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RI's First Costco Is Coming to Smithfield

The warehouse club plans a one-level store on a vacant former Smithfield Peat Co. site and expects to add about 200 jobs.

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Helena Foulkes, a candidate for Rhode Island governor and a member of Costco's board, confirmed the news Thursday morning.

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At long last, Rhode Island will get its first Costco - The Boston Globe

The wholesaler’s Smithfield location will afford easy access from Interstate 295, the town council president said

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Costco plans warehouse in a new state as others await their first store

Despite how popular it is, Costco hasn't opened warehouses in every state

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WPRI 12WPRI 12
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RI's first Costco is coming to Smithfield

Helena Foulkes, a candidate for Rhode Island governor and a member of Costco's board, confirmed the news Thursday morning.

·East Providence, United States
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Rhode Island's first Costco is coming to Smithfield

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Costco chooses Smithfield for first Rhode Island store

Helena Foulkes, the Democratic candidate for governor, said Thursday that Costco has selected Smithfield for its first store in Rhode Island.

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WJAR broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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