Costco has said “Next” to its money-saving tool.
The Washington-based warehouse chain has quietly axed its Costco Next platform — an online marketplace offering members discounted products directly from vetted third-party suppliers and manufacturers.
First popularized by Amazon and Walmart, Next was Costco’s version of an online shopping marketplace where third parties were able to sell their products on a larger platform. It was designed to be a win-win for shoppers and sellers — shoppers got great deals while sellers got access to Costco’s large customer base.
The option was short-lived, as the digital service recently got the axe without…
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