As gold hits $4,000, precious metals are top sellers at Costco — and a cheat code for boosting its e-commerce business
1. Gold prices surpassed $4,000 per ounce, driving Costco sales. 2. Costco sells approximately $200 million in gold monthly. 3. High gold prices discourage some buyers but sales remain strong. 4. Demand for gold helps boost Costco's e-commerce growth rapidly. 5. Gold's exclusivity attracts new Costco membership sign-ups.