ATTN Shoppers: Costco Raises Membership Fee

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Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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 New Orleans?

In New Orleans, you can find Costco at the following locations: 3900 Dublin St, New Orleans, LA 7011 | (504) 484-5220

Final Word

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.