Costco hikes membership rates for first time in 7 years — see if you’re affected
Costco is planning to increase membership fees for the first time in seven years, and the plan took effect Sunday. The company said its wholesale clubs are raising annual membership fees by $5 and $10 in the United States and Canada, respectively, while Gold Star and Business memberships will rise from $60 to $65 and […]
Costco cracking down on non-members taking advantage of deals — here’s how
Will Costco become the most strict members-only club in history? Major retailers have announced plans to check membership cards as shoppers enter their stores in the coming months. Wholesalers will install scanning devices at store entrances, allowing membership verification that previously had to be done at the register to be done automatically at the entrance. […]
Costco customers return 5-year-old mattress to wholesaler: ‘Desperate times’
A couple recently tested the limits of Costco’s return policy, returning a mattress they purchased five years ago, claiming it was “uncomfortable.” The couple documented their return on TikTok, but initially weren’t sure Costco would let them return the items. “In desperate times, you have to resort to desperate measures,” his wife, who posts videos […]
Costco brings back Robinhood Meetinghouse Cream Cheese Biscuits — and it’s under $10
Costco fans are overjoyed as the discount retailer recently reintroduced their favourite biscuits in stores just in time for summer. Robin Hood Meeting House Cream Cheese Biscuits come in a frozen pack of 24, are made with real butter, contain no artificial flavors, and retail for just under $9. Costco shoppers Told the kitchen “We’re […]
Costco leaning into technology as ‘real opportunity’ to improve customer experience
Costco is turning to technology to improve the customer experience in its stores and online without making major changes to its tried-and-true retail strategy, the company’s chief financial officer said. While answering analyst questions during Costco’s third-quarter earnings call earlier this year, Costco CFO Gary Millerchip was asked how the company was thinking about being […]
Costco hiking membership fees for first time in 7 years
DR Barton, president of Woodshaw Financial Group, analyzes the consumer climate after Walmart’s strong earnings report in Varney & Company. It will soon cost more to join the club. Wednesday, Costco Wholesale Announced Plans The company will raise its annual membership fees in the United States and Canada by $5 to $10 starting Sept. 1, […]
Costco hiking membership fees for first time since 2017—here’s how much it will cost
Costco Wholesale said Wednesday it will increase annual membership fees for customers in the U.S. and Canada for the first time in seven years, effective Sept. 1. The retailer’s membership offers customers a variety of incentives, including free sample trials, discounts on food, gas, home insurance, travel and groceries, and 2% annual rewards on eligible […]
Sam’s Club members threaten to jump to Costco after wholesale giant chops key perk
Sam’s Club Plus members have about six weeks left to take advantage of the coveted perks, and they’re telling the wholesale giant they’re unhappy about losing them. The company announced in an email on June 19 that starting Aug. 19, Plus members will only receive free shipping on “eligible orders of $50 or more” placed […]
Costco customers fume over change to $4.99 rotisserie chicken
Fans of Costco’s $4.99 rotisserie chicken have taken to social media to complain about the new plastic bag packaging, which replaces the old plastic containers shoppers have been accustomed to for years, claiming it leaks grease. In March, Costco began using cost-conscious, environmentally friendly plastic bags to replace the hard plastic containers it used to […]
Costco teaming up with developers to build an 800-unit apartment complex in bid to ease housing crisis
Big-box wholesaler Costco is developing a mixed-use complex aimed at making a dent in the affordable housing crisis. The company plans to open a new store in South Los Angeles, partnering with developer Thrive Living and builder AO to build an 800-unit apartment complex, with 184 units set aside for affordable housing. The club, a […]