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Costco Opens Newest Membership Warehouse in Moore

Local residents will finally get a chance to experience the popular Costco brand now that the Metro OKC’s newest membership 152,000 square foot warehouse has opened in Moore. General Manager Travis Wynn says he and the Costco team are thrilled to be a part of the Moore community.

“The first two things I hope everyone understands about Costco is the high level of quality products we have available and the tremendous care we take of our employees,” said Wynn.

When it comes to employees, Costco is recognized across the country for providing its employees with the highest wages in the industry and for high ethical standards. Wynn says Costco shoppers will find those high standards are reflected in the way employees meet their needs when they visit the new facility.

“We are all about service and quality,” said Wynn. “We have the expectation of an executive-level of service for all our employees. And we are second-to-none when it comes to the wide selection of goods we sell.”

Costco warehouses present a tremendous variety of product category selections. Those include groceries, candy, appliances, television and audio equipment, automotive supplies, tires, toys, hardware, sporting goods, jewelry, watches, cameras, books, housewares, apparel, health and beauty aids, furniture, office supplies, and office equipment. Costco also carries top-quality national and regional brands, with 100% satisfaction guaranteed to its members, at prices consistently below traditional wholesale or retail outlets. That includes self-service gasoline and the company’s Kirkland Signature private label.

“We’re extremely proud of our Kirkland brand,” said Wynn. “We’re able to work with vendors to get the highest quality for that label. That means our members are going to find great products at phenomenal prices. Our refund policy speaks for itself about that quality; if you’re not satisfied 100%, bring it back, and we’ll make it right.”

Costco is open only to Costco members and offers three types of membership: Executive, Business, and Gold Star. Executive Members are offered additional savings on services such as auto and home insurance, Costco Auto Program, check printing, identity protection, and payment processing. Executive Members in the U.S. can earn an annual 2% Reward of up to $1000 on qualified Costco and Costco Travel purchases. Terms, conditions, and exclusions apply—all types of members. Around the world and online at Costco.com, include one free Household Card. Costco membership cards are accepted at all Costco locations.

Business Members qualify by owning or operating a business and pay an annual fee to shop for resale, business, and personal use. This fee includes one free Household Card. Business Members may purchase additional membership cards for business partners or associates.

Wynn says that Costco will also be very active in Moore. In addition to working with charities like the United Way and the Children’s Miracle Network, the company also gets involved on a local level as well.

“We have the Sunshine Books program, which is a reading and tutoring program that our employees participate in at various points throughout the year,” said Wynn. “ We also do a backpack program where we work with the local school district to identify children that need school supplies and provide those things as well.”

A new traffic signal has been added to South

Telephone Road and 25th Street, making access to the new Costco store a simple matter.

And if the opening day crowd is any indication, the latest addition to the Moore business lineup will be drawing customers from outside of the city limits.

“Our first store in the OKC area, up north, is doing really, really well,” said Wynn. “I think it’s pretty clear that our development team understands the market and that the decision to locate in Moore will create a lot of shopping and employment opportunities in this area.”

Wynn says he and his team are thrilled about the opportunity to serve everyone who walks through their doors.

“It’s exciting to open, for sure,” said Wynn. “We are fully staffed and ready to serve, and our employees are ready to make sure all our members experience the warmth and welcome that is part of Costco’s signature experience.”