Coming To Southfield, Michigan’s First Costco Business Center
Future For Lakeside Development
Costco just bought a 13.4-acre site near the old Northland Center Mall in Southfield. They plan to build a massive 160,000-square-foot shopping warehouse there, catering to business needs. The future Northland City Center project is taking shape, and a key component of it will be the new store from Costco. This development, featuring housing, retail, and restaurants, is currently under construction.
The Friedman Real Estate Group, who worked closely with the seller, Contour Companies of Bloomfield Hills, recently announced the land sale. The deal closed earlier this month, and it’s creating a buzz in the community. Contour Companies is heavily involved in developing Northland City Center, and this sale marks another milestone in the project’s progress.
Did you know that Costco Business Centers have some notable differences compared to regular Costco stores? They cater specifically to business customers by offering products in larger quantities. That means you can find bulk items perfect for stocking up your business. However, unlike regular Costco’s, you won’t find bakeries or pharmacies in Costco Business Centers. They’re designed to meet the unique needs of businesses and provide a convenient shopping experience for them.
Nearly 70% of what they carry can’t be found in a traditional Costco, as reported by Business Insider. Your regular Costco membership card will work at the business centers too! So, whether you’re shopping at a regular Costco store or hitting up one of their business centers, you can use the same membership card without any hassle.
Currently, there are 16 Costco locations in Michigan and 24 Costco Business Center locations nationwide.
These Michigan Foot Locker Stores Could Be Closing By 2026
As part of a new business plan, Foot Locker is planning to close more than 400 stores in malls across North America. According to Business Insider, executives for the retailer shared a “Lace Up” business plan that includes the opening of new stand-alone store concepts. Foot Locker told Business Insider that it expects to close as many as 420 by 2026 to focus on its better-performing stores.
The retailer plans to open more than 300 new concept stores by 2026. These would include stores outside of malls. It’s reported that at an investor day event, Foot Locker executives described three new store formats, including a 15,000-square-foot “community” store designed for areas with “strong affinity for sneakers.”
Foot Locker operates more than 3,000 Foot Locker, Kids Footlocker, Champs Sports, WSS and atmos stores worldwide. It has around 1,300 stores in malls in North America. According to the Foot Locker website there are 35 stores in Michigan. The Lansing, Southfield, and Sterling Heights locations are listed but are temporarily closed. The shoe chain expects to have around 2,4000 stores by 2026.
More than 400 mall stores across North America closing.
These Michigan Foot Locker Stores Could Be Closing By 2026.
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