11:51 am

ok this is aggravating been to all kind of websites and they arent showing anything in maryville or blount county

1061 Vince // 2012.04.05 at 4:08 pm

TODD:
You might want to check out Loudon County (Lenior City, Loudon and Tellico Village). Oak Ridge traffic can be bad. The government still has nuclear research facilities in the area and traffic can be daunting at times. I-40 can be a mess, especially in the winter.

1062 j // 2012.04.05 at 7:27 pm

Hey Rick and Tim; I’ve been looking alot online and in person when in town for where to live in knoxville area. Would I be stupid for moving downtown Knoxville? If I was to move to downtown/campus area what could I expect the drivetime to the Costco to be? I want to be within a mile to two from the campus.

1063 cathy345 // 2012.04.05 at 11:24 pm

Anybody know anything about the Sarasota location opening date?

1064 Tim // 2012.04.06 at 8:29 am

J, you would prolly be looking at a drive time from anywhere to 15 to thirty minutes really just depends on what traffic is like getting out of the campus area. I live in west knoxville about 2 miles from the Costco location I can get into the campus area in about 20 minutes if that helps I 40 can be busy during the daytime hours. Hope that helps ya.

1065 Mary // 2012.04.06 at 9:11 pm

J and Todd, I’m still learning the Knoxville area. I moved into Seymour…it’s a 30 mile drive but I met a neighbor that has lived there his whole life, said I could cut the drive down significantly, just need to learn some of the shortcuts. I am used of a 40 – 45 minute drive on a really bad road so being 30 miles away doesn’t phase me at all even without shortcuts. Wish I could help you but all I can tell you about Farragut is that I am going to have a blast shopping.

Rick, you okay???

1066 Rick // 2012.04.08 at 10:50 pm

Mary, sorry been caught up in personal issues. Will be out starting tomorrow for two weeks of “high dose chemo” really looking forward to that. Haven’t been by the site due to this issue. Will get back down that way when I get out of the hospital, until then you guys take care and have a blast!

1067 Mary // 2012.04.09 at 8:49 am

Don’t worry about the site Rick, just take care of yourself. praying for you.

1068 Tony // 2012.04.09 at 1:45 pm

Rick take care…..
Was at the Farragut building site Saturday. Looking from the back of
Walgreen’s towards the Hospital you can see were the building is going to be. They have a 10 foot high pad you can see at the back of the property. It is still in the settling stage at this time.

1069 j // 2012.04.09 at 2:30 pm

Thanks for the input Farragut crew much needed.

1070 Christina // 2012.04.09 at 6:36 pm

When will this location start taking applications for >>>CHICAGO (SOUTH LOOP), IL???

1071 Nathan // 2012.04.10 at 2:49 pm

When will Costco in East Peoria Illinois start to take shape?

1072 Mary // 2012.04.10 at 7:08 pm

@ Tony, 10 feet high!!! sounds like it will be settling for a little while. was anything else going on or is all work stopped until the pad is set?
Thanks for the info, that is new since I was there a week ago.

1073 Tony // 2012.04.10 at 7:52 pm

As I stated earlier it will be about 3 months to settle per contractor. No work was going on Sat. They will probably continue storm-water install.

1074 Mary // 2012.04.11 at 9:24 pm

Okay, thanks for the info Tony.

1075 Rob // 2012.04.11 at 11:33 pm

I’ve been reading this forum for a while now and even recommended others to it. Thanks for the info you guys provide.

@Christina- Applications are being accepted for the South Loop location here- https://wfa.kronostm.com/index.jsp?locale=en_US&APPLICATIONNAME=CostcoNonReqExt

Has anyone requested a transfer to Coralville, IA? I have yet to hear anything on mine.

1076 cindy // 2012.04.13 at 6:14 pm

any news if new brittain ct is going to happen?

1077 Tyler // 2012.04.13 at 9:05 pm

They put up the Coming Soon sign today for the Spanish Fork, Utah location. It says Opening Winter 2012. I can email you a photo of the sign if you wish.

1078 Beshy // 2012.04.13 at 9:49 pm

This was posted in the Oklahoman last month

Still looking for a place or places to land, brokers said, are Costco, Fresh Market and Von Maur.

So any news about Costco in Oklahoma city.

http://newsok.com/confidence-heats-up-oklahoma-city-retail/article/3660332/?page=2

1079 Louise Grabowski // 2012.04.15 at 2:52 pm

Bluffton, SC would be a great location for a new Costco. We are located 6 miles of I-95 and 15 miles to Hilton Head, SC (tourist area).

Charleston, SC which is a 2 1/2 hour trip is the closest Costco!

