Costco shoppers will soon have to pay more for membership, the company recently announced. That means if you’re looking for popular items like apples, oxtails and paper products, it’s going to cost you more.
Costco Membership Fee Increasing
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the membership-based warehouse club said that it will raise its membership fees by $5 in the U.S. and Canada starting September 1.
Annual memberships will increase from $60 to $65, while the “Executive Membership” plan will rise from $120 to $130.
The fee hikes will impact approximately 52 million memberships, with a little over half being executive memberships.
Following the announcement, Costco’s shares rose about 2% in extended trading.
This is Costco’s first membership rate increase since June 2017. Historically, the company has raised rates approximately every five and a half years, which would have placed the next increase in late 2022 or early 2023.
Where Is The Closest Costco in Atlanta?
In Atlanta, you can find Costco at the following locations:
- 500 Brookhaven Ave, Atlanta, GA 30319
- 2900 Cumberland Mall, Atlanta, GA 30339
- 6350 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA 30328
Final Word
Costco is a great shop when you’re looking for bulk items. Other than that, you could save money by checking out Atlanta’s cheapest grocery stores.