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Costco Announces 6 New Locations Opening in March and April
The popular warehouse club is expanding its footprint in Texas, Utah, California, and Canada.
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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Costco, the popular membership-based wholesale retailer, has announced plans to open six new locations across the United States and Canada in March and April 2026. The new stores will be situated in Texas, Utah, California, and the Canadian province of Manitoba, further expanding the company's growing footprint.
Why it matters
Costco's expansion reflects the continued demand for its unique warehouse club model, offering members access to a wide range of discounted merchandise and services. The new locations will provide more consumers with convenient access to Costco's signature offerings, such as its famous $1.50 hot dogs and rotisserie chickens.
The details
The new Costco locations are part of the company's ongoing growth strategy. Costco currently operates 924 warehouses worldwide, with 634 located in the United States and Puerto Rico. The company's first location was opened in 1976 as Price Club in San Diego, before transitioning to the Costco brand and opening its first warehouse in Seattle in 1983.
- Costco plans to open the six new locations in March and April 2026.
- The company opened several new locations in 2025, including stores in The Villages, Florida, Richland, Washington, and North Guadalajara, Mexico.
The players
Costco
A members-only wholesale store that opened its first location in 1976 as Price Club in San Diego, before transitioning to the Costco brand and opening its first warehouse in Seattle in 1983. Costco currently operates 924 warehouses worldwide, with 634 located in the United States and Puerto Rico.
The takeaway
Costco's continued expansion demonstrates the enduring appeal of its warehouse club model, providing consumers with access to a wide range of discounted merchandise and services. The new locations in Texas, Utah, California, and Canada will give more people the opportunity to experience Costco's signature offerings and benefits.
