Costco to Cease Year-Round Book Sales, Limiting to Holiday Season

Labor demands and logistical challenges prompt Costco to restrict book sales to September through December from 2025.

Costco will stop selling books year-round starting January 2025, except during the holiday season from September to December.
The decision is driven by the labor-intensive process of stocking and replacing books, which is more cumbersome than other products.
Costco had already discontinued book sales in certain regions, such as Alaska and Hawaii.
The shift may impact impulse book purchases and could be a setback for publishers facing stagnant print sales.
Other big box retailers remain committed to carrying books, providing alternatives for consumers.