Costco Draws Singles and Friends With 31 Annual Visits as In-Person Socializing Shrinks
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Costco Draws Singles and Friends With 31 Annual Visits as In-Person Socializing Shrinks
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 17
Summary
Costco is increasingly serving as a social and dating venue, with shoppers using its aisles and food court to meet friends, replace date nights and even spark romance.
31 trips a year by the average Costco shopper help make that possible, while free samples, the food court and the membership model turn routine shopping into a repeat communal ritual.
35 minutes a day is all Americans now spend socializing on average, down from 45 minutes 20 years ago; only 30% socialize face-to-face on a given day, underscoring demand for informal gathering spots.
44% of Americans say they have nowhere in their community to go regularly, while examples from students, veterans and couples suggest Costco is filling some of that 'third place' gap.