Canadian shoppers: Costco cracking down on membership moochers
CTV
Traditionally, when shoppers go to Costco, they’re required to flash their membership cards to an employee when they walk in. But soon, some Costco shoppers will have to scan their cards at the door in a move analysts believe is to keep moochers out.
Traditionally, when shoppers go to Costco, they’re required to flash their membership cards to an employee when they walk in. But soon, some Costco shoppers will have to scan their cards at the door in a move analysts believe is to keep moochers out.
On its website, a statement reads, “Over the coming months, membership scanning devices will be used at the entrance door of your local warehouse.”
On Monday, a Costco spokesperson told CTV News the scanners are currently being tested in Ottawa, Edmonton, Regina and B.C. Lower Mainland locations.
Before entering the store, shoppers will have to scan their physical or digital membership card. Guests must also be accompanied by a valid member for entry.
In a previous email response, Costco also said it was to “help prevent long waits at the cash register from membership questions, such as renewals, invalid membership, etc.”
“This initiative is also to be more efficient at informing our members with their membership status and direct them accordingly,” wrote a company representative.
“It doesn’t bother me,” said Halifax shopper Helen Corkum, who added it would bother her if the door greeter were to lose the job
