Shoppers in Gloucestershire can sign up for membership at the county's long-awaited first Costco store, from Thursday 8 October 2026.
While the new 140,000 sq ft warehouse still isn't fully open, the American-owned wholesale giant has now opened a membership desk at the site on Eastern Avenue in Gloucester for eligible shoppers to sign up.
Facilities at the new Gloucester Costco store look set to include an in-house bakery, butchers, opticians, hearing centre and cafe – and will include parking for over 600 cars and a petrol station – meaning Costco members in the county will no longer have to travel to Bristol or Coventry in pursuit of its famously low prices.
Costco membership, which includes access to shop at its warehouses has different tiers, with annual membership fees starting at £42 for Gold Star Membership, and Executive Gold Star Membership priced at £84 per year.
Signing up for Costco warehouse membership is subject to eligibility criteria, and the company advises its hopeful future clientele to visit the new Gloucester store's membership desk and speak to staff, or check the Costco website for full details.
Those who do not qualify for warehouse membership can still sign up for Costco online-only membership, with an annual fee of £42.
Creating around 250 jobs over the next five years, the new warehouse is due to open sometime in late 2026 and is currently recruiting for a range of positions, but the exact opening date is still yet to be released.
Gloucester City Council approved plans for the new Costco back in December 2024, with the former Interbrew site already secured and empty.
Construction work finally began in November 2025, with the multi-million-pound project subsequently undergoing a number of delays to the rumoured opening date.
There are currently 29 Costco stores across the UK and more than 800 of its warehouses worldwide, selling everything from groceries and electronics to clothing and cleaning supplies under one roof, with the global giant's enormous buying power achieving great value for its customers.
