city in Washington, United States
Why are gold bar sales surging at Costco?: Buying gold becomes more common in times of economic turmoil. With improved economic outlook in the U.S. ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/11/business/costco-gold-bars.html
Costco cracking down on nonmembers eating at food courts: If you want to buy a Costco $1.50 hot dog combo, you'll need a membership. The Issaquah-based retailer ...
nydailynews.com/2024/03/26/costco-food-court-non-members-hot-dog-deal/
Yes, the Rumors Are True, Sushi Is About to Come to a Costco Near You: Costco CFO Richard Galanti announced that the big box chain would be adding more Kirkland ...
foodandwine.com/costco-sushi-counter-expansion-8607816
Grade inflation is hurting WA students, researchers say. Here's how parents can help
seattletimes.com/education-lab/grade-inflation-is-hurting-wa-students-researchers-say/
Washington state drinking water, hydropower at risk as Pacific Northwest snowpack shrinks
columbian.com/news/2024/feb/12/washington-state-drinking-water-hydropower-at-risk-as-pacific-northwest-snowpack-shrinks/
Costco stock had its worst day in almost two years: The retailer's shares slumped after it missed Wall Street's earnings expectations
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Man dies after tree falls, strikes car on Highway 18 in Hobart area: The man was driving east on the highway when a tree from the side of the road fell onto the ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/man-dies-after-tree-falls-strikes-car-on-highway-18/
Jury divided on if Issaquah officers’ actions related to man’s death: A King County inquest jury took record time to come to sharply divided conclusions on ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/jury-divided-on-if-issaquah-officers-actions-related-to-mans-death/
Costco testing out membership card scanners in store entrances: Costco is testing out membership card scanners at the entrance of select stores ...
columbian.com/news/2024/jan/18/costco-testing-out-membership-card-scanners-in-store-entrances/
Costco swaps popular churro for mega-chocolate chip cookie: The 7-