Walmart's warehouse club reveals a secret weapon against Costco

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A pair of Member's Mark active jogger pants at Sam's Club.
The Member's Mark Community helped Sam's Club design these jogger pants.

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From Amazon warehouses to Walmart aisles, here's what retail workers earned in 2025

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A Costco employee stocks chicken in a cold case inside a Costco store in Napa, California, US, on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025.
Costco continues to have the highest median worker compensation in retail.

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I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. I swear by these 11 staples for easy weeknight meals.

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Author Blythe Chadim smiling in selfie taken in Costco aisle
Of all the ways I've tried to make weeknight meal prep easier, Costco's prepared foods work best for my family.

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We're tracking the price of 45 Costco items, from bacon to motor oil

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Vehicles wait in line at a Costco Wholesale gas station on May 1, 2025 in Simi Valley, California.
Expensive gas has more US shoppers heading to Costco, where prices inside the warehouse are holding steady so far.

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I went back to work in an office. Here are 7 high-protein snacks from Costco that keep me energized all day.

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A side-by-side image of a bag of Quest protein chips and a box of NuGo protein bars.
To keep me fueled and energized at my new in-office job, I go to Costco for protein-packed snacks.

Jordan Fargo

I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 8 items that caught my eye this month.

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A side-by-side image of a 2-in-1 striped beach towel and tote bag on display at Costco, and boxes of Essenza outdoor citronella candles.
As a longtime employee, I think the 2-in-1 beach towel and tote bag, and Essenza citronella candles are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

I'm a Costco executive member who hates cooking, but loves a good deal. I buy these 10 products every month.

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The writer with her cart of groceries at Costco.
I've been shopping at Costco my whole life, and there are some products I'll always add to my cart.

Annmarie Gajdos

Tariff refunds are about to start rolling out. Customers want their cut.

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Cranes for handling shipping containers stand in the far distance as the Statue of Liberty stands in the middle distance as the sun sets near New York City.
Companies from Costco to FedEx have faced lawsuits from customers seeking their share of the refunds.

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Costco is a big winner of the gas price chaos

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A fuel pump at a Costco gas station.

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It's not in your head: Costco has gotten more crowded

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Shopping carts in the check-out line at a Costco store in Teterboro, New Jersey.
Costco store visits have surged, while other major retailers have remained flat.

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