Costco has become quite popular for giving free samples to their customers, but as the coronavirus or Covid-19 scare gets worse, Costco has decided to pull out the free samples over the scare of the virus spreading. The risk is just far too great, and although customers won't be able to check out free samples, at least the risk of infection will minimize altogether.
Costco Loses Free Samples
The coronavirus has been dipping its hands into many places
The economy is shifting as products related to sanitation and health have become more sellable, but certain products are losing profit. In a hilarious turn of events, Corona beer is losing profits because of the misconception that the coronavirus comes from drinking too much of this beer! It's true. The profits really have dropped ever since the scare of this virus. Other industries are seeing a rise in sales like facemasks as they are being sold all over the world in fear of the virus.
The United States has an advantage
Unlike other countries where the virus was able to penetrate by surprise, the United States had the time and resources to take protective measures to counter this virus. The United States had the advantage of time and was able to discourage its citizens from traveling to places where the risk of infection could be bigger. Aside from that, industries also took part by postponing or canceling certain events that could potentially cause the spread of this virus.
The preference of consumer buying patterns has also shifted
Just recently, there was a wide influx of panic buying as consumers stocked on food, water, sanitizers, and even toilet paper! The facemask has also been a controversial topic as most people are unnecessarily using these masks, leaving doctors and medical professionals at more risk of contracting other sicknesses since they are the first in line at facing the problem. The scarcity of these masks has made it difficult for the people who need it to use the masks because of the unavailability of it.
Costco has been trying to deal with the virus in the best way possible
Removing their free samples may be the best way to avoid unnecessary contact between people, and also the thought of food being left in the open poses a health risk. This is one of the many ways Costco could help the fight against the coronavirus or Covid-19. The World Health Organization has suggested that the United States take this matter seriously, and just recently, President Donald Trump has signed on an $8.3 billion project to counter the coronavirus!
The future of Costco still seems okay as long as the right products are being sold
There may be certain items that Costco should stack up on more than others like canned goods or survival goods, tissue paper, and also sanitary items that are in big demand during the scare of the coronavirus or Covid-19.
