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More young people are getting Costco memberships, but they're not spending as much as boomers or Gen X

Thu, 09/28/2023 - 07:09

Consumer spending US economy markets — A resilient consumer has helped stave off a recession so far, but that may not last.
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Costco shoppers are continuing to cut back on big-ticket items, even as inflation falls, as Americans put off buying jewelry, laptops, and furniture

Wed, 09/27/2023 - 08:20

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A customer shops at a Costco store on August 31, 2023 in Novato, California. — null
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Costco is still holding out on raising its membership fees

Tue, 09/26/2023 - 18:00

The membership desk at a Costco wholesale club warehouse — Costco's annual Gold Star membership fee was last increased in 2017, when it went from $55 to $60.
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Costco teams up with Google-backed health startup to offer $29 virtual doctor's visits to members

Mon, 09/25/2023 - 15:15

telehealth — Costco has partnered with Sesame, a healthcare marketplace startup that aims to primarily serve uninsured people as well as those with high-deductible insurance and health savings account plans.
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Costco, Lowe's, Best Buy, and Tractor Supply are winning the battle against retail theft in a strikingly similar way

Sat, 09/23/2023 - 08:27

A sales associate processes the purchase of a hard drive at a Best Buy store after doors opened at 5 a.m. on Black Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, in Lone Tree, Colo. — A sales associate processes a purchase at a Best Buy store in Colorado. Retailers say adequate staffing is one way to fight retail theft.

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Costco superfans now have their own warehouse-themed Monopoly game – with tokens like the $1.50 hot dog combo

Tue, 09/19/2023 - 12:59

Costco Monopoly game — Costco Monopoly features properties that the product listing says were "lovingly drawn by a Costco Super-fan."
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Walmart customers either hate or love the chain's new shopping carts. We tried one out, and it's clear why they are so polarizing.

Tue, 09/12/2023 - 05:00

A traditional Walmart shopping cart next to the new design. — I went to Walmart to check out the redesigned cart, and I even brought my tape measure.
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You can buy 'super tacky' Costco sweatshirts, and the store's super fans say they're now the 'envy' of their middle-aged friends

Fri, 09/01/2023 - 06:57

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You can now reportedly buy Starlink kits at a Costco in Japan

Fri, 08/25/2023 - 15:50

Starlink hardware at Costco in Japan. — A Costco in Japan is reportedly selling Starlink products in store.
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It's easier than ever to get a tiny home. Home Depot, Amazon, and Costco are selling kits, and some will cost you under $50,000.

Fri, 08/25/2023 - 05:00

Greg Cantori, top, is pictured with his daughter Andrea, 19, center, and wife Renee in their 238-square-foot — Home Depot, Amazon, and Costco are among the retailers selling do-it-yourself kits that allow people to build tiny homes similar to this one.
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