![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/costco-looking-to-open-14-new-uk-stores/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_SD_TEM_020822Wyvern23JPG.jpg&description=Costco is looking for six to 12 acre sites to provide 150,000 sq ft buildings with 650 parking spaces, it also wants to be able to open petrol and electric vehicle stations at these sites Costco is planning to open 14 new stores in the UK over the next two years. The wholesale warehouse chain is currently looking at locations across the country. A Costco source told The Sun that the chain was hoping to open the new sites "as soon as possible" - although some openings could be delayed if the acquisitions take longer than planned. The warehouse chain has partnered with property development company Chase Commercial to find and convert the new sites. Chase Commercial said it was looking for six to 12 acre sites to provide 150,000 sq ft buildings with 650 parking spaces. Costco is also looking for sites which would allow them the ability to develop a petrol filling and electric vehicle station. The retailer is looking at opening warehouses in the following locations, although nothing is confirmed just yet: Justin Parker, director at Chase Commercial, told the newspaper: "We are really pleased to be partnered with Costco Wholesale UK to deliver further warehouse clubs for them throughout the UK." Costco is a chain retail store that sells items in bulk. It also sells its own brand items under the name Kirkland. Costco differs from other stores as you need to be a member to be able to shop there. It's important to note that not everyone actually qualifies for a Costco warehouse membership, if you want to shop in stores - you'll need to be a current or retired employee of a specific job role which includes banking, finance, medical, civil service or education. You can find the full list of jobs which qualify you on its website here. If you want to shop just online, then there are no job requirements. Costco membership starts from £15 a year for online shopping only. This rises to £33.60 a year for individual members who want access to the warehouses. There are also trade mem){kind=link}
Costco is looking for six to 12 acre sites to provide 150,000 sq ft buildings with 650 parking spaces, it also wants to be able to open petrol and electric vehicle stations at these sites
Costco is planning to open 14 new stores in the UK over the next two years.
The wholesale warehouse chain is currently looking at locations across the country. A Costco source told The Sun that the chain was hoping to open the new sites “as soon as possible” – although some openings could be delayed if the acquisitions take longer than planned.
The warehouse chain has partnered with property development company Chase Commercial to find and convert the new sites. Chase Commercial said it was looking for six to 12 acre sites to provide 150,000 sq ft buildings with 650 parking spaces.
Costco is also looking for sites which would allow them the ability to develop a petrol filling and electric vehicle station. The retailer is looking at opening warehouses in the following locations, although nothing is confirmed just yet: