![]() We were instead transferred to a representative from the real estate department who said there is nothing definite at this time. Biz 417 called Costco’s corporate office and could not reach Jelinek for comment. Smith said her understanding was that only Craig Jelinek, CEO of Costco, was authorized to speak with the press. There isn’t a whole lot of information on the subject, but what we do know is that Costco is definitely “looking at a site in Springfield” but that “they have not submitted a zoning or building applications,” according to Mary Lilly Smith, Planning and Development Director for the City of Springfield in an email. Rumor has it that Costco is coming to town, but is it true? According to the release, "i n order to provide an adequate building site for Costco, Eastgate south of Chestnut Expressway will need to be relocated and other street and storm water improvements are required." The construction site is located near Chestnut Expressway and Highway 65. In addition, Costco employees receive a health benefits package. In addition, Costco has a reputation for being a quality employer, offering some of the highest retail wages and a robust benefits package.”Īccording to the release, " Costco expects to hire a minimum of 125 people in Springfield – a figure that could rise well above 200." The average hourly rate of pay for Costco employees is $25.50, and a full-time cashier's annual salary after five years is $52,944, a much needed employment opportunity in the midst of COVID-19. I am positive that Costco will expand our retail base, bringing new customers to Springfield who will surely shop elsewhere while they’re in town. We know that there has been a strong interest from our citizens for this store and, in fact, that some Springfieldians drive the 150 miles to get to the nearest Costco. “We are so pleased to welcome Costco to our community. “I’m pleased to announce and also confirm the rumors are true that Costco Wholesale Corporation is considering a membership warehouse retail store in Springfield,” said Mayor Ken McClure. The end result will be a 160,000-square-foot wholesale and retail general merchandise facility.Īccording to the ordinance, the City of Springfield will reimburse the Costco Wholesale Corporation "using a portion of local sales taxes generated by the facility." In addition, Costco "has indicated the requested incentives are necessary to make the project financially feasible." ![]() According to the city council summary statement, the City of Springfield and Costco agreed to a $4.8 million plan to improve South Eastgate Avenue and East Olive Street. See previous information and revisions of this blog below.Īt the City of Springfield's June 15 city council meeting, the good news was confirmed: Costco is coming to town. Check the Springfield Greene-County Health Board website for current information about masking and vaccinations. Costco strongly recommends that members and guests wear face masks inside their locations. In light of COVID-19, Costco will be following the face mask regulations of the applicable state and local jurisdiction. Shopping can make you work up an appetite luckily Costco has their own food court with hot foods like pizza, hotdogs and burgers so that you can take a break before venturing back into the store. The store also offers name-brand clothes including Hunter Boots, Birkenstocks and Louis Vuitton handbags. Also included is a bakery and a deli counter. The food section has all your typical snacks that you might need as well as fresh produce and gourmet meats. The store offers a range of flowers and plants to decorate your home or garden, plus a wide selection of furniture options for both indoor and outdoor. The new Springfield store has a large selection of the newest electronics including Xbox Series X, Playstation 5 (at the time of writing, at least) and Apple products, plus toys and games including an enormous stuffed bear. A Costco membership allows you to shop in stores or online, with the main aim of the store being to buy in bulk and save money. Here are some things you should know about the new Costco Store: Members OnlyĬostco is a membership-based store. ![]() Mayor Ken McClure assisted the store’s General Manager Angela Bauer in cutting the ribbon at the door. There was plenty of excitement in the air to celebrate the grand opening, with a line all the way down the sidewalk waiting to get in the doors. ![]() This blog was updated with new information on AugOn Wednesday, August 18, Costco held its official grand opening ribbon cutting at the new store location at 279 N. ![]()
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