Costco sees boost in November sales

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco reported net sales of $9.43 billion for the month of November, a 7% increase from $8.79 billion during the similar period last year.



Same-store sales for the month increased 5%, with U.S. same-store sales increasing 7%.



For the 12-week first quarter ended Nov. 23, the company reported net sales of $26.28 billion, an increase of 7% compared with $24.47 billion during the similar period last year.



For the 13 weeks ended Nov. 30, the company reported net sales of $28.73 billion, an increase of 7% from $26.80 billion during the similar period last year.