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Costco's Pizza & Pies: Record-Breaking Holiday Sales!
14 Dec
Summary
- Costco food courts saw record U.S. whole pizza sales on Halloween.
- Nearly 4.5 million pies were sold in the three days before Thanksgiving.
- Rising cardholder numbers and digital sales also boosted overall revenue.
Costco's food courts experienced unprecedented demand for whole pizzas on Halloween, setting a new U.S. sales record with 358,000 units sold, marking a 31% surge compared to the previous year. This surge highlights the popular holiday's significance for takeaway food purchases.
Further demonstrating a strong demand for baked goods, Costco's U.S. bakeries achieved their own record in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, selling an immense 4.5 million pies. This equates to over 7,000 pies sold per warehouse during that three-day period.
These remarkable food sales contributed to Costco's overall positive financial performance. The company also noted a 5.1% increase in cardholders and a 20.5% rise in digital sales, fueled by significant growth in website and app traffic, indicating a robust blend of in-store and online success.
