We have two other planned for depots in other parts of the country.A diet high in added sugars, refined carbohydrates and low in fiber has been linked to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO), a condition associated with abdominal pain and thought to play a role in the development of a diverse range of illness beyond the digestive system.Īn imbalance in gut bacteria, referred to as dysbiosis, is emerging as an important factor in the development of a wide range of illness, from digestive symptoms such as bloating and pain, to fatty liver disease, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and weight gain. “The first one is the most expensive because you developed all the systems and everything as well. “ It's over a $100 million investment,” he said. The center is meant to handle small packages for e-commerce. He also noted one-day grocery is handled through Instacart and is in warehouse.Ĭostco also opened the first of three planned fulfillment automation centers in Mira Loma, CA, less than eight weeks, according to Galanti. “I think we've done the first one, and we have got several more planned right around the end of spring, beginning of summer,” said Galanti.
However, the retailer is in the process of moving these operations to six of its "depots" over the next several months.
“We now have grocery shipments to all 50 states.”Ĭostco fulfills two-day grocery delivery out of 10-11 of its business centers around the country. “While still these are small pieces of our total business operation they are growing nicely,” said Galanti. Two-day grocery is available anywhere throughout the Continental United States. In the U.S., Costco’s same day grocery delivery is now available to its members within a short drive of 99% of locations. E-commerce accounts for 5% to 6% of Costco’s business, according to Galanti. The retailer said it will likely begin e-commerce operations in Japan early this summer and in Australia by the end of summer or early fall. Costco already operates e-commerce sites in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom , Mexico , Korea, and Taiwan. The retailer also continues to test pick-up lockers for BOPIS items in 10 locations.Ĭostco also is expected to expand internationally this year. “We continue to improve our online and in line cross-marketing initiatives and we think that’s continuing to drive our business,” noted EVP and CFO Richard Galanti on the company’s earnings call.Ĭostco expanded its buy online pickup in store (BOPIS) selection in the quarter, offering a broader selection of Apple products and other electronics, jewelry, handbags, and more. Top growth categories in the quarter included grocery, consumer electronics, hardware, health and beauty aids, tire and automotive, toys, seasonal and apparel. Now the retailer has a lot planned for the coming year to keep its e-commerce moving.Į-commerce sales increased by 20% year-over-year during the company’s second quarter 2019.
Costco enjoyed a spike in online sales in its recent quarter, seeing growth in orders, profits and other metrics, in addition to digital sales.