Costco CEO says any tariff refunds it gets will flow back to members through 'lower prices and better values'

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A Costco Wholesale logo is displayed outside a warehouse on January 9, 2026 in San Diego.
Costco is suing the US government for refunds of Trump's IEEPA tariffs.

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I've worked at Costco for 20 years. Here are 7 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.

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A composite image of Hunter backpacks in black and green color options on display at Costco, and boxes of BBQ Daddy scrubbers.
As a longtime employee, I think Hunter backpacks and the BBQ Daddy scrubber are two of the best things to get at Costco right now.

Veronica Thatcher

Yes, Costco's CEO really does respond to members' emails — I tried it

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Costco's new CEO Ron Vachris
Costco's new CEO Ron Vachris

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I tried cheesecakes from Costco, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Walmart — there's just one I'd buy again

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Four different cheesecakes on a table.
After trying four different options, I found the best store-bought cheesecake.

Ivy Carbone

I'm a competitive swimmer who follows a high-protein diet. Here are 7 things I always buy at Costco.

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A composite image of packages of Kirkland Signature stuffed salmon, and packages of Rastelli's grass-fed ground beef.
The Kirkland Signature stuffed salmon and Rastelli's ground beef are some of my favorite high-protein foods from Costco.

Jordan Fargo

The lounge is for losers. Bring back the airport bar.

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A cocktail glass with three olives and an airplane

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We compared Costco and Sam's Club prices on store brand products to see which is the better deal

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Sam's Club and Costco

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I'm a dietitian on the Mediterranean diet. Here are 10 things I buy at Costco when I'm trying to eat more fiber.

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frozen three berry blend at costco
As a dietitian following the Mediterranean diet, I'm always looking for simple, delicious ways to up my fiber game.

Cassandra Padula Burke

I've had a Costco executive membership for nearly a decade. There are 10 purchases I swear by every time I shop.

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Author Blythe Chadim at Costco holding executive membership card leaning on cart
I've been shopping at Costco for my family for years using my executive membership.

Blythe Chadim

I tried 3 store-bought rotisserie chickens, and found Costco's famous bird couldn't compare to the best one

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Selfie of the writer Chelsea Davis holding a black container with a whole rotisserie chicken on it
I compared rotisserie chickens from Whole Foods, Costco, and Safeway.

Chelsea Davis

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