Costco Wholesale News & Media

Costco opening Oct. 28 in western New York

September 10, 2026

The first-ever Costco in western New York will open Oct. 28, just weeks before the holiday shopping season begins. While the Amherst location remains closed…

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Costco moves into Medicare business via SCAN Health Plan

August 27, 2026

Costco is partnering with SCAN Health Plan to launch a suite of senior-focused insurance products and is Costco's first partnership with a Medicare plan.

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Costco opening in Ontario beach town, Buffalo store plans move forward

August 25, 2026

Costco is getting reading to open a warehouse in Wasaga Beach, an Ontario beach town.

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Costco July sales reflect 10% jump

August 17, 2026

Costco Wholesale had a robust July as net sales were $23.12 billion, reflecting a jump of 10.7% compared to July 2025, according to a company investor press…

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Costco teams with Trinity Energy in quest for commercial energy independence

August 6, 2026

Costco Wholesale is going off grid in launching an independent, on-site energy system at its Port St. Lucie, Florida distribution center.

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Costco eyeing longtime vacant Buffalo mall site

July 30, 2026

Costco plans to open a warehouse in West Seneca, in Buffalo, New York on a site that's been vacant for nearly four decades.

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Amazon closing in on CPG retail leader Costco

July 28, 2026

Costco still reigns as the top consumer packaged goods leader but Amazon is closing the gap and not sits just 0.1 share point behind the wholesaler.

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No food court, samples or toilet paper. Just gas at a California Costco

July 24, 2026

Costco is launching gas-only locations. That's right. No toilet paper, no $1.50 hotdog, no pharmacy.

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Costco expansion strategy delivering on more than one front

July 17, 2026

Costco, which saw Q3 2026 sales hit $71 billion, representing a 12% spike year over year, is reaping rewards on a few fronts due to its $250 billion strategy.

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Costco opening 7 stores in August

June 30, 2026

After debuting two new stores in June, in Syracuse, Utah, and Pensacola, Florida, Costco is getting ready to open seven wholesale warehouses in August.

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Gas fueling Costco growth, customer loyalty

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Consumers wanting cheap gas are hitting Costco pumps and driving customer loyalty for the wholesaler.

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Walmart tops US grocery sales

May 19, 2026

Walmart owns 21% of U.S. grocery sales but when it comes to AI suggestions relating to grocery shopping, wholesaler Costco ranks first.

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Costco tweaks its iconic hot dog deal

May 12, 2026

Costco is still selling its well-known, and beloved, $1.50 hot dog deal (a quarter-pound all-beef dog and a 20-ounce soda with endless refills) but the…

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Retailers brace for self-checkout limits

April 29, 2026

Major U.S. retailers including Walmart, Target and Costco are facing potential operational changes as lawmakers in several states move to tighten regulations…

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Costco shifting from self-checkout to scan-and-go, shoppers report

April 6, 2026

Costco is adjusting its checkout strategy, with some stores eliminating or limiting self-checkout lanes in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce theft…

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Costco CEO, CFO talk AI-powered online sales jump, tariff strategy

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Costco is reaping e-commerce sales rewards from AI technology and piloting automated pay stations that let members pay for pre-scanned orders with an average…

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Costco shopper sues Costco for price increase due to tariffs

March 17, 2026

A Costco shopper has filed a lawsuit in an Illinois federal court seeking any refund the wholesaler receives from tariff refund actions.

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Costco to be anchor store for Maryland mixed-use district

March 13, 2026

Costco aims to open a wholesale location at VIVA White Oak, a 280-acre mixed use district in Montgomery County, Maryland.

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Trader Joe’s earns best grocery store title in consumer report

March 6, 2026

Trader Joe's is the best U.S. grocery store according to a report from the American Consumer Satisfaction Index.

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Levi Strauss, Walmart, Amazon lead Brand Keys loyalty index

January 30, 2026

The 2026 customer loyalty leaders include Levi Strauss, Skechers, Walmart, T.J. Maxx and Amazon, according to the 28th annual Brand Keys Customer Loyalty…

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