Costco Wholesale, the popular warehouse-club chain, has announced plans to significantly reduce its book sales for the majority of the year. Starting in March 2023, the company will only be selling books for a few select months, primarily during the holiday season.

Costco officials cited several reasons for the decision, including:

The suspension of book sales is likely to impact customers who rely on Costco for their book purchases.

“It’s disappointing because Costco has always been a reliable source for books at competitive prices,” said customer Lisa Jones. “I’m not sure where I’ll find affordable books now.”

The decision could have wider implications for the book industry.

“Costco is a major retailer of books, and their decision to reduce sales could impact the distribution of books to consumers,” said industry analyst Mark Edwards. “It remains to be seen how this will affect authors and publishers.”

Costco’s decision to suspend book sales for most of the year is a significant shift in its business strategy. The company remains committed to providing its members with value, but it is adapting to changing consumer behaviors and the evolving retail landscape.