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Costco is making headlines with the news that it plans to largely eliminate book sales across its stores starting in 2025. While Costco’s representatives have indicated that books will still be available during the holiday season and at around 100 locations thereafter, the decision primarily stems from financial considerations. Books require considerable retail space, which Costco believes could be better utilized for more profitable merchandise. This isn’t entirely new; Alaska and Hawaii Costco locations already discontinued book sales in 2022.