Costco says its new member ID scanners at entrances are good for business — and shoppers too

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Costco says its $1.50 hot dogs and $4.99 chickens are helping members stomach the annual fee increase

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Costco reported a renewal rate of 92.9% in the US and Canada during the fourth quarter.

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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 10 of the best things I'm seeing on the shelves this month.

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This September, Costco is carrying home essentials and a new bakery item.

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I've been shopping at Costco for over 30 years. Here are 9 things I get there to make easy meals for my household of 2.

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I fill my cart at Costco with various ingredients for easy meals.

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I'm an executive member at Costco. Here are 13 items I buy to make meal prepping easy.

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I shop for my meal-prep essentials at Costco.

Lara Walsh

My roommates and I share groceries. We save about $300 a month by bulk-shopping.

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René Morrell (not pictured) and her roommates share groceries and have figured out a system that works for them.

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Inside the legal battle over Kroger and Albertsons — and the fate of the biggest supermarket merger in US history

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Unionized grocery store workers have rallied against the proposed merger between Kroger and Albertsons.

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I've worked at Costco for 18 years. From plant-based chicken nuggets to kimbap, here are 8 of the best vegetarian meals to get there.

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Costco carries plenty of tasty vegetarian items.

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Gold bars just hit the $1 million mark, but that doesn't mean your Costco gold bars make you a millionaire

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Costco gold bars are typically much smaller than standard-size gold bars.

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I'm a former chef who shops for 2 at Costco. Here are 11 foods I get there that feel gourmet.

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As a trained chef, I like to buy several high-quality ingredients at Costco.

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