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Costco will soon close photo centers in all of its clubs, but some services will be available online
All Costco photo centers will soon close.
In a message titled "Important Photo Center Announcement" posted on the Costco Photo Center website, the retailer said photo departments at all Costco locations will close Feb. 14.
Some services will be available on the website for delivery, including prints, enlargements and posters; stationary and photo greeting cards; photo books and calendars; photo blankets and other photo gifts; and business printing products.
After the centers close, a few other services won't be available such as ink refill, passport photos, photo restoration and YesVideo Home Movie Transfer Service, Costco said in the announcement.
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Costco representatives told USA TODAY the company had "no comment at this time" on the decision to close photo departments and didn't confirm how many clubs have photo departments. Some consumers on social media said their photo centers previously closed.
In an email sent to members, Costco discussed factors that led to the decision to close the centers.
"Since the introduction of camera phones and social media, the need for printing photos has steeply declined, even though the number of pictures taken continues to grow," the email said. "After careful consideration, we have determined the continued decline of prints no longer requires on-site photo printing."
Costco advised customers to pick up remaining orders at clubs by March 28.
Follow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: @KellyTyko
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