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Smithfield project would bring Rhode Island its first Costco and 250 jobs
Costco plans to open its first Rhode Island store in Smithfield in 2028, according to a person familiar with the project. The store is expected to employ about 250 people, but its location within town has not been disclosed.
Smithfield is expected to become home to Rhode Island’s first Costco, with the warehouse store planned to open in 2028, according to a person familiar with the project.
The store is expected to employ about 250 workers when it opens. The specific location in Smithfield was not immediately available.
The planned opening would give Rhode Island residents an in-state option for the membership-based retailer, whose nearby stores have been outside the state. No additional details about the project were available.