Costco sees lift in July sales

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco reported on Thursday a boost in net sales and same-store sales during the month of July.



Net sales totaled $8.55 billion for the four weeks ended Aug. 3, an increase of 9% from $7.87 billion during the similar four-week period last year.



Same-store sales increased 5%, while U.S. same-store sales also increased 5% during the period.



For the 48 weeks ended Aug. 3 net sales were $101.43 billion, an increase of 7%. During the 48 weeks, same-store sales increased 4%. In the United States, same-store sales rose 5%.