Costco is looking to open 14 new stores across the UK over the next two years. 

According to The Sun, Costco has already selected sites across the UK where it would like to open these new stores.

They are seeking 6-12 acre sites which will enable them to construct 150,000 sq ft buildings with up to 650 parking spaces and allow them the ability to develop a petrol and electric vehicle charging station.

The wholesale retail company is working with property development company Chase Commercial to find and convert the new sites according to The Sun.

Lancashire Telegraph: Costco is set to open a new store in Gloucester soon.Costco is set to open a new store in Gloucester soon. (Image: Getty Images)

However, all the purchases would be self-funded.

Director at Chase Commercial, Justin Parker, speaking to The Sun said: "We are really pleased to be partnered with Costco to deliver further warehouse clubs for them throughout the UK."

The 14 UK sites earmarked for new Costco store

According to The Sun, these are the 14 sites where Costco would like to open its new stores:

  • Chelmsford
  • Colchester
  • Exeter
  • Oxford
  • Cambridge
  • Maidstone
  • Brighton
  • Portsmouth
  • Bournemouth/Poole
  • Preston
  • South Glasgow
  • South East London
  • Wolverhampton/North West Birmingham
  • South West Birmingham

The American wholesaler is already set to open a new store in Gloucester - Centric Park on Eastern Avenue, just off the M5 motorway.

Costco currently has 29 stores in the UK - including in Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow - and the new sites planned would take the total up to 44. 

Who can get a Costco membership?

Unfortunately, Costco is not open to everyone, and you cannot just walk in and start shopping.

Costco is only accessible to its members, and to be a member, you have to be a registered business or be VAT registered.

And you can't just sneak into a Costco store as you have to show your membership card before you enter the store.

Lancashire Telegraph: Not everyone can get a Costco membership.Not everyone can get a Costco membership. (Image: Getty Images)

You can apply for a Costco membership if you work or are retired from these professions: 

  • Banking or finance
  • Local government
  • Fire and rescue service
  • Post office
  • Airlines
  • Education
  • Police force
  • Civil service or armed forces
  • Medical or health service
  • Insurance

You can also get a membership if you have qualified as one of the following:

  • Qualified or certified chartered accountant
  • Chartered architect
  • Doctors (MD), dentists, opticians or pharmacists
  • Chartered surveyor
  • Solicitor, barrister, magistrate or advocate
  • Chartered engineer

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For all the Costco membership qualifications visit their website.

There are a number of membership options available, all of which can also be found on the Costco website. 

You must be 18 or over to apply for a membership.