Please consider this location or even Savannah, GA would be OK!

1080 james // 2012.04.15 at 8:48 pm

Does anyone have any information about the Ann Arbor opening date?

1081 Brian // 2012.04.15 at 11:03 pm

@James Opening has been moved up a month. Here is the link.

http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/now-hiring-costco-moves-up-opening-date-and-is-accepting-applications-for-ann-arbor-area-store

1082 Jan // 2012.04.19 at 2:00 pm

I am about to move from Wichita, KS to Oklahoma City and thought for sure there would already be a Costco there. Oklahoma City is booming! It’s a large enough Metropolis to support at least one Costco. The Dallas area has 5 Costco’s! What’s the hold up?

1083 Ann // 2012.04.20 at 12:16 pm

Does anybody know how things are going for the West Fargo Costco? I can’t seem to find any updates as far as its progress. I do know it officially has an address!!

1084 Mary // 2012.04.25 at 10:05 am

Rick, You Okay? not worried about the site, just you.

1085 Rick // 2012.04.25 at 12:49 pm

Hey Mary, believe it or not I just sat down to send an update and saw your post; that’s amazing. I’m doing ok, the treatment this go round has been pretty tough; however, I’ve made it through. I was returning from Turkey Creek, I go there for lab follow up, and there has been quite a bit of progress. the mountain of dirt is gone and today they are pouring gravel by the truck loads and spreading it out. Lots of heavy equipment are moving around all over the site. Still can’t tell much about whats going where. I have a question that you or one of the other transferee’s may be able to answer and forgive me if this is not the proper forum to ask but you never know. I own a local distributorship that will be servicing the Costco. Do any of you know the particulars about their receiving hours and such concerning breag and grocery direct store delivery. We are trying to get things in play to handle this properly and can’t seem to find anyone who can helps us at this point. It may simply be to early in the game but I need to get someone on board an train to do it properly. Again, forgive me if I’m out of line in asking in this forum. Till next time, have a wonderful day.

1086 Rob // 2012.04.25 at 3:58 pm

Got my transfer! Anyone in the Coralville area know a good realtor? I have less than one month to be there! Any leads on short term rentals would be appreciated!

1087 Mary // 2012.04.26 at 7:19 am

Hi Rick!!! Good to hear from you, I’ve been worried about you. As far as deliveries are concerned, in the 2 Costcos I have been in, receiving dock gets locked once the store is open for the day, beyond that I have never worked in receiving and only on rare occassions am there before the store opens so I don’t know any more than that. sorry, I wish I could help you. I have only worked in the front of the store the whole time I worked at Costco.

1088 Brian // 2012.04.26 at 9:33 am

Receiving hours are typically 4am-2pm. Bread deliveries are preferred to be handled before the 10 am store opening

1089 todd // 2012.04.26 at 9:38 am

Correct Brian, in fact one of our bread venders is there at 4 am when we get there, the others try to get there before 9 as do the wine reps so they are done prior to opening.

1090 Rick // 2012.04.26 at 4:50 pm

Mary, Brian & Todd, Thanks guys, that’s kind of what I had in mind. I knew the policy was off the floor by 9:00 just wasn’t sure about how early we could get in. Thanks for the info it is exactly what I needed to know. Hope all is well.

1091 Rick // 2012.04.26 at 4:53 pm

Mary. not to worry, I’m doing better than expected. Cancer is a mean demon but I seem to have good doctors and am blessed with a wonderful God. We continue to keep on keepin’ on and all is good. Can’t wait to meet you guys and welcome you all to Knoxville.

1092 Mary // 2012.04.26 at 10:11 pm

Hey Kim, saw you on Costco Craze…. now I have a face to put with your name

1093 Kimberly // 2012.04.27 at 12:34 am

@Mary – Thanks for noticing my 15 minutes of fame.

1094 Martha // 2012.04.28 at 7:54 pm

Any word on a possible Costco in Tulsa, Oklahoma? We would LOVE to get Costco here-we’ve even started a Facebook group to try to get Costco in Tulsa: https://www.facebook.com/groups/177913565553553/

Any ideas on how can can persuade the PTB at Costco to build a store in Tulsa?

1095 Sandy // 2012.04.29 at 1:58 am

Is there going to be a Costco in Lexington KY??? I’m moving from California and I’m going to miss Costco.

1096 Jeff // 2012.04.29 at 10:50 am

Any word about a new store in Northern Colorado (Fort Collins-Loveland-Greeley area)?

1097 Kimberly // 2012.04.30 at 5:30 am

@Sandy – I haven’t heard anything about that, but I’ll be sure to post any news I hear about it in my monthly roundup of new location news.

