One of the nice things about Costco is that the company likes to keep things fresh and interesting for members. Costco knows that consumers have plenty of options to shop for groceries and other essential items without having to pay an annual membership fee.

As a Costco member or potential member, 2025 brings significant changes that will impact your shopping experience.

Costco is currently testing a “Scan and Go” system. It is similar to the program that Sam’s Club uses, enabling customers to scan items with their phones using the Costco app and pay that way, instead of having to wait in line.

If you’re an Executive Member at Costco, you’ll now be able to shop earlier than everyone else. Starting Monday, June 30, customers who pay for the highest-level membership at the big-box store will be granted access to the aisles one hour earlier than their Gold Star counterparts.

While Costco has a clear plan in place to both retain and attract members, the company is constantly reevaluating its strategy.

Costco announced new perks for Executive memberships that include the ability to shop in store an hour earlier.

Costco is taking huge steps into the gasoline business. Just after announcing its fuel stations will remain open until 10 p.m., the chain is building a stand-alone gas station in Mission Viejo, California. It will be the chain’s largest gas station and its first fuel-only location, the Orange County Register reported.

When that switch happens, it will mark a major change for Costco food courts, which have offered Pepsi products since 2013. CFO Gary Millerchip said Costco food courts will offer a new strawberry ...

When that switch happens, it will mark a major change for Costco food courts, which have offered Pepsi products since 2013. In the second-quarter, Costco’s food courts and pharmacy "led the way ...

Costco Wholesale (NasdaqGS:COST) recently underwent significant executive changes, with Dan Hines retiring and Tiffany Barbre stepping up to his role. Over the last quarter, the company's stock price increased by 8.

And in a major change, the company plans to converting ... s January shareholders meeting, FOX reports. Costco has offered Pepsi products in the food courts since 2013, the report says.