🔴LIVE: Inside Costco Japan: Live Tour with Country Manager Ken Theriault / コストコ小郡、オープン直前ライブツアー
Costco opened its first warehouse in Japan here in Fukuoka back in 1999, with a fellow Canadian, Ken Theriault, leading the charge. Since that first location in Hisayama, Ken has gone on to assume the company’s top position as Country Manager and has overseen the opening of 35 locations across Japan. The success of Costco’s unique membership and warehouse model wasn’t guaranteed—many were skeptical at the start. But with adjustments to fit the local market, Costco has become a huge hit in Japan, helping consumers and small businesses save money on expenses every day. In this episode, Ken will take me on a tour of the soon-to-open Ogori (Fukuoka) Costco warehouse. Join me to learn more about Costco Japan’s story and its future.
Ogori Warehouse
818-3 Kamiiwata, Ogori City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Grand Opening Day (November 21, 2024):
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Regular Hours (from November 22, 2024, excluding New Year’s Day):
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
間もなくオープンする新店「コストコ小郡」に注目集まる、アメリカ生まれの大型会員制倉庫型店コストコ。日本初上陸は1999年、ここ福岡！当時、その立ち上げを率いたのはカナダ出身のケン・テリオ氏（現 コストコジャパン 日本支社長）が、同じくカナダ出身のKyushu LiveナビゲーターのNickと一緒に、オープン直前のコストコ小郡の店内ツアーを行います。
コストコ久山を立ち上げた後、日本支社の代表として現在までに日本国内35店舗を展開しています。当初は、コストコ独自の会員制の倉庫モデルが日本で成功するか疑問視されていましたが、日本市場に合わせた調整が功を奏し、今では一般家庭や中小企業の節約をも担う頼れる存在として人気を博しています。
日本初進出当時からお互いを知るふたりのショップツアーは、11月21日にオープンを控えるコストコ小郡からライブでお届けします。
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