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
It would be a marvel of urban planning except for the flaws I spotted, such as what I view as shoddy workmanship and lack of attention to detail – visible in pedestrian passages with uneven steps. People queue to enter the Shenzhen branch of Costco in January, 2024. Photo Getty Images Admittedly, I’m not one … Read more
This content is sponsored by Costco. Costco Costco is my go-to store for just about everything. The warehouse giant offers bulk grocery essentials at hard-to-beat prices — prices that get even better with Costco’s monthly deals. It’s where I make major tech purchases too: I know I’m getting a great deal and Costco extends the … Read more
There is no need for Costco members to worry about inflating food court prices if they can cut out food cravings. Costco has launched a subscription-based weight loss program for members and non-members of the nationwide wholesaler — which includes access to prescription weight-loss drugs. Costco rolled out the program on April 2 but has been working … Read more
Costco shoppers in the United Kingdom are rushing to buy the company’s popular chocolate nest cake that has returned to some of the stores just in time for Easter weekend. The cake looks like a bird’s nest made out of chocolate flakes, and is topped with candy-coated Easter eggs huddled in the middle, according to … Read more
Departing Costco CFO Richard Galanti provided an update Tuesday on whether customers might see changes to the cost of the warehouse retailer’s $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. The deal “is probably safe for a while” after his decades-long tenure as Costco’s CFO ends Friday, Galanti told Bloomberg. Former Kroger CFO Gary Millerchip will succeed Galanti. The hot … Read more
