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New Costco Locations for 2019 — UPDATED

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In 2018, more than two dozen new Costco locations in the U.S. and another 7 in other countries were planned. At the moment, the information regarding new Costco openings is limited, but so far we can expect the following:

New Costco Locations in 2019

  • Coral Springs, FL (February 2019)
  • Ipswich, AUS (February 2019)

Potential New Locations in 2019

Costco hasn’t officially stated where any other new locations for 2019 will be, but we will keep you updated. For now, the potential new locations for 2019 are:

  • Bayonne, NJ
  • Oklahoma City, OK
  • Cypress, TX
  • Loves Park, IL
  • Bradenton, FL
  • St. Cloud, MN
  • Eagan, MN
  • Harrison, NJ

There are approximately 19 planned warehouse stores in U.S. cities scheduled through 2022. These include:

  • Murietta, CA
  • Napa CA
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • Branford, CT
  • Clinton, CT
  • Athens, GA
  • Sharpsburg, GA
  • Meridian, ID
  • University City, MO
  • Ridgeland, MS
  • Mooresville, NC
  • Cherry Hill, NJ
  • Patterson, NY
  • Cranston, RI
  • Bluffton, SC
  • Dallas, TX
  • El Paso, TX
  • McKinney, TX
  • Sherman, TX

Costco Openings in 2018

The following stores were planned to open last year:

  • Lindavista, Mexico (February 2018)
  • Daegu Innovation City, Korea (March 2018)
  • Bonney Lake, WA (May 2018)
  • Thornecliffe Park, Ontario, Canada (June 2018)
  • Minneapolis, MN (June 2018)
  • Eastvale, CA (June 2018)
  • Ukiah, CA (July 2018)
  • Mt. Pleasant, SC (August 2018)
  • Woodstock GA (August 2018)
  • Nisku, Alberta, Canada (August 2018)
  • Villahermose, Mexico (August 2018)
  • Epping, Australia (August 2018)
  • Sejong, Korea (August 2018)
  • Owings Mills, MD (September 2018)
  • Elk Grove, CA (September 2018)
  • Webster, TX (October 2018)
  • Davenport, IA (October 2018)
  • Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada (October 2018)
  • Fairbanks, AK (November 2019)

Finding the Nearest Costco

You can look up warehouses that are already open in your area using the store locator feature on Costco’s website. The warehouse retailer currently has 766 locations worldwide, including 235 stores outside of the U.S.

Within the U.S., Costco’s 533 stores are in 44 states plus Puerto Rico. The mega-retailer also has 100 locations in Canada, 39 in Mexico, 28 in the U.K., 26 in Japan, 13 in Taiwan, 15 in Korea, 10 in Australia, two in Spain, one in Iceland, and one in France.

The company employs 205,000 people and has 90.3 million members around the globe.

Costco Hours of Operation

As of this writing, here are Costco’s hours of operation:

U.S.

  • Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

Canada

  • Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday – Québec and Ottawa 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Sunday – Saint John 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

U.K.

  • Trade Members: Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
  • Individual Members: Monday – Friday 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
  • Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

Australia

  • Monday – Friday 10:00 am – 8:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:30 am – 6:30 pm
  • Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Not all stores stick to this schedule. If you are wondering about hours for a specific Costco location, use the store locator feature linked above to contact a specific store.

Readers, have you seen any new Costco sites breaking ground in your communities? And are you looking forward to visiting any new Costco locations?

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Kohl’s is Partnering With Aldi to Add Grocery Departments to Stores

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Many brick-and-mortar retailers have struggled in recent years as the popularity of internet-based business has increased. Kohl’s is now partnering with other stores to bring in more customers, which has led to the creation of a Kohl’s Aldi grocery store.

What Will Kohl’s Aldi Grocery Stores Look Like?

There have been rumors about Kohl’s partnering with other retailers to bring more traffic into its stores. While there have been plenty of mentions of different potential grocers, the company has finally confirmed it will be partnering with Aldi.

For the most part, both companies have kept everything regarding the partnership hush-hush. However, there are some pieces of information about what you can expect:

  • Kohl’s has been making space for Aldi to move in for some time now by right-sizing stores for the new addition.
  • When Kohl’s says “rightsize” it means it is making the stores physically smaller, making room for an Aldi next door.
  • You can expect to see Aldi pop up next to 10 Kohl’s stores later this year.
  • Both companies see this as a means for increasing business and controlling the cost of real estate.
  • It isn’t yet clear how many other stores will be adding Aldi sections. Kohl’s has plans to make space in up to 500 stores for Aldi, or other retailers.
  • The stores will have two separate entrances but occupy the same building.
  • Both companies will still operate independently from one another.
  • Kohl’s is looking for other traffic-driving retailers to partner with in the future.

Can You Use Kohl’s Cash at Aldi?

