It may be the shopping mall of the future. The American huge Costco is opening up a new site in
France on Saturday, December 4, still in the Paris area. An irregular brand name, midway in
between a timeless grocery store and a dealer.
On the racks, overflowing products. From grocery stores to clothing, huge amounts at knockdown
prices, however on one condition for consumers: a mandatory membership card at 36 euros
annually. This is the Costco model. For 4 years, the American giant has actually set out to
dominate France.
Regional and items from America
In Essonne, this store is the first to open by the brand. It now has 176,000 customers. “We have
everything at Costco, and also it’s extremely useful in terms of the rate,” summarizes one client. To
encourage the French, the brand depends on items from America, yet additionally on regional
items. A second shop will certainly open on Saturday December 4 in
