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Nine Mile Road Costco Is Now Open (With Gallery)
June 25, 2026
The long-anticipated Nine Mile Road Costco is now open.
Hundreds of people were in a line that stretched from the entrance around to the back of the building at 225 East Nine Mile Road as a ribbon cutting was held at 7:30 a.m.
“Have your membership cards, or your digital membership card ready,” employees exclaimed as the line steadily streamed inside where members were required to scan their cards for entrance. Without a membership card, some would-be shoppers were turned away to buy a membership under tents outside the store.
An hour later, hundreds had made their way inside, replaced by newly arriving throngs of people that still stretched the line around to the back corner of the massive 172,580-square-foot store. There were very few, if any, available parking spaces in the 830-space lot.
“We used to wait in long lines for concerts,” a middle-aged lady standing in line with her friends said. “Now we wait in line at Costco.”
There was also a line to enter the liquor store.
The full-line warehouse has a tire center, food court with those famous $1.50 hot dogs, offers hearing aids, an optical department, pharmacy and many more products and services. There is also a standalone gas station for members only out front.
Once inside, shoppers were quick to check out big-screen TVs just inside the door, while others headed straight for the meat department.
“They have really good beef, the best really,” one shopper said.
An hour after the ribbon cutting, there was no line, no waiting at most of the checkouts — shoppers were still exploring the store, topping off their buggies, or enjoying free food samples.
How much is a Costco membership?
Membership is required for in-store shoppers at Costco. Members must be 16 or older to apply. The pharmacy is open to anyone, regardless of membership.
Also note that in-store
Costco offers two levels of membership for individuals or businesses:
Executive: $130 annually
- Annual 2% Reward
- Costco Services Discounts
- Shop Online and in Warehouses
- Includes 2 Membership Cards
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Gold Star: $65 annually
- Shop Online and in Warehouses
- Includes 2 Membership Cards
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Businesses can purchase either level to purchase items for resale or add additional people at $65 each.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Comments
5 Responses to “Nine Mile Road Costco Is Now Open (With Gallery)”
Gonna wait till the NEW wears off a little. Long lines and giant crowds are not my idea of a good time. I am a Executive level member so I get that early entry and use it often. Wish they had that scan and go. But their cashiers are SUPER FAST. Have not walked out that door with less than 200 bucks spent. Chickens are a staple and last a few days with many meals prepared.
If you get gas once per week, the membership is worth it. Then you add in all the savings on things in the store and you come out way ahead compared to other retailers.
if you’re a regular shopper at Costco your so-called paid to shop membership card will pay off within just a couple of visits due to the lower prices than anybody else has. The competition begins, may the best grocer win. Heads up Walmart…..
That’s the beauty of it, m.
If you don’t want to, you don’t have to.
What is better than being able to choose your actions?
Oh boy, another place where I can line up and pay to shop.