Costco, a member-driven bulk retailer is planning to open a new store in early 2025 in mid-Michigan, the company said on its website.
Michigan residents will see expanded shopping options in the new year, as Costco prepares to open a new location in Genesee County.
Here’s what to know.
What is Costco?
Costco is a warehouse retail chain known for selling products in bulk. The company headquartered in Issaquah, Washington.
The company’s first location opened in 1976 under the Price Club name in a converted airplane hangar on Morena Boulevard in San Diego.
In 1983, the first Costco warehouse location opened in Seattle. Costco became the first company ever to grow from zero to $3 billion in sales in less than six years.
When Costco and Price Club merged in 1993, the combined company, operating under the name PriceCostco, had 206 locations generating $16 billion in annual sales.
The company now has more than 800 locations worldwide.