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A weekly roundup of Costco's key feedback

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App Compatibility Issues

A significant number of users report that the app is no longer compatible with their devices, particularly older models, which prevents them from accessing the app entirely. This issue affects approximately 15% of users, leading to frustration and potential loss of membership renewals.

The app is no longer compatible with my Samsung Note 9, which is very disappointing.

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Login and Authentication Problems

Many users experience difficulties with the login process, including being logged out unexpectedly, issues with password entry, and problems with passkey prompts. This affects around 20% of users, causing inconvenience and hindering app usability.

I can't log in to the app; it keeps asking for a passkey, which is very frustrating.

3

Slow and Unresponsive Performance

Users frequently complain about the app being slow, laggy, and unresponsive, especially during searches and navigation. This affects approximately 25% of users, making the app difficult to use and leading to a preference for the website.

The app is very slow and often freezes, making it hard to use.

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Warehouse Selection and Search Issues

A common complaint is the inability to select a warehouse or search for products effectively, with the app often failing to load results or getting stuck on selection screens. This issue affects about 10% of users, leading to a poor shopping experience.

I can't get past the warehouse selection screen, which makes the app unusable.

COMPETITORS ANALYSIS

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#1 USERS CHOICE

Costco
Costco receives mixed feedback. Users appreciate the app's ease of use, great prices, and quality products. However, many users report issues with app functionality, such as frequent logouts, slow performance, and difficulty setting local warehouses.

#2 RUNNER UP

Sam's Club
Sam's Club is praised for its convenient features like scan and go, and helpful customer service. However, users face challenges with app glitches, payment issues, and occasional delivery problems.

#3 Straggler

BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's Wholesale Club receives positive feedback for its user-friendly app and helpful staff. Nonetheless, users encounter issues with app functionality, such as search inaccuracies and checkout problems.
Competitors Analysis
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Costco
#1 Users Choice
Costco receives mixed feedback. Users appreciate the app's ease of use, great prices, and quality products. However, many users report issues with app functionality, such as frequent logouts, slow performance, and difficulty setting local warehouses.
Sam's Club
#2 Runner-up
Sam's Club is praised for its convenient features like scan and go, and helpful customer service. However, users face challenges with app glitches, payment issues, and occasional delivery problems.
BJ's Wholesale Club
#3 Straggler
BJ's Wholesale Club receives positive feedback for its user-friendly app and helpful staff. Nonetheless, users encounter issues with app functionality, such as search inaccuracies and checkout problems.

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Major Highlights of the Week

Warehouse Selection Issue
Users are unable to proceed past the warehouse selection screen, rendering the app unusable. This critical onboarding failure prevents users from accessing any app features.
I can't get past the warehouse selection screen, making the app completely unusable.
Incompatibility Problems
The app is no longer compatible with several older devices, forcing users to either upgrade their phones or abandon the app. This exclusionary practice risks alienating a significant portion of the user base.
The app is not compatible with my Samsung Galaxy S9, which is frustrating.
Login and Authentication Failures
Users experience frequent login issues, including being logged out unexpectedly and facing difficulties with password and passkey authentication. These authentication barriers disrupt user access and diminish app reliability.
I can't log in because the app keeps asking for a passkey that doesn't work.
Search Functionality Flaws
The app's search feature is slow and often returns irrelevant results, making it difficult for users to find products. This inefficiency in search functionality frustrates users and hinders their shopping experience.
Searching for items is slow and often shows unrelated products.
App Performance and Stability
The app frequently crashes and lags, particularly during navigation and loading screens, leading to a poor user experience. These performance issues undermine the app's usability and reliability.
Membership Verification Loop
Users are caught in a loop where the app repeatedly asks for membership verification, even when they are already logged in. This redundancy creates unnecessary friction and frustration for users trying to access their accounts.
The app keeps asking for membership verification despite being logged in.
Nuggets

Major Highlights of the Week

Everything you need to know about user experience
Warehouse Selection Issue
Users are unable to proceed past the warehouse selection screen, rendering the app unusable. This critical onboarding failure prevents users from accessing any app features.
Incompatibility Problems
The app is no longer compatible with several older devices, forcing users to either upgrade their phones or abandon the app. This exclusionary practice risks alienating a significant portion of the user base.
Login and Authentication Failures
Users experience frequent login issues, including being logged out unexpectedly and facing difficulties with password and passkey authentication. These authentication barriers disrupt user access and diminish app reliability.
Search Functionality Flaws
The app's search feature is slow and often returns irrelevant results, making it difficult for users to find products. This inefficiency in search functionality frustrates users and hinders their shopping experience.
App Performance and Stability
The app frequently crashes and lags, particularly during navigation and loading screens, leading to a poor user experience. These performance issues undermine the app's usability and reliability.
Membership Verification Loop
Users are caught in a loop where the app repeatedly asks for membership verification, even when they are already logged in. This redundancy creates unnecessary friction and frustration for users trying to access their accounts.

Quotes of the week

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The app is a nightmare to work with and seems to have tons of bugs both on the user side and the pharmacy server side. It’s probably a system issue as well.
Ceckart82
I love Costco, but there should really be more energy given to in-store inventory. On multiple occasions, I have searched for an item on the app that I am literally standing in front of in-store, and it returns no results.
Kyle Basa
Why can’t I make warehouse shopping lists anymore? I have to scrounge and search to even see the warehouse inventory. It’s ridiculous. Just let me select how I want to shop when I open the app (In-Warehouse, Same-Day or Grocery 2-day) and make my lists or cart accordingly!
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The quotes of the week

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The app is a nightmare to work with and seems to have tons of bugs both on the user side and the pharmacy server side. It’s probably a system issue as well.
Candice Wu
App Store
I love Costco, but there should really be more energy given to in-store inventory. On multiple occasions, I have searched for an item on the app that I am literally standing in front of in-store, and it returns no results.
Kelly Williams
Google Play
Why can’t I make warehouse shopping lists anymore? I have to scrounge and search to even see the warehouse inventory. It’s ridiculous. Just let me select how I want to shop when I open the app (In-Warehouse, Same-Day or Grocery 2-day) and make my lists or cart accordingly!
Koray Okumus
Google Play

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