# Gary Millerchip

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## Timeline

- **2025**: U.S. Market Penetration — Planned rollout of approximately 150 domestic locations to meet high suburban demand.
- **2025**: International Scaling — Significant investment in Canada and Mexico to balance global footprint and supply chain efficiency.
- **2024-Q1**: Strategic Expansion Goal — CFO Gary Millerchip announces the goal of 30+ new warehouse openings per year during the Q1 earnings call.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Costco Targets 30 New Warehouses Annually to Capture Gen Z Grocery Market
2026-03-02 00:32:25 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Costco Wholesale Corp. has unveiled an aggressive expansion strategy aiming to open 30 new warehouses per year over the next decade. The plan focuses on a balanced split between domestic and international growth while capitalizing on a significant shift in grocery preferences among younger consumers.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/costco-expansion-strategy-gen-z-grocery-trends

### Costco’s Membership Engine Drives Record Profits and Dividend Growth
2026-03-01 02:10:46 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Costco's fiscal Q1 2026 results highlight a unique business model where membership fees account for 64% of net income despite representing a fraction of total sales. With a 14% surge in fee income and accelerating Executive Membership upgrades, the retailer is solidifying its capital return strategy for shareholders.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/costco-membership-growth-dividend-payout-analysis

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