Costco is considering opening its first stores in Europe. According to Supermarket News, the company is interested in potential investment in Germany, Italy, France and Spain. Costco’s portfolio includes stores in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan and Australia, and in It also operates stores in Taiwan and South Korea through majority-owned subsidiaries, and in Mexico via a joint venture that it is in the process of acquiring. At the end of the last fiscal year, Costco operated 163 clubs outside of the United States.
Georgia DOT joins 11 states requiring e-Ticketing in 2026
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has launched a statewide e-Ticketing initiative—starting in 2026, all contractors will be required to use e-Ticketing under Section 110 of GDOT specifications. As a first step,