Costco implements membership card scanning at entry in Illinois to curb shared memberships.

Costco has enacted a new rule in Illinois that requires customers to scan their membership cards upon entry, leading to frustration among locals. The policy is aimed at curbing the sharing of memberships with non-paying individuals, which Costco views as a form of benefit theft. While some see this as intrusive, the company aims to ensure that only paying members access the benefits.

November 16, 2024
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