1098 Jenny // 2012.04.30 at 11:54 am

Just an F.Y.I….Costco is Planning on opening in Oshawa, Ontario (Canada), but I dont think a date has been set yet, I think Aug/2012 is a bit early, unless something has changed. Last I heard (I work at Costco), they were hoping to open fall 2012, November maybe. I’ll see if I can find out more when I go to work tomorrow.

1099 Mary // 2012.04.30 at 11:28 pm

@ Rick, My husband ( Bob) left for TN tonight. He is going to try to make it up to the Costco site some morning this week, hopefully the 2 of you can meet up, wish I were going too. Have a good day and when I know which day Bob is going to the site I will pass it on.

1100 Mary // 2012.05.01 at 7:52 pm

@ Rick , what time of day are you at the Costco site and what day/s would be good for you, Bob would like to meet up with you and possibly exchange e-mail addresses.

1101 Rick // 2012.05.01 at 8:56 pm

@ Mary I will be in the hospital tomorrow getting a blood transfusion, thursday, friday & saturday the best place to find me would be at Walmart from 9am till 11am. I would be the bald headed man in the bread isle. does that help any. Would love to meet Bob.

1102 Mary // 2012.05.01 at 9:36 pm

@ Rick, Good luck with the blood transfusion and I will pass that info on to Bob. Looking forward to meeting you myself but had to stay in CT this time around.

1103 Nayda // 2012.05.02 at 1:52 pm

Costco has leased property in New Orleans, LA. There have been several articles on it. http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2011/10/costco_executive_presents_plan.html
Anyone hear anything about that? This Baton Rouge girl is getting antsy.

1104 ROCCO // 2012.05.02 at 4:58 pm

They have announced the Manager for the Sarasota warehouse…He is a 29 year
employee. He is currently the manager in UREM, UTAH. The location is expected
to open late summer 2012.

1105 sasha // 2012.05.02 at 8:53 pm

@Rocco~Excellent news:) Are You an employee looking to transfer? Are You in the area? I am wanting to transfer to the Sarasota
location as I have immediate family in the area.living in Spokane,Wa. for 20 years has been too far away and for far too long…TY for the update as I have been waiting and watching for any news at all regarding progress~This is a definite sign of progress..Ya just made my day!!:)

1106 Kirkland Lover // 2012.05.03 at 3:28 am

Baton Rouge and New Orleans and Lafayette..Please Please Please!

1107 just a wife // 2012.05.03 at 3:00 pm

Did you all see the GM for farragut is the cfo’s son..i bet he can run a great building.

1108 Mary // 2012.05.03 at 8:40 pm

Rick, Bob was up at walmart and site today…said he missed you. maybe next time.

1109 Rick // 2012.05.03 at 9:10 pm

Mary, so sorry had to have relief man run route today wasn’t quite up to par. Will absolutely make it happen next time. Hope he has a safe journey home.

1110 AJ // 2012.05.04 at 3:19 pm

I also recently heard of a store coming to Apex, NC. Please be true! Anyone know if there’s truth to this or is it just wishful people starting rumors?

1111 Mary // 2012.05.04 at 6:06 pm

feel better Rick

1112 Richard G. // 2012.05.04 at 9:15 pm

My family and I love Costco. I am a Gold Star Member. My parents especially my dad love to get gas there becuase it is so cheap. Costco is amazing.

1113 Derek // 2012.05.05 at 12:36 pm

Hi Rick, Looks like on some of these posts you talk about being in the bread section? What company do you sell for? Im an independent distributor for brownberry in Sun Prairie Wi. Cant wait until that one opens up here, I think they are shooting for Nov of this year.

Take Care

1114 Gordon // 2012.05.05 at 3:51 pm

There are 2 very, very successful Costco locations in Spartanburg and Greenville, SC, yet still none in ASHEVILLE, ARDEN or HENDERSONVILLE, NC which is a bit over an hour’s drive away.
Yet we have two (lousy) Sam’s Clubs which I’m forced to go to!
Come on, Costco.
OPEN YOUR NEXT LOCATION IN ASHEVILLE, NC!!!

1115 thierry cleighton // 2012.05.06 at 4:07 pm

Try not to say “Cheap”. Low price is moe betta.

1116 Shannon // 2012.05.06 at 4:56 pm

Asheville, NC is not on the list? Any hope anytime soon?

1117 Rich // 2012.05.07 at 7:37 am

I heard last year that they were getting ready to break ground in Asheville, but it never happened. Also heard that Trader Joe’s may have bought land in south Asheville recently, so that may be a good sign. They seem to follow each other!

