Costco shoppers will see their membership fees go up for the first time since 2017, the company said Wednesday, betting the move will boost profits without turning off its loyal customer base.

While Costco's $1.50 hotdog price is staying put for now, the same can't be said for its membership fees. Starting Sept. 1, "Gold Star" membership in the U.S. and Canada will cost $65, up from $60.

Costco's membership fees are a sticking point for some people. Another way Costco differs from other retailers is that it ...

Costco announced in its June sales report on Wednesday that starting Sept. 1, 2024, it will increase annual fees for its bifurcated membership options. Customers wait in line to check out ...

It’s soon going to cost more money to get your foot in the door at Costco. But the good news is your hot dog is still $1.50 — for now at least. The retailer is raising membership fees by $5 to ...

Costco has done its part to expedite the checkout process by installing self-checkout lanes. But when the store is ...

Costco Wholesale said Wednesday it would hike annual membership fees for the first time in seven years for its US and Canada customers, effective Sept. 1. The retailer’s memberships offer a ...

which it began charging in September – its first hike in membership fees in seven years. Costco reported net sales of $61 billion, up 7.5% for the first quarter of the company's 2025 fiscal year ...

These popular Costco items—from steak to flowers—are such good deals that members say they’re worth the fee alone.

Costco's upcoming Q3 2025 earnings will reveal how the membership fee hike affects renewal rates amid consumer cost concerns.