Costco is famously known for products at a reasonable price. Basically, Costco is renowned for wholesale priced products. Individuals have the perception that Costco only sells toilet paper bundles and bulk giant cereal boxes. Several years back, this organization started the wedding business. Brides were allowed to buy their wedding accessories starting from flower to cakes.

The retailer said that, through a customer who bought one of its rings for over $ 400,000, sales were increased in its last quarter ended May 12. Warehouse retailer denied to discuss about the ring in detail but the descriptions were “Round Brilliant 10.03 carat VS1 Clarity, I Color Diamond Platinum Solitaire Ring.” This information was acquired with the help of Costco website.

Costco claimed sales in the same store were up 5.6 percent in the last quarter, excluding any impact of gasoline and currency fluctuations. Total revenues increased 7.4 percent to 34.74 billion dollars, with overall estimates of 34.71 billion dollars.

But, despite the strong earnings report, Costco shares fell by approximately 2% on Friday morning because investors fear that additional tariffs could have an impact on their business.

CFO Richard Galanti stated that due to inflation prices will surely go up but Costco doesn’t want to be the pioneer in increasing price rather wants to be the pioneer in reducing the price.