NewsFOX 13 Tampa BaySeptember 4, 2026Hillsborough
Costco discontinues Costco Next online marketplace program
Costco has shut down its Costco Next online marketplace, which previously allowed members to purchase products directly from third-party vendors at discounted rates. The company has directed existing customers to contact vendors directly for any returns or warranty issues related to past purchases.
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Costco members can no longer access the platform to receive discounts of up to 40% on home goods, electronics, and other items from approximately 80 partner vendors.
Key Facts
- Costco officially shut down the Costco Next online marketplace as of September 1, 2025.
- The program previously provided members with discounts of up to 40% on products from approximately 80 vendors.
- Customers with existing purchases must contact vendors directly for returns or warranty inquiries.
- During the third-quarter 2025 earnings call on May 29, 2025, Costco reported that quarterly sales for the platform equaled the total sales for the entire 2022 fiscal year.
- The program was originally conceived in 2016 and underwent several years of development and refinement before its closure.
Who's Mentioned
personNino Garcia“Assistant general merchandise manager at Costco Next.”organizationCostco“The retail company that discontinued the program.”organizationCaraway“Former vendor partner.”organizationTravelpro“Former vendor partner.”organizationAnker Electronics“Former vendor partner.”otherCostco Next“The discontinued online marketplace program.”organizationPriority Bicycles“Former vendor partner.”