AMHERST, NY — Costco’s first Western New York location is now expected to open in early August.
The Town of Amherst confirmed the revised plan for the store at 4230 Ridge Lea Road to Business First after it was first reported by the Buffalo News.
“The town was recently made aware that Costco’s targeted opening date has been revised,” Amherst Supervisor Shawn Lavin said in a statement to Business First. “Due to a stretch of unfavorable weather, Costco is now expecting completion in summer and hopefully opening in August. I understand that there is a great deal of anticipation surrounding this project, but no one can control the weather. I am glad that Costco is ensuring the safety of its workers and the building as it navigates our harsh winter season. I am sure that shoppers will be disappointed that they will have to wait a little longer to get their favorite Costco products, but crews continue to work as quickly as possible in tough conditions to bring us our region’s first Costco store.”…