Read the original article on Best Life. On Jan. 13, Costco announced via its website that “photo departments at all Costco locations will close Feb. 14.” The company advises any Costco customers who have pending orders to pick up do so by Mar. 28. Want more Costco news? Check out If You Bought This From Costco, Stop Using It Immediately.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb Costco wants to reassure loyal customers that they will still be able to print pictures with the wholesaler. According to their announcement, photo prints, enlargements, posters, stationery, photo greeting cards, photo books, photo blankets, photo calendars, business printing products, and other prints and gifts will still be available through the Costco Photo Center’s website. And for more up-to-date information delivered straight to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Although Costco will still be providing many of their photo services via delivery, they have cut some offerings entirely. According to Costco’s announcement, after Feb. 14, they will no longer offer ink refills, passport photos, photo restoration, or their YesVideo Home Movie Transfer Service. To see what store is shutting its doors for good, check out This Fan Favorite Chain Is Closing All of Its Stores. According to USA Today, Costco sent an email to its members with a bit more information, including detailing what led the chain to this decision. “Since the introduction of camera phones and social media, the need for printing photos has steeply declined, even though the number of pictures taken continues to grow,” the email read. “After careful consideration, we have determined the continued decline of prints no longer requires on-site photo printing.” To see if this store is closing by you, check out This Beloved Furniture Chain Is Closing All But 1 of Its Stores.
