In the world of retail, Costco is undoubtedly one of the companies that generates the most buzz.
But the warehouse’s innovation runs much deeper than surface-level product swaps.
Speaking of major changes, just in 2023 alone, Costco unveiled new advancements by the pallet load.
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Within the category of health and wellness, the warehouseexpanded into telehealthto offer $29 primary care visits.
It alsocracked down heavily against membership fraudat its self checkouts andmade some exciting additionsto its fan-favorite food courts.
Read on for the 13 biggest changes underway at Costco this year!
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Books will only be available during the holiday shopping season from September through December, according to the executives.
This change, per theTimes, is partially because books require too much work to stock.
However, many customers have voiced their dissatisfaction with the development.
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“That’s a shame.
The book section is always my first stop, yes even before the vino.
Costco is also selling a take-and-bake Margherita Pizza alongside the combo version.
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Longtime Costco CFO Richard Galanti alsostepped downstepped in March 2024 after nearly 40 years in the position.
“We were very deliberate about the timing” Millerchip explained during a Sept. 26 earnings call.
you’re free to join today.
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c’mon see our membership counter for details.”
“We were getting member complaints.”
Since then, these scannershave been popping up at more and more Costco locations across the country.
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The retailer is also making some significant updates to its food court menu.
Like their roast beef predecessor, both new sandwichesfaced some serious backlashfrom customers.
In June 2023,Costco’s Issaquah warehouseopened a brand-new Kirkland Signature Sushidepartment that serves freshly made rolls.
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The retailer currently operates 891 warehouses worldwide and plans toopen 29 locationsduring the 2025 fiscal year.
This story has been updated to include new entries, updated information, copyedits, and fact-checking.
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