Costco said to be testing out membership card scanners at entrances

Retail giant Costco Wholesale is reportedly testing out a way to make sure its customers maintain their elite status.Costco Insider, a website that says it gets its tips from readers, on Jan. 8 shared photos on social media of what appears to be a tablet attached to a stand along with a sign that reads, “You will be asked to scan your membership card before entering the warehouse,” at the Issaquah, Washington state, store.“They’re checking to make sure the photo matches the person. What do you think?!” Cos ...