Costco Ends Book Sales

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Costco has announced that it's largely going to be getting rid of book sales in the overwhelming majority of Costco locations.

Company officials say books take up a lot of valuable space that could be used for more profitable merchandise.

In 2013 , Costco customers found that Coca-Cola was out and Pepsi was suddenly in.

The chain is famous for its rotisserie chicken, as well as its beloved $ 1.50 hot dog combo, which hasn't changed in price since 1985 .

The Food and Drug Administration made updates to its labeling requirements in the last days of 2024 .

Certain standards must now be met in order for a product to be labeled as healthy.

Changes are likely coming over the course of the next three years , and it's speculated that Costco and other retailers will be overhauling some items to comply with new guidelines.

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