Right now, it doesn’t look like either party plans to share any customer perks. You won’t be able to use Kohl’s cash at Aldi. Outside of being able to treat Kohl’s and Aldi as a one-stop-shop for clothing and grocery items, both stores will be exactly like their stand-alone counterparts.

Neither store has revealed where the new Kohl’s Aldi grocery store will appear first. There are also only 10 being rolled out this year and no plans on when the eleventh may debut — there’s just the goal of freeing up space in up to half of Kohl’s U.S. stores.

Kohl’s has already partnered with Amazon, which owns Whole Foods, to accept returns in stores. It is even possible that Kohl’s will open non-Aldi grocers within some of its locations. Only time will tell!

What’s Open and Closed on Memorial Day 2015

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The weekend of May 23 through May 25, 2015, is Memorial Day weekend. As with many federal holidays, it can get confusing as to what will and won’t be open on Memorial Day. The United States doesn’t have national holidays, so while federal employees will have Memorial Day off, people working in other sectors may or may not have the day off depending on what the company they work for decides. Since each individual workplace decides whether or not to remain open, it can get quite confusing as to what will and won’t be open. Below you’ll find a list of those places you can expect to be open and closed on Monday, May 25, 2015.

Retail Stores

Most retail stores are open. Memorial Day has become an event to drive traffic to stores at the beginning of the summer season through Memorial Day sales. Due to this, most retail outlets remain open on Memorial Day. Major retailers like Walmart, Target, Macys and Sears will all be open on May 25. The one major retailer which closes its doors for the day is Costco. You can see the list of stores which will be open and closed here.

Grocery Stores

Grocery stores are open. For those who find they need to stop by their local grocery store to get food on May 25, you’ll be happy to know that all major grocery store chains will be open. It’s important to note that some of the grocery stores will be open for holiday hours, and not their regular Monday hours. If you plan to go to the store in the evening, you may want to call to confirm they will be open when you are planning to go.

Drugstores

Drug stores are open. All three of the major national drugstores (Rite Aid, CVS, Walgreens) will be open for business on Memorial Day. Most local and independent drugstores should also be open, but you will want to call to confirm and to check their hours.

Federal, State and Local Government Offices

Government offices are closed. Since Memorial Day is a federal holiday, all government offices at the federal state and local level are closed as long as they are nonessential. Those government entities which are considered vital, such as police departments and fire stations, will remain open.

Stock Markets

Stock markets are closed. While the stock markets don’t close on every federal holiday, the two major stock markets (the New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ) will both be closed on Memorial Day.

Banks & Credit Unions

Banks and credit unions are closed. The vast majority of banks and credit unions will be closed on Monday, May 25. There aren’t a few exceptions, but they are far and few between. You can see a complete list here.

US Postal Service

Post office branches are closed. Since the United States Postal Service is part of the federal government, post office branches will be closed on Memorial Day. There will be no mail delivered as well. Both Federal Express and United Postal Service will also be closed to observe the holiday.

Schools

Schools are closed. The vast majority of both public and private schools observe federal holidays. These institutions will not be open in order to observe the holiday.

Libraries

Libraries are closed. Libraries typically observe federal holidays, so most will be closed on May 25.

Garbage Service

Garbage service is closed. For those who typically have their garbage picked up on Monday, that service may not run depending on what city or town you live in. In many cases, garbage service is rescheduled for Tuesday, May 26, but you should check with your local garbage service to confirm.

Restaurants

In most cases, restaurants are open. If you plan to eat out on Memorial Day, you’ll be happy to know that most major chain restaurants will remain open. If you’re planning to go to a local restaurant, you will want to call to confirm that they will be open. Many independently owned restaurants close on Monday as their day off for the week, so keep this in mind.

Gas Stations

Gas stations are open. Those traveling over the Memorial Day weekend should have no problem finding gas. Most gas stations will remain open to cater to the holiday traffic, and if there is one that closes, there should be plenty of others around to fill the void.

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What’s Open and Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2014

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Thanksgiving Day used to be a day where consumers could pretty much assume everything would be closed for the day, but that’s no longer the case. While the vast majority of institutions will shut their doors to let families celebrate the holiday day together, there are more and more retail outlets opening their doors, and the idea of Thanksgiving being a holiday for everyone is beginning to show cracks. For those who are planning to be out and about on Thursday, November 27, 2014, below you’ll find what you can expect to be open and closed for Thanksgiving.

Retail Stores

Large retail stores may open or may be closed. There are a lot of retail stores open on Thanksgiving Day, although this will be for limited hours for most. On the other side, there are a group of retailers who continue to refuse to open for Thanksgiving. For those stores that do open, here is a list of their opening times.

For those who decide to take advantage of the deals available at stores which open on the holiday, don’t forget the most important rule to save money during sales — the price you pay for something on sale fails to be a good deal no matter how low the price if it’s something you would not normally purchase. When you purchase something because it has a good price and not because you need it, you are basically impulse buying on price, and that’s never a good thing.