1118 Kimberly // 2012.05.10 at 7:28 pm

I wish there was one closer to Lake Charles, LA! We have a SAMs but I miss COSTCO!!!!

1119 Jon // 2012.05.11 at 5:40 pm

City officials in Sun Prairie, WI have confirmed the new Costco there:

http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/costco-plans-new-store-in-sun-prairie-city-officials-say/article_2197ae3e-9bae-11e1-b4c2-0019bb2963f4.html

1120 king // 2012.05.12 at 11:03 pm

Gordon, FYI. The Spartanburg location is just about the worst performing store in the US. There is NO chance you will see anything close to it for some time. Its sales are atrocious, about 1/3 of the average US location. For a building that has been opened over a year, it’s a complete dog. No offense to the area, just the facts. It’s at roughly 38 mil this fiscal year, and the average is 110 mil. In the west it would be 100 mil behind middle of the pack locations. This is why there are so many out here. As a company, would you suggest to go more in SC or CA when those are the facts? The top US building will approach 300 mil for the year. Perhaps is just perception. Until you’ve seen a legitimately busy location, you can’t understand it.

1121 Rich // 2012.05.13 at 5:46 am

That was Costco’s mistake for not knowing their audience. They should have moved to Asheville instead.

1122 Shannon // 2012.05.13 at 10:16 am

ditto, Rich! Bring Costco to Asheville…..

1123 Mary // 2012.05.14 at 1:47 pm

@ Rick, you okay?

1124 Jen // 2012.05.14 at 9:50 pm

Things are really starting to move in Sun Prairie, WI. Last Thursday evening I drove by and there was nothing but a “Novack Construction” banner. Sunday night I was a Target and looked over and saw a LOT of equipment and the lot has been completely skimmed of all vegetation with huge dirt/ sod(?) piles at the back of the lot. I am so excited to see things finally moving along! I know that the lot is level and that the city did quite a bit of prep-work to make the development desirable so I think that things should move along quite fast!

1125 Rick // 2012.05.15 at 4:05 pm

Mary, Sorry to worry, I’m doing ok terribly tired and not getting much acomplished these days. Haven’t been on line for a bit. Hope to get down by the site this week. Derek, I too am an independant distributor, we distibute for Bimbo Bakeries Sara Lee Fresh Bakery Division. We own the franchise for the Turkey Creek area and are extremely excited with the Costco. Mary, I will try to do better in staying in touch.

1126 Mary // 2012.05.15 at 6:18 pm

Rick, take care of yourself and don’t worry about the site. once every week or so stick a smiley on this site so that I know you are ok. Feel better, good thoughts and prayers are with you.

1127 Rick // 2012.05.16 at 1:31 pm

Mary, can’t wait to meet you. You are the greatest. Give our best to Bob.

1128 Mary // 2012.05.16 at 8:41 pm

Same feeling here Rick, about you… I will say hi to Bob for you andgive him your best.

1129 New Guy // 2012.05.16 at 11:27 pm

@ Rob post 1086

I’m in the same boat as you. I will be transferring to Coralville in mid June and will probably be staying in a motel for a few nights until I find a place to rent out. From what I hear there are lots of cheap places available, especially during the summer since the UI students are gone.

1130 costco // 2012.05.17 at 6:47 am

My parents live there and would love it! We are lucky that ours in Frederick, MD, is only 10 minutes from home!

1131 Mary // 2012.05.17 at 1:44 pm

Are there plans for Costco to come to Pensacola, Fl? There was a mention of it in our local paper last year but nothing since.

1132 Harry // 2012.05.18 at 1:20 am

Any word on a fourth Costco location in Winnipeg MB Canada, visited the south Winnipeg Costco last Saturday and couldn’t even find a parking spot available.

1133 Dawn // 2012.05.18 at 3:00 pm

Costco is coming to new Orleans!

1134 Randy // 2012.05.18 at 3:03 pm

The Costco in Granville West Edmonton, Alberta is now showing a Oct completion instead of Aug 25th on their new openings site.

1135 Todd // 2012.05.19 at 4:44 pm

Anyone hear an update on the opening in Farragut, I seen on the Costco website the have updated the coming soon stores and have Sarasota listed now opening late August and several others in October but nothing for the farragut building. Talked to the High School in Maryville and they said school starts August 1st. Trying to figure out if its worth putting in the time to come up and visit and look for a place if they arent opening soon. From what i was told they were going to try to open Sarasota and Farragut around the same time. Manager said they did mention Sarasota in the Manager meetings a couple of weeks ago but said nothing of Farragut. Just seems that if they announced the GM they would have a date set for opening. Thanks Todd.

