Costco to open new stand-alone gas station
Mission Viejo, California approves Costco's first-ever standalone gas station with 40 pumps replacing a former a Bed, Bath and Beyond store.
Costco members in higher-priced tier to get new perk
Costco announces executive members can shop one hour earlier than gold star members beginning June 30, as the retailer continues expanding.
Exercise item sold at Costco recalled after more than 100 injuries reported
BowFlex 552 dumbbells recalled by after weight plates dislodged during use, causing more than 100 injuries including concussions and broken toes.
Costco opening 27 locations this year, closing in on 1,000 sites
Warehouse retailer Costco plans to open over two dozen new locations during fiscal 2025, with 10 slated to launch in the fourth quarter.
Costco confirms testing of 'scan-and-go' checkout technology to speed up long lines
Popular retailer Costco has been testing checkout technology that members frustrated by the sometimes long lines at its warehouses may be happy to see.
Costco sees record fuel sales after extending gas station hours
Costco's extended gas station hours and new openings have resulted in record-breaking sales. The retailer reports increased member usage and satisfaction.
Costco enforces strict limit on gold bar purchases as value increases
Wholesale retailer Costco is limiting the number of gold bars its members can purchase, according to its website. The cost of gold has skyrocketed in the last year.
Costco rolls out buy now, pay later for big online purchases through Affirm
Warehouse retailer Costco debuted buy now, pay later installment plans this week for large online purchases through a new partnership with Affirm.
Sam’s Club phasing out checkouts, betting big on AI shopping
Sam's Club plans to phase out traditional checkouts across its 600 stores, replacing them with a system where members scan items using an app and AI technology verifies purchases as they exit.
What stores are open, closed on Easter Sunday?
A number of retail stores, pharmacies and grocers will be open for shoppers during the Easter holiday on Sunday. Some stores, however, may have reduced hours.
Costco makes some big changes to its food courts: here is the list
Popular warehouse retailer Costco has in recent months detailed a couple of updates that it has already brought to its food courts or plans to make this year.
Costco reportedly stops selling shopper-favorite product
Costco Wholesale has reportedly stopped selling a non-dairy milk option at its warehouses, disappointing fans of the Kirkland Signature-branded product.
Walmart adding more gas stations; Sam's Club, like Costco, will have extended hours
Retail giant Walmart said that more than 45 fuel and convenience stations are set to debut or get revamped this year, which will bring its total count in the U.S. to over 450.
Underwater scooter once sold online by Costco, Walmart recalled due to fire risk
Sublue underwater scooters, once sold at Costco, are under recall notice for possible "battery pack overheating and igniting," the manufacturer announced Friday.
Costco customers get more hours to fill up their cars with gas
Costco members now have a longer window during which they can visit the warehouse retailer’s gas stations to get cheap fuel for their vehicles.
Costco announces 9 new stores opening in 2025, starting with 6 in March
Retail giant Costco is preparing to open six new locations in the U.S. in the coming weeks, and three additional ones worldwide very soon, the company says.
Costco chairman reveals surprising luxury items that fly off the shelves: 'Affluent people love a good deal'
Costco's chairman recently discussed in an interview the company's growth over nearly four decades and what luxury items sell well at their stores.
Costco CEO, execs members of Washington business group dedicated to 'racial equity'
Several Costco executives are members of a group that calls for racial quotas in their workforce and other DEI measures.
Costco awarded executives hundreds of thousands in DEI-related bonuses
Costco awarded bonuses based on DEI metrics to its CEO and other execs every year since 2020, its proxy statements reveal.
Costco, Teamsters, reach 'tentative agreement' likely averting strike as company's DEI controversy rages on
The looming threat of 18,000 Costco store employees heading to the picket lines appears less likely, with the Teamsters labor union announcing Saturday that it has reached a tentative agreement for a new contract with the grocery chain.