180,000-square-foot Costco, biggest in Texas, will open this summer. Here's where
Costco will soon open its largest store in Texas, along with two more overseas. A 180,000-square-foot store in Midland will welcome customers this summer.
Known for its wide selection of bulk items and unbeatable deals, Costco is a crowd favorite not just for shopping but also for its iconic food court offerings, including its famous pizza and $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo that has stood the test of time. The addition of the retail giant is expected to draw excitement from Midland residents and beyond, bringing in customers from across the Permian Basin and West Texas.
Currently, the largest Costco in proximity is about 117 miles north in Lubbock. Outside of Lubbock, West Texans would have to travel to El Paso or Fort Worth for the second-closest store, both of which are at least four hours away.
Costco and Midland officials gathered to break ground on Dec. 10 of last year. Midland Mayor Lori Blong praised the company's efficiency in fast-tracking the permitting process and construction timeline. Although the incentives to bring Costco to Midland required the store to open no later than August 2026, the retail giant is now on track to welcome customers this July.
"Back in 2019-2020, we were in talks with Costco, but the pandemic and economic shifts put those plans on hold. We thought it was a lost opportunity," Blong said at the event. "But through perseverance and collaboration, we've made it happen."
Costco lists three locations with future opening dates on its "Coming Soon" page.
The company's website says warehouses will open in:
Pyeongtaek, South Korea in June 2025
Malmo, Sweeden in July 2025
Midland, Texas in July of 2025
Costco opened a spate of stores in March, including:
Brentwood, California
Highland, California
Sharon, Massachusetts
Genesee County, Michigan
Prosper, Texas
Weatherford, Texas
The company followed that by opening the following locations in April:
Stuart, Florida
Ardeer, Australia
Minami Alps, Japan
CEO Ron Vachris said prior to the California openings that the company has "big plans for the rest of the fiscal year," which ends Aug. 31.
Costco operates more than 800 stores around the world, with 627 in the U.S. and 42 in Texas.
— USA TODAY's James Powel contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: Costco opening in Midland this summer will be the largest in Texas
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