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A new Costco location is planned for Western North Carolina in the Asheville area.

The proposed store will be located at the Enka Commerce Park in Candler.

Construction is slated for 2026, though a specific opening date has not been announced.

Western North Carolina is getting a long-awaited Costco location.

Costco currently operates over 900 warehouses worldwide, over 600 of which are in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The chain is known for its bulk product offerings at lower prices than many other grocery stores - currently, the closest Costco locations to the Asheville area and Western North Carolina are located in Charlotte.

The project, which will be built at the Enka Commerce Park, will need to be heard by the city's Planning and Zoning Commission and approved by

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