Costco Wholesale Expands Its Business Model With New Mississauga Facility

Costco Wholesale has launched its seventh Canadian Business Centre location in Mississauga, marking significant growth in the company’s B2B service offerings across the nation. The 117,000 square-foot facility, situated at 3115 Argentia Road just south of Highway 401, represents the fourth dedicated Business Centre operation in Ontario and signals continued expansion plans for additional locations nationwide.

Meeting Commercial Demand With Tailored Inventory

The Costco Business Centre in Mississauga distinguishes itself through a product-focused approach. More than 70 percent of its offerings differ from standard Costco warehouse inventories, with over 3,000 curated items specifically selected to serve restaurants, grocery retailers, and office environments. The selection spans bulk food supplies, commercial kitchen equipment, janitorial products, office furnishings, and specialty items like coffee and spices. Opening week promotions have showcased aggressive pricing on commercial essentials—including significant discounts on induction cookers, bulk olive oil, and premium black pepper.

Infrastructure Built for Business Operations

The facility incorporates substantial logistics capabilities, featuring a 14,000 square-foot refrigerated section and a covered loading zone. A dedicated fleet of ten trucks enables next-business-day delivery to commercial accounts within Mississauga’s service zone, extending Costco’s reach beyond traditional warehouse foot traffic.

Operating hours reflect the commercial customer base, with Monday through Saturday service from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday availability from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Members can coordinate purchases through costcobusinesscentre.ca, ensuring inventory alignment between online and in-store selections.

Local Economic Impact

The opening has generated 200 part-time employment positions within the region, contributing to Mississauga’s workforce. Marc-André Bally, Senior Vice President for Canada Business Centres, noted that the Mississauga launch builds on success already established in the Toronto area, positioning the Business Centre concept as a replicable model for broader Canadian markets.

Understanding the Business Centre Membership Structure

Costco maintains its standard membership framework for Business Centre access. Annual fees begin at $65 for Business or Gold Star memberships, with Executive tier options at $130 annually. The Executive membership tier provides 2% rewards on qualifying purchases (capped at $1,250 yearly) plus enhanced benefits including travel insurance options and payment processing discounts.

Costco’s Canadian membership base currently exceeds 17 million cardholders, with access to online shopping at Costco.ca and same-day grocery delivery in select areas.

Broader Corporate Context

The Business Centre expansion aligns with Costco Wholesale’s global footprint of 927 warehouses, including 111 across Canada. The company operates over 50,000 Canadian employees, with 19,000 positions concentrated in Ontario. Fiscal 2025 corporate revenues reached $269.9 billion USD, demonstrating the scale at which these operational decisions occur.

Since establishing its first Canadian location in Burnaby, BC in 1985, Costco has evolved its service delivery model to address specific market segments, with the Mississauga Business Centre representing this strategic segmentation approach.