Three Major Drug Store Chains

Drug stores are open. All three big drugstore chains (CVS, Rite-Aid and Walgreens) will open on Thanksgiving, but may have limited hours Local drugstores, independent drugstores and smaller chains will likely be closed. Contact them to confirm to be sure.

Gas Stations

Most gas stations should be open. While not all gas stations will be open, there should be enough in your area to fill up with gas if need be. Those along the highway should be open for travelers as well. The service departments of stations will be closed.

Major Chain Grocery Stores

Most major chain grocery store chains are open. Most major grocery chain grocery stores will be open for business on Thanksgiving Day (there are some exceptions like Trader Joe’s), but most will have limited hours. Smaller grocery stores and ethnic food grocery stores will likely be closed for the day. It’s best to contact to confirm opening hours before making a trip to one.

Chain and Independent Restaurants

Some restaurants will be open while others will be closed. Many national chain restaurants will be open while independently owned restaurants may have a special Thanksgiving Meal special. If you’re planning to go out to eat, it’s best to call to confirm whether or not they will be open and the hours.

US Stock Markets

The stock markets are closed. The New York Stock Exchange and NASDAQ stock market will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Libraries

Public libraries are closed. Public libraries will shut their doors on Thanksgiving (and many of theme will be closed the day after Thanksgiving as well).

Schools

Schools are closed. Public and private schools will be closed for the day. Most schools will have the day after Thanksgiving off as well.

Garbage Services

Most garbage service will be rescheduled. Most people who usually have their garbage service pick-up on Thursday will have it rescheduled for another day. be sure to call your local garbage service to get the holiday schedule.

Federal Government Offices

Most government offices are closed. Thanksgiving Day is an official federal holiday, so all non-essential federal government offices will closed. There are some government services like air traffic control and law enforcement which are essential, and they will remain open.

State and Local Government Offices

State and Local government offices are closed. Most state and local government offices will be closed for Thanksgiving, but essential services such as police departments and fire departments will remain open.

Credit Unions and Banks

Banks are closed. Both credit unions and banks will be closed for Thanksgiving Day. Some banking services that don’t require a teller can be done at AMTs, through the bank’s app or on the bank’s website.

Post Offices

Post offices are closed. The US Postal Service (USPS) and all local post offices will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. There will be no home of business mail delivery.

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Are Grocery, Drug and Liquor Stores Open for Labor Day 2014?

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Many people consider Labor Day weekend as the unofficial end of summer, and the holiday gives friends and family a last chance to enjoy doing outdoor activities such as barbecuing before the weather turns colder. If you’re planning to have a gathering of family and friends, as well as providing food and drinks for them, then it’s important to plan ahead and know the schedules of grocery, drug and liquor stores in your area. In 2014, Labor Day is federally recognized on Monday, September 1. Luckily, most stores will be open over the holiday weekend and on the following Monday.

Grocery Stores

Grocery stores are open on Labor Day

For Labor Day, all major grocery stores will be open. It’s important to note some stores may be operating according to their normal Sunday hours, or special holiday hours, for the day. Grocery store hours are largely dependent on the region where they’re located. It’s therefore a good idea to contact your local grocery store, and confirm whether or not they will be open. For the holiday weekend, all grocery stores will most likely the operating according to their normal business hours on both Saturday and Sunday.

Independently owned grocery stores, local stores and ethnic grocery stores will most likely be open over the holiday weekend if they normally operate on Saturday and Sunday. It is still best to contact them and find out whether or not they will be open on Monday, September 1. Here is a list of major grocery stores, which will be open:

  • Albertsons stores are open
  • Aldi stores are open
  • Bi-Lo stores are open
  • Giant Eagle stores are open
  • Kroger stores are open
  • Publix stores are open
  • Safeway stores are open
  • Trader Joe’s stores are open
  • Wegmans stores are open
  • Whole Foods stores are open

Most grocery stores began their weekly advertising cycle on Wednesday, so most holiday sales deals will begin August 27. The main Labor Day grocery sales deals usually include barbecue supplies, meats, and picnic dinner sides. With the beginning of football season, there are often discounts on foods for watching the games as well. Keeping an eye out for these grocery store sales is a great way to save some money and get a good deal for your holiday celebrations. Some stores may even have special holiday weekend promotions, or three-day sales, which last throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Be sure to watch for last-minute deals, which could give you even more great savings on your holiday weekend groceries.

