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Costco

Daily Synopsis: Mar 30, 2026

Retail Insider -
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Costco Expands Business Centres Across Canada

Lee Rivett -
Costco expands its Business Centre network across Canada, with Winnipeg marking its first Manitoba location and 11th nationwide.

Winnipeg Retail Market Sees Major Investment Wave

Lee Rivett -
Winnipeg’s retail market sees major investments, redevelopments, and new tenants across key shopping centres and suburban districts.

Premier Protein Debuts Holiday Chocolate Mint Shake in Canada

Craig Patterson -
Premier Protein launches its limited-edition Chocolate Mint shake in Canada with broad retail availability during the holiday season.

Costco Tops Canadian Grocery Rankings for 2025

Craig Patterson -
Dunnhumby’s latest index ranks Costco as Canada’s top grocer for 2025, highlighting value focused shopping habits and shifts in consumer priorities.

Walmart, Costco Lead 2025 Halloween Treat Sales in Canada

Lee Rivett -
Field Agent Canada’s 2025 Halloween survey shows 81% of households welcomed trick-or-treaters, with Walmart and Costco leading candy sales.

Costco Wholesale Corp. 4th Q Fiscal 2025 Earnings Review & Commentary: Bruce Winder

Bruce Winder -
For Q4, net sales were $ 84.4 billion, up + 8% vs. last year, said Costco.

Regina’s 2nd Costco Breaks Ground in Westerra

Lee Rivett -
Regina’s second Costco is under construction in Westerra, set to anchor west-end growth with jobs, housing, and major retail space.

Leyad announces sale of Québec City retail site to Costco

Mario Toneguzzi -
The Québec City sale supports Leyad's broader strategy of acquiring high-potential assets, unlocking their value, and pursuing timely dispositions.

Costco Opens New and Expanded Warehouse in Newmarket

Craig Patterson -
Costco has opened a new 166,000-square-foot warehouse in Newmarket, relocating from Yonge Street to Harry Walker Parkway with expanded services.

Costco Opens New Rimouski Location, Boosting Local Economy

Craig Patterson -
Costco opens its 24th Quebec warehouse in Rimouski, creating 200 jobs and expanding access for local shoppers and businesses.

Rawcology Launches at Costco in Western Canada

Craig Patterson -
Rawcology debuts an exclusive 600g grain-free blueberry granola at 38 Costco warehouses across Western Canada, marking a major expansion for the brand.

grace & stella expands retail presence in Canada with Amazon, Costco, and Walmart launches

Mario Toneguzzi -
This expansion comes at a time when consumer demand for wellness and beauty products that deliver both performance and a little daily joy is at an all-time high, says grace & stella

Instacart partners with Costco Executive Members

Mario Toneguzzi -
The company partners with more than 1,800 national, regional, and local retail banners to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 100,000 stores across North America on the Instacart Marketplace.

Costco tops Leger’s annual Top 10 Most Reputable Companies in Canada list

Mario Toneguzzi -
Leger is the largest Canadian-owned market research and analytics company, with more than 300 employees in eight Canadian and U.S. offices.

Costco opening in Winnipeg’s Westport

Mario Toneguzzi -
Construction of the new 166,984-square-foot Costco store has already started.

Shoppers concerned and cautious heading into 2025, says Field Agent Canada GM

Mario Toneguzzi -
Canadians are cautious about 2025, with inflation concerns shaping shopping habits. Field Agent Canada’s survey highlights Costco’s rise and shifting retail trends.

Costco Tops Canadian Grocery Rankings in dunnhumby Study

Maya Johnson -
Costco ranks as Canada’s top grocer in dunnhumby’s RPI, followed by Super C, Maxi, and Walmart, as value-driven retailers dominate market growth.

Costco Brantford opening with Ontario’s 1st in-store sushi bar

Craig Patterson -
Costco is opening in Brantford, introducing Ontario’s first in-store sushi bar and creating over 250 jobs.

Costco Breaks Ground on 4th Winnipeg Location

Retail Insider -
Costco begins construction on a new 166,894-square-foot store in Winnipeg, expanding its Canadian presence amidst global growth.

Costco raises membership fees in Canada and US, implements stricter access controls

Retail Insider -
Costco increases membership fees in Canada and U.S., implements stricter access controls to curb membership sharing.

Costco sets sights on 2nd Regina location, clearing major hurdle

Retail Insider -
Costco's plan for a second Regina location gains approval from city planners, with overwhelming public support.

Costco Canada Tests New Membership Verification System in Selected Locations

Retail Insider -
Costco implements membership scanners at select Canadian locations to curb unauthorized access and enhance member experience.

Costco Membership Fees to Rise in Canada, and Most Canadians won’t Protest [Op-Ed]

Sylvain Charlebois -
Sylvain Charlebois says Canada's 5-million Costco members are loyal, and that the increased fees will positively impact the retailer's bottom line.

Costco Continues Canadian Expansion with New Warehouse in Northwest Toronto, More Locations Planned [Interview]

Mario Toneguzzi -
The retailer’s newest store will feature a multi-level underground parking garage, with more stores planned as Toronto continues to grow rapidly.
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