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Costco to end book sales in hundreds of stores. Will Michigan stores see changes?

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  Book sections at 500 of Costco's 600 stores will be removed, according to Yahoo Finance. Instead of selling the books year-round, shoppers may only spot them at Costco during the holiday season, from September to December, the New York Times reported in June.

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Costco has decided to discontinue selling books year-round in its stores, except during the holiday season from September to December. This decision impacts hundreds of stores across the U.S., as books are no longer seen as profitable enough for regular sales. Previously, Costco sold books in bulk, but now, due to logistical challenges and the need for specialized labor, the company has chosen to focus on other products. This shift has caused concern among publishers and authors, who fear a significant loss in sales, especially since Costco was known for selling books at deep discounts. The change reflects broader retail trends where physical books are becoming less of a staple in big-box stores.

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