While Costco hasn't discussed the issue at length, COVID-19 is part of the reason. Amidst the Facebook comments, user Alison Kaufman asked one simple question: Why cancel such a popular item? Costco responded directly to Kaufman, stating: "To help limit personal contact and create more space for social distancing, Costco has reduced service in some departments. At this time, we are not making sheet cakes for special order. Thank you for understanding."
It's no secret that the ongoing pandemic has hindered retail activity nationwide. Costco was no exception. As the country rushed to enact stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, Costco shut down its food court and allocated shopping hours for seniors, according to Business Insider. Meanwhile, Costco employees have been saddled with the task of ensuring that customers adhere to social distancing rules.
Recently, however, Costco has relaxed many of its initial COVID-related restrictions. While social distancing is still mandatory, stores are resuming normal hours, and some have ceased to limit the number of shoppers entering the building (via ABC7).
The cancellation of the popular item though, especially amid the newly relaxed restrictions, may have some Costco members scratching their heads. While the company has canceled the half-sheet cake, it's also started selling other large desserts, like a massive tres leches cake that clocks in at almost three pounds (via Yahoo!), so if you can't get that half-sheet cake you've been planning on, there should be other options.
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