1136 Autumn // 2012.05.19 at 5:07 pm

Does anyone know approx when they start hiring for the new stores?
Hoping to transfer from Scottsdale to Spanish Fork, Ut.

1137 Mary // 2012.05.20 at 9:59 pm

Todd, I wish I could help you with that. I know they at one timehad the stores opening closer together but it seems like Farragut has been pushed back. This may be due to getting the foundation in and waiting for it to dry but it really doesn’t help any of us trying to get down there …wish they would come up with something concrete that we could plan around. I wish I could come up with something more positive, but I can’t see them opening before November if they have openings through October already posted.

1138 Todd // 2012.05.21 at 1:59 am

Thanks for the reply Mary, its too bad was really hoping they would of opened in Aug./Sept. My wife called the walgreens next door and they said there is nothing really going on at the site except lots of dirt. Said they havent seen any pad.

1139 Todd // 2012.05.21 at 2:02 am

This is the site where Costco lists new openings.

http://shop.costco.com/en/In-The-Warehouse/Locations-Coming-Soon.aspx

1140 Tony // 2012.05.21 at 3:55 am

Todd,
I was at the Farragut site again this weekend, and as stated from my earlier blog, the building pad is lacated on the back side of the property.(Walgreen’s don’t have a clue what is going on!) It has to set for a total of 3 months per contractor, before building the structure. I think they are into the 2nd or 3rd month of settling.

Looks like they have the storm water tile in and ready to start final grading for the parking lot, and start installing retaining walls.
The targeted official opening date is between Oct / Nov 2012
Tony

1141 Tim // 2012.05.21 at 5:18 am

Hey guys haven’t posted in awhile but the main deal with Farragut is probably the town of Farragut it self. If you do not do things exactl according to the way they want it they will make it hard on you. I used to manage the McDonalds down in front of the High school so I know how hard they can be on a buisness. So Costco is just making sure they do things accordingly. I to like alll of you wish they would be open alot sooner. Because they sounds like such a wonderful company to work for I cannot wait to be a dedicated employee for them. Hope you all have had a wonderful weekend I am on vacation this week so I will give y’all an update late in the week.

1142 Farragut // 2012.05.21 at 8:11 am

I heard the problem was a couple sink holes and the law is strict on how to fix. sure costco wouldn’t want to rush the building anyhow after the sink hole problems the Fort Oglethorpe GA building has had. I heard oct/nov depending on how the ground settles. it seems the transfers are looking to be a high volume. I believe costco can only take a certain amount, so for the new applicants need not to worry for landing the BEST retail job. At Least the GM is announced, that’s a good start. GOOD LUCK!

New Locations: (Updated 2012.04.24)
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA	May 2, 2012
CORALVILLE, IA	June 27, 2012
CHICAGO (SOUTH LOOP), IL	June 28, 2012
PITTSFIELD TOWNSHIP, MI	June 29, 2012
GRANVILLE, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA	August 25, 2012
TAOYUAN, TAIWAN	August 28, 2012
ULSAN, KOREA	August 29, 2012
SPANISH FORK, UT	October 2012

SARASOTA, FL	August 2012
FARRAGUT, TN	August 2012
OSHAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA	August 2012
SUN PRARIE, WI	November 2012
ROCHESTER, MN	Fall 2012
BAXTER, MN	Fall 2012
WEST FARGO, ND	Late 2012
UKIAH, CA	Late 2012/Early 2013
WHEATON, MD	Early 2013
ALEXANDRIA, VA	Early 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C.	Early 2013
SOUTHAMPTON, UK	Spring 2013
GUELPH, ONTARIO, CANADA	2013
ST. ALBERT, ALBERTA, CANADA	2013
Uncertain opening dates and locations.
Visit the Costco website for locations of existing warehouses near you.

Regular Hours: Costco US
Monday – Friday	10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday	9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday	10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Hours for some Costco US locations vary, so you should double check the hours for your location at the Costco.com locations webpage.

Regular Hours: Costco Canada
Monday – Friday	10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday	9:30 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday – Québec and Ottawa	9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday – Manitoba and Saint John	12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hours for some Costco Canada locations vary, so you should double check the hours for your location at the Costco.ca locations webpage.

Regular Hours: Costco UK
Trade Members: Monday – Friday	10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Individual Members: Monday – Friday	12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday	9:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday	11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Regular Hours: Costco Australia
Monday – Friday	10:00 am – 8:30 pm
Saturday	9:30 am – 6:30 pm
Sunday	10:00 am – 5:00 pm

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