Costco is said to be switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola in its food court soda fountains by early 2025. The move, which has been circulating on social media, and the Costco Insider Instagram, would mark a nostalgic return for Coca-Cola, which was phased out in 2013 in a cost-cutting move. At the time, Costco had partnered with Pepsi to keep its $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. Some people are welcoming the return of products like Coke and Sprite, unlike others.
"After over a decade, Costco is switching back from Pepsi to Coke products in their stores. The change will bring Coke, Coke Zero, and Diet Coke, as well as Sprite instead of Starry," the post caption stated.
The rumored switch brings Coca-Cola back after more than a decade
For over a decade, Pepsi products have reigned supreme in the Costco food court soda fountains. Costco Insider reports that the retailer has cut a new pricing deal with Coca-Cola, and that will make the switch profitable without sacrificing its famously low food court prices.
Sources indicate that the main reason for this is the competitive pricing of Coca-Cola, coupled with high-quality soda machines. This will align with Costco's strategy of delivering a premium customer experience at controlled costs. If the rumors are indeed true, Coca-Cola branding and flavors will return to the food courts of Costco, thereby bringing back nostalgia among the long-time shoppers who have enjoyed sipping on Sprite or Coke Zero while munching on their favorite snacks.
Official confirmation from Costco is still awaited
Though all rumors are flying regarding a possible change, Costco has still not come out with a public statement. Instead, its non-confirmation has gained more speculation, keeping all its members on the tenterhooks for updates on this issue.
The reports indicate that it will first be implemented in North America, and then spread out to the rest of the world over time. For now, however, Mountain Dew and Starry Pepsi remain food court fountains, no one knows when they are ever going to be switched over to Coca-Cola.
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If the rumors are true, then the return of Coca-Cola products to Costco food courts is going to be a major shift in place as it is over ten years since Pepsi dominated it.
While it might be relatively small to many, it still shows the flexibility of cost-cutting from Costco with no compromise of satisfaction. Until there is official confirmation, members can enjoy the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo at Costco.
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