A disgruntled Walmart customer, who was asked to wait for a computer game, left his full cart and went to Costco instead. In an X post, general gamer Dave (@Sndper) announced that he had ended his 15-year boycott of Walmart by going there at 6 AM to buy groceries. He also mentioned wanting to purchase … Read more
Giant Eagle, a major competitor to Kroger, has slashed prices on over 200 grocery items as part of a $25 million initiative to offer the lowest possible prices. Starting September 30, the grocery chain has reduced prices by at least 20%, with some items seeing cuts of up to $2. The price reductions, which include … Read more
Labor Day will be celebrated on Monday, Sept 2. Costco is a favorite among shoppers when it comes to shopping for food in bulk. They can purchase all of their last-minute grilling necessities and party essentials for backyard barbeques to celebrate the holiday. But will you be able to shop at Costco on Labor Day? … Read more
A couple recently tested the limits of Costco’s return policy by bringing back their five-year-old mattress that they claimed was “uncomfortable.” The husband and wife documented the return on TikTok, and at first they weren’t sure if Costco would take the item back. “Desperate times comes for desperate measures,” the wife, who posts under the … Read more
All major retailers have agreed to an industry-developed Canadian grocery code of conduct, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced Thursday. In a statement, the federal department said, “After years of work and widespread industry participation, we are pleased to announce that all major retailers have agreed to join the Grocery Sector Code of Conduct. This includes Loblaw, Sobeys and Metro, … Read more
Get ready to pay a bit more at Costco. The warehouse club announced a membership fee increase in the US and Canada, effective September 1. Annual memberships will jump by $5, rising from $60 to $65, while the “Executive Membership” tier will see a $10 hike, increasing from $120 to $130. Meanwhile, Sam’s Club has … Read more
Costco’s new CEO, who started as a forklift driver at the company at age 17, considers one of the wholesale giant’s products to be its most valuable — and it’s not the famous hot dog deal or the rotisserie chickens. It’s the Costco membership card. Costco CEO Ron Vachris, who became the chief executive in … Read more
Janelle Schuurman, an elementary school teacher in Michigan for 11 years, has left her post to join Costco, one of the world’s largest retail brands, citing unfair pay and mediocre benefits. In her own words, “I dreamt of being a teacher since the time I was in kindergarten. I remember thinking, ‘I’ll just stay here … Read more
Costco shoppers will relish this news. The wholesale retail store’s beloved $1.50 hot dog combo will remain available at that dirt-cheap price — at least for now, Costco’s new chief financial officer confirmed on Thursday. CFO Gary Millerchip said he wanted to “confirm the $1.50 hot dog price is safe,” CNN’s Nathaniel Meyersohn reported. The … Read more
Loblaw Companies Ltd. said Thursday it’s ready to sign on to the grocery code of conduct, paving the way for an agreement that’s been years in the making. After six months of negotiations, Loblaw president and CEO Per Bank said the retailer is now ready to sign as long as other industry players do too. “The … Read more
