There is a number that every brand pursuing the Costco channel in 2026 needs to understand as a strategic asset rather than a financial headline: $6.5 billion. That is the total capital investment Costco Wholesale has committed to its fiscal year 2026 expansion strategy — new warehouse construction, depot network development, existing warehouse remodels, and digital infrastructure upgrades — all in a single fiscal year. Paired with plans to open approximately 28 new warehouse