Plans for the World’s Largest Costco Warehouse Are Under Review, but Customers Would Only Be Able to Shop in Part of It
July 21, 2023
Costco plans to build the world’s largest warehouse in Fresno, California, spanning 241,342 square feet, surpassing the current record held by a location in Salt Lake City, Utah. However, not all the space will be accessible to shoppers, as about 47,000 square feet will be dedicated to e-commerce fulfillment, an area where Costco has been catching up to its competitors. The proposed warehouse would also feature fuel pumps, parking stalls, a car wash, and a logistics hub, and it is expected to replace a smaller Costco store in the area.
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