I'm a Costco executive member who hates cooking, but loves a good deal. I buy these 12 products every month.

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Annmarie Gajdos

I try to follow a Mediterranean-style diet. Here are 14 things I pick up at Costco and how I use them.

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Tub of organic Kirkland Signature roasted pine nut hummus at Costco
Hummus is one of my favorite Mediterranean-diet staples to grab at Costco.

Kristina Lopez

How to buy gold, silver, and other precious metals from Costco online and in-store

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A one ounce gold bar on display at a Costco warehouse in Wisconsin.
A one-ounce gold bar and a ten-ounce silver bar are on display at a Costco warehouse in Wisconsin.

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Sundays are for Sam's Club, as the chain starts opening earlier than Costco

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A Sam's Club sign hangs on the wall of a store on July 07, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
Sam's Club is expanding hours after "overwhelming feedback" from members.

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As gold hits $4,000, precious metals are top sellers at Costco — and a cheat code for boosting its e-commerce business

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Gold and silver bars for sale at a Costco warehouse in Wisconsin.
Gold and silver bars for sale at a Costco warehouse.

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I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 9 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A composite image of slipper shoes in black and brown colorways on display at Costco, and a hand holding a box of Panera Bread Southwest-style chicken soup.
As a longtime employee, I think Kirkland Signature slippers and Panera Bread Southwest-style chicken soup are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

I've lost over 50 pounds while prioritizing easy-to-prep meals and a high-protein diet. Here are 12 things I get at Costco.

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bulk boxes of premier protein shakes at costco
Premier Protein shakes at Costco.

Kathryn Conda

Costco plans to open new locations at a quicker pace as it tackles busy warehouses

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Employees push shopping carts outside a Costco Wholesale warehouse store in Hawthorne, California.
Costco CEO Ron Vachris says the company continues to see "significant opportunities for expansion, both domestically and internationally."

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Costco says new extended hours added 1% to weekly sales

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A Costco executive membership card.
A Costco executive membership card.

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Costco is getting a traffic boost from opening early for executive members

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Costco shoppers wait to enter a warehouse.
Costco shoppers wait as the door opens at 9 a.m. for executive members.

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