Analyst: Costco expected to raise membership fees

Costco members should expect to pay $60 for a membership to the retail giant as early as the end of this year, according to an analyst with global financial firm UBS. The expected price for Costco’s basic Gold Star Membership will rise $5, up from $55, and the Executive Membership is $120, up from $110, analysts Michael Lasser, wrote in a research note following a meeting with Costco executives that included CFO Richard Galanti. Historically, Costco (Nasdaq: COST) has upped membership prices every…