The retail giant intends to roll out the concept to many other markets across Canada in the near future.
The new Business Centre is located in Gloucester, Ontario and is a division that caters primarily to business owners although it is open to all Costco members. The concept is vastly different from the traditional Costco offering as more than 70 per cent of the product offerings are targeted to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.
The new Business Centre offers as many as 3,200 items that are targeted at restaurants, grocery stores and offices. Business owners can shop the same items via the store or online.
Marc-André Bally, Vice President of Business Centres and Ancillary Businesses, Costco Wholesale Canada, commented: “We are thrilled to open our doors and offer this new service, which will better respond to the needs of local business owners. The Costco Business Centre concept is already a resounding success in the Toronto area, and we look forward to offering the same benefits to businesses in the Ottawa/Gatineau region.”
