Costco Wholesale Corporation announced the launch of its first same‑day delivery websites in France and Spain, with new sites sameday.costco.fr and sameday.costco.es powered by Instacart’s Storefront Pro commerce platform. The partnership brings Costco’s membership‑first, low‑price model to European consumers, allowing members to order a full range of warehouse‑club products and receive them within hours.
The expansion marks Costco’s first same‑day delivery offering outside the United States and represents a significant operational milestone. By leveraging Instacart’s established logistics network and technology, Costco can deliver to members in countries where it already operates physical warehouses—five in Spain and three in France—without building new fulfillment centers. The move is part of Costco’s broader international growth strategy, which has focused on scaling its digital capabilities after a 20.5% surge in digital sales in Q1 2026.
Costco’s decision to target France and Spain was driven by market research that identified strong demand for convenient grocery delivery in these high‑density urban markets, as well as the company’s existing physical footprint that can support rapid fulfillment. The partnership also allows Costco to maintain its same‑as‑store pricing and flat service fee model, preserving the value proposition that has fueled its U.S. membership growth. Instacart’s Storefront Pro platform, already used by Costco in North America, provides the scalability and integration needed to support large‑volume orders across multiple countries.
In Q1 2026, Costco reported earnings per share of $4.50, beating analyst expectations of $4.28 by $0.22—a 5.1% beat. Revenue reached $67.31 billion, up 6.4% from the prior year, driven by a 20.5% increase in digital sales and a 6.4% rise in comparable sales. The EPS beat was largely attributable to strict cost controls that preserved margins despite a 4% decline in physical store traffic, while the digital sales surge reflected strong demand for same‑day delivery and the expansion into new markets. The company’s net income rose to $2.001 billion, up 11.5% YoY, underscoring the profitability of its digital strategy.
Pierre Riel, EVP of Costco Wholesale International, said the launch “gives members in France and Spain greater flexibility in how they shop Costco’s assortment and builds on the services we already offer.” Chris Rogers, CEO of Instacart, added that the partnership “demonstrates the strength of our enterprise e‑commerce technology suite and allows Costco to launch delivery in a scalable way that’s built around their members.”
The announcement was well received by investors, with the company’s Q1 2026 earnings report—released on December 11, 2025—prompting a 1.15% rise in after‑hours trading. Analysts noted that the strong earnings beat and the expansion into European markets reinforce confidence in Costco’s international growth trajectory and its ability to replicate its U.S. digital success abroad.
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