Outside of the United States, Costco also plans to open new locations in South London, Ontario; Pudong, China; and Meiwa, Japan; in 2023.
In a recent earnings call, Costco CFO Richard Galanti announced that the business will open 15 new US sites this fiscal year, which began on Sept. 1. Four have opened, therefore 11 more will open in 2023.
In late January, Queen Creek, Arizona will host the warehouse club's second opening. Queen Creek's Vice Mayor Jeff Brown stated on
Facebook that the retailer's fuel pumps will "likely open on/around Jan 5th, ahead of the actual store opening." He noted that new Costco will feature 32 fuel slots instead of 16.
In March, the members-only shop will open a store at the northwest corner of I-35 and Kohlers Crossing in Kyle, Texas, and a 150,000-square-foot store in Longmont, Colo
That business will open at 205 Ken Pratt Boulevard near Harvest Junction South six months early, according to BizWest.
According to NOLA.com, Costco will open its second New Orleans branch on Pinnacle Parkway in St. Tammany Parish in Covington, La.
The 159,000-square-foot store is estimated to create 150 jobs and produce over $60 million in sales tax and property tax revenue for St.
Tammany Parish over the next decade, but building has not yet begun.
In 2023, Costco will open in South London, Ontario, Pudong, China, and Meiwa, Japan.