Costco Just Outlined These 6 Changes to Its Mobile App

Aside from the inexpensive gas and $1.50 hot dog + Coke combo, Costco membership is appealing for its constant daily discounts.

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Costco.com has a web presence, but it doesn't entice members like bulk-sized supermarket products from their large shelves.

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The retailer's Chief Financial Officer Richard Galanti said in an earnings call with investors that the company is "sometimes late to the game"

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on mobile and digital shopping capabilities, and shoppers agree. Some complain the chain's app is old, slow, and buggy.

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The Costco app will undergo various updates. Galanti highlighted all the enhancements, many of which will help

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members shop in-store. See all you need to know before opening the app. Did you hear Costco is opening 20+ stores in 2022?

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Costco removed the app's header and footer, changing the phone screen's appearance. Click Daily Deals, Gift Baskets, Same Day, and other trending

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categories at the top right below the search box and move between Home, Savings, Card, Warehouse, and Menu pages on the bottom.

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Members can now browse departments, services, membership info, and other topics on a grid with little graphics instead of a large list.

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