Costco Wholesale News & Media

Love for Costco influencing house design for big fans

October 23, 2026

Costco is now infiltrating the house design process as homeowners who love Costco and other wholesale clubs are making it as easy as possible to drag those…

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North Carolina Costco plans move forward

October 14, 2026

The plan to build a Costco in Asheville, North Carolina, is moving forward after the city's planning and zoning commission approved the wholesaler's…

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Having a Costco nearby boosts home value for some

October 8, 2026

If there's a Costco near your home and you live in a very populated area the property value is likely to be higher than homes not near a Costco location.

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Costco ranks top on experience report rankings

October 5, 2026

Costco knocked supermarket chain H-E-B to second place to take the first spot in the second annual ChangeUp "2026 Experience Report," which ranks the top 5…

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Costco expands Uber Eats partnership

September 21, 2026

Costco has expanded its U.S. Uber Eats partnership with pickup now available in 47 states, up from 17.

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Costco launching 14 warehouses in next 2 months

September 15, 2026

Costco is getting ready to launch 14 warehouses in the next two months. The "mini burst" of locations includes replacing some smaller warehouses with larger…

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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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