Drug Stores

Drug stores are open on Labor Day

For Labor Day, all national drugstore chains are going to be open. If they’re usually open on weekends, independently owned or local drugstores will most likely be open over the holiday weekend as well. Independently owned and local drugstores should also be open on Labor Day, however, this may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy, and the best way to make sure is by contacting them. Here are some of the major drugstores which will be open on September 1:

  • CVS Caremark is open
  • Good Neighbor is open
  • Rite-Aid is open
  • Walgreens is open

Drugstores usually begin their weekly advertising schedules on Saturday, which means that you can find some good Labor Day discounts and sales from August 24 to August 31. Drugstores may also have special holiday weekend promotions, or three-day sales, from Saturday, August 30, to Monday September 1. If you are still getting ready for the school year with school supplies, these sales are great way to stock up for the year, or to get get basics for next year as well.

Liquor Stores

Liquor stores may be open on Labor Day

Whether or not liquor stores in your area will be open on Labor Day depends on the state in which you live. Depending on the state, there may be laws prohibiting liquor stores from operating during federal holidays. Chances are, if they are allowed to be open, then they will be. However, if there is any doubt, then it is a good idea to contact them to double check.

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July 4: What’s Open and What’s Closed on Independence Day 2016

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This article has been updated for July 4, 2016

Independence Day is just around the corner. For those who are planning to spend some time away from the backyard barbecue, it’s good to know what businesses are and aren’t open on July 4. With July 4 landing on a Monday this year, it can get a bit confusing as to what will still be open, and what will be closed for the day. As a general rule, retailers will be open (with exceptions) and government offices will be closed for the day. Below you’ll find what is and isn’t open for the Fourth of July in 2016, but it’s always a good idea to confirm with anyplace you plan to go to verify that they will be open, as there can be exceptions.

Major Retail Stores

Most large retail stores are open. Most retailers will be open on July 4, and many of them will be holding special sales over the Fourth of July weekend. This includes stores like Target, Walmart and Home Depot (here’s a larger list). A major exception will be Costco, which won’t open its doors on Independence Day. For those of you planning to shop all the sales, keep in mind that a deal isn’t a deal no matter what the price is, if it’s something you wouldn’t have purchased for full price.

Food and Grocery Stores

Grocery stores are open. All major grocery store chains will have their stores open on Saturday if you are in the need of some last minute barbecue food for the family. Some will be operating on Sunday or holiday hours rather than their regular Saturday hours, so call ahead if you will be dropping by outside the core daily hours to make sure they will be open. Smaller, independent grocery stores may or may not be open for the day depending on where they are located. You should call to verify if they will be open or not if you plan to stop by one of them.

Drugstores

Drugstores are open. All the major drugstore chains will be open for the holiday. This includes the big three of CVS, Rite-Aide and Walgreens, and they will all likely have sales to coincide with the holiday as well. If you regularly visit a local or independent drugstore, they should be open as well, but it’s best to call and confirm before making a trip to see them.

Government Offices (Federal, State and Local)

Government offices are closed. The vast majority of government offices will be closed on July 2, 3 and 4. Since the fourth lands on a Monday this year, government offices will have a three-day weekend. This includes all non-essential government offices such as courts, departments of motor vehicles and social security offices. They will be closed for the day. Those government offices deemed vital to safety and security such as police departments, fire stations, and air traffic controllers will continue to run.

US Stock Market

Stock markets are closed. It’s going to be a short week for stocks. All US stock markets will be closed on Monday, July 4 for Independence Day. They will also be closed over the weekend, as usual.

Banks and Credit Unions

Banks and credit unions are closed. All banks and credit unions will shut down their local branches on Monday July 4, so you need to get any banking that needs to get done at the branch offices done before then.

While the banking branches will be closed for the day, you can still do most basic banking transaction either through the bank’s ATMs or at their website. These run 24/7 and will be working even on the holiday. Just be sure to note any transactions done on the holiday may not post to your account until the next business day.

Post Offices

Post offices are closed. July 4, being an official federal holiday, means post offices will be closed. Mail will also not be delivered on Monday.

Public and Private Schools

Schools are closed. Since July 4 is a time when schools are usually out for summer vacation, this isn’t really an issue for most. It’s good to note, however, that most public and private schools will typically observe federal holidays, and be closed for them.

Libraries

Libraries are closed. The vast majority of libraries will close to observe federal holidays, so they will be closed on Saturday.

Garbage Service

Garbage service is closed. Garbage service won’t be gathering on Monday. Any services expected on Monday will be moved to Tuesday.

Restaurants

In most cases, restaurants are open. Most major restaurant chains will be operating and open on Independence Day. Smaller restaurants which are independently owned may close for the day, so it’s best to contact them directly if you want to dine at them on Monday.

Gas Stations

Gas stations are open. Gas stations should be operating during the day to cater to all those traveling for the holiday weekend. If there’s an exception and one is closed, there should be plenty of others in the area still open, so finding gas shouldn’t be an issue as you travel. Gas stations which are not normally open 24 hours will likely be on holiday or Sunday business hours.

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