Costco Will Relocate To Merced Gateway Marketplace
The retail giant is moving to a new development site as the city of Merced prepares for continued population growth.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Costco will relocate its current operations to the Gateway Marketplace in Merced, California. The move accompanies new retail openings at the site near Campus Parkway and Coffee St.
Why it matters
The relocation is driven by rapid local population growth that has doubled over the past 36 years and ongoing demand for modernized commercial facilities. City projections indicate the population will surpass 100,000 residents by 2027.
Merced has seen its population double over the last 36 years, with the city expected to exceed 100,000 residents by 2027. The current Costco facility, which is being replaced, first opened in 1995.
The players
Costco
This membership-only warehouse club operates a chain of international retail stores and is relocating its Merced facility to a newer site.
Frank Quintero
He is a notable local figure who moved to Merced in 1990.
The details
In addition to the Costco relocation, several other major retailers including Ross, Burlington, Five Below, TJ Maxx, and Homegoods will establish locations at the Gateway Marketplace. This project follows the success of the Shoppes at Merced, which previously revitalized the local retail landscape by converting an abandoned Sears building.
Timeline
1990: Frank Quintero moved to Merced.
1995: The current Costco facility opened to the public.
2027: The city population is projected to exceed 100,000 people.
Market Landscape
The development at Gateway Marketplace tracks with the regional shift toward large-scale commercial hubs designed to accommodate rapid demographic expansion. This retail concentration mirrors similar suburban-style growth patterns seen in high-growth Central Valley cities.
Local shoppers will soon have access to a brand-new facility and several additional national retailers at the Gateway Marketplace. These changes aim to improve the shopping experience for residents while centralizing popular stores in a high-growth area of the city.
The takeaway
The move reflects the city ongoing effort to match commercial infrastructure with its rising resident count. Residents can look forward to a modern shopping environment as the city continues its long-term development plans.
Further reading
For more information on retail developments, visit Merced Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC30 Fresno.
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