I visited Costco on my vacation to Japan last year. I was surprised to find a 48-piece sushi platter and bulgogi bake — and I even got a free sample of booze.

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Visiting Costco in Kyoto Japan
Costco has 33 warehouses in Japan. The groceries, food court, and appliances are a bit different from what shoppers in the US are used to.

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Costco really wants non-members to stop eating at its food court

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Some Costco locations have outdoor foodcourts and kiosks, making bypassing membership checks easier.

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Dollar General is taking a key strategy from Costco as it aims to lower costs

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Dollar General is cutting back its product selection to simplify operations at its stores.

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I've shopped at Costco for years. Here are my 6 tricks for getting the best deals.

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I've spent years figuring out how to get the most bang for my buck at Costco.

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It looks like Costco's $1.50 hot dog deal might not be around forever after all

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Costco's $1.50 hot dog and soda combo deal has been on the menu since 1985.

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Costco CFO's go-to meal is a $5 rotisserie chicken, shrimp cocktail, and Kirkland Signature vanilla ice cream

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Rotisserie chickens at Costco in New York City.
Rotisserie chickens at Costco in New York City.

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Costco's CFO reveals what you can learn when you arrive 30 minutes early to a job interview

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If you want to see a company's culture in action, Costco's CFO says, "get there a half hour early and see how employees greet their guests."

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Some Costco shoppers buying its new $625 packs of silver coins are annoyed that they're showing up scratched and with broken packaging

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Customers shop at a Costco Wholesale store on December 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida

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Costco says it's actually cutting prices on some products as inflation stabilizes

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Costco is cutting prices on some items, the latest sign that inflation is cooling for consumers.

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Costco is now selling $625 packs of silver coins as well as $2,000 gold bars — and shoppers are snapping them up

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Customers shop at a Costco Wholesale store on December 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida. Costco

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