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Winnipeg Free Press
05-06-2025
- Business
- Winnipeg Free Press
Costco seeks to build new store in RM of West St. Paul
Costco has its eye on West St. Paul. The global big box retailer is seeking to build a nearly 162,000-square-foot store just outside Winnipeg's northern boundary. If approved, the site will mark Costco's fifth Manitoba hub. It's proposing 1,070 parking stalls and a seasonal outdoor garden centre. The warehouse — covering 71 and 81 Meadowlands Dr. — would include an eatery and auto service station. 'I think it is a good location,' said Coun. Jeff Browaty (North Kildonan), whose riding neighbours the Rural Municipality of West St. Paul. 'It would be nice if it was in the city of Winnipeg for the tax revenue, but regardless, I still think this is a good location.' Undeveloped multi-family and commercial space lies near the roughly 21 acres Costco has circled. The Meadowlands Drive parcel is inside the Perimeter Highway, at the road's southwest intersection with Main Street. 'Getting people in and out of that area, that's a positive aspect,' Browaty said. Both the municipality and northwest Winnipeg have growing populations, he noted. Costco tapped WSP Canada to represent it during its application process. Its proposal has circulated to the municipal and provincial governments. The RM is holding a public hearing on the matter on June 12. Costco aims to decrease the number of required loading spaces on the property from seven to four, an application notice reads. West St. Paul has 'no comment or concerns' regarding the change, per a memo from Pam Elias, the municipality's director of planning and economic development. Costco didn't respond to questions by print deadline. As a rule, the corporation doesn't comment on new locations until they're almost open. Shovels have hit the ground on a Costco at 4077 Portage Ave. In July 2024, the City of Winnipeg issued Costco a permit to build a 166,894-sq.-ft. store. Winnipeg has three operational Costcos: on Regent Avenue, McGillivray Boulevard and St. James Street. There are rumblings the St. James location will transition to a Costco business centre, Browaty said. 'Having four regular centres plus a business centre, I think, probably is appropriate for Winnipeg,' he added. The current locales are 'jam-packed,' noted shopper Aaron Safioles. He lives in North Kildonan and travels to Regent during his Costco excursions. A West St. Paul spot — maybe four kilometres away from his place — would be welcome, he said. 'It's going to … spread out shopping,' Safioles added, mentioning the congestion around urban Costcos. 'They're ridiculous to get in and out to, even in the middle of the day on like a Tuesday.' Winnipeg Transit doesn't reach West St. Paul. However, most Costco patrons likely don't haul their purchases home on a bus, Browaty said. 'It might've been a desirable feature for … employees that work at Costco to potentially use transit,' he added. Costco's net sales in 2024 totalled US$249.6 billion. Its net income was US$7.4 billion. Gabrielle PichéReporter Gabrielle Piché reports on business for the Free Press. She interned at the Free Press and worked for its sister outlet, Canstar Community News, before entering the business beat in 2021. Read more about Gabrielle. Every piece of reporting Gabrielle produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Popular Sweet and Spicy Korean Snack is Back at Costco and Fans are Saying It's 'So Addicting'
A world without snacks is not a reality we wish to participate in. And while some of us may cut certain indulgences out of our diets entirely, there's still a little wiggle room left to allow for cozying up with some of your favorite snacks. Despite trying our hardest to get our summer bodies ready for the incoming warm weather, there's just no resisting the pull of something crunchy, spicy, and a little bit sweet—especially when it shows up at Costco in bulk. This week, that irresistible treat comes in the form of Soban Korean Pantry's Premium Korean Sweet & Spicy Puffs, Yangnyeom-style. 🍳 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 Spotted by @ during a recent Costco run, this fan-favorite returning snack has officially been seen on shelves in both SoCal and Colorado warehouses, with hopes of a wider rollout soon. Light and airy with a crunch reminiscent of Bugles or Turtle Chips, these puffs deliver a gentle sweetness followed by a spicy kick, channeling the bold flavor of classic yangnyeom chicken. 'These Korean sweet and spicy puffs are back in SoCal Costcos,' Shannon captioned her post. 'Crunchy, light, sweet, spicy and the perfect snack with some beer.' Related: The Perfect Summertime Snack Just Arrived at Costco and Fans are Racing to Stock Up At $7.99 for a 10.58-ounce bag, some might be a little shocked by the sticker price. However, should you take the plunge and snag a bag for yourself, be prepared to wish you had stocked up in the first place. 'Had I known they were so good I would've gotten 2 or 3 bags,' one satisfied shopper wrote in a review of the Korean snack in a post shared to Reddit. 'My costco has them, but I have to pretend they don't,' another fan wrote in response. 'Too good.' As is the case for most fan-favorite Costco finds, this 'perfect combo' of flavors will only be around for a limited time, so be sure to stock up. If a light and airy snack that boasts sweet and spicy Korean flavors is already right up your alley, you won't even need to think twice about Soban Korean Pantry's Premium Korean Sweet & Spicy Puffs. Snag a bag or three today and be prepared to hoard them for yourself or share with the whole family. Related: Costco's Most Iconic Food Court Items Get a Furry Makeover and Fans are Obsessed
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Costco's New Food Court Item Has Customers Divided: 'It's Offensive'
The Costco food court is the stuff of dreams. A hot dog for $1.50? An entire pizza for under $10? These steals are worth a membership alone. And now, a brand new menu item gracing the Costco food court has people in a tizzy: The Combo Calzone. The new Combo Calzone, a baked turnover or folded pizza, is filled with all the fixings, including cheese, tomato sauce, pepperoni, sausage, onions, peppers, olives, and mushrooms. Quite a mouthful! As the Instagram account @mnmtwinz reports, it features the same exact ingredients as the discontinued Combo Pizza that customers have been begging for a comeback. But, judging by the comments, for some, this news doesn't quite fill the void that the beloved pizza left. "They do combo calzone but not combo pizza ok," wrote one disappointed customer. "Looks like a messy diaper," commented another. While the Combo Calzone has so far only been spotted in Michigan-area Costcos, the new menu item will be rolling out to locations across the country throughout the summer. Although some customers seem underwhelmed with the announcement, others who've gotten their hands on it are already singing its praises. "It was perfection and a steal for $6.99," one customer noted in a Reddit thread. "Had one today, it was delicious!" exclaimed another. "Can't wait for it to get to Ohio!" commented one person. "I liked it, big enough for my spouse and I to share, and a nice spice level on the sausage. Quality ingredients, cheese and sauce wrapped in a beautiful golden dough! What could be better! Reasonably priced as well, will buy again," reviewed one happy customer. Since the rollout, customers have been wondering why Costco turned the beloved Combo Pizza into a Combo Calzone. As it turns out, a food court employee explained in the Reddit thread that the pizzas were assembled on-site, which reportedly introduced contamination risks and wastage issues. The calzones, on the other hand, are shipped frozen from a manufacturing site, circumventing those problems altogether, they claim. So for now, you'll have to enjoy your Combo in calzone form! You Might Also Like Insanely Easy Weeknight Dinners To Try This Week 29 Insanely Delicious Vodka Cocktails
