Costco says its new member ID scanners at entrances are good for business — and shoppers too

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Costco says its $1.50 hot dogs and $4.99 chickens are helping members stomach the annual fee increase

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Costco reported a renewal rate of 92.9% in the US and Canada during the fourth quarter.

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Costco is leaning into its Netflix-style membership crackdown

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Although Costco is the third-largest retailer in the world, it actually makes most of its profit from membership fees.

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Costco Is Raising Membership Fees for First Time Since 2017

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Costco says it's not ready to raise its $60 membership fee — for now

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Costco last raised its membership fees in 2017.

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Costco has 3 ways to shop without a membership, but the math still favors paying the fee

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You can shop at Costco without a membership, but it doesn't really make sense to.

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Target just announced a new paid membership tier. Here's what $49 gets you.

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Target's new Circle 360 membership tier has an introductory price of $49.

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Costco may start requiring members to scan ID to enter US warehouses

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Costco has been cracking down Netflix-style on improper membership sharing.

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First-time subscribers can get a free 30-day Amazon Prime trial.

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Costco is still holding out on raising its membership fees

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Costco's annual Gold Star membership fee was last increased in 2017, when it went from $55 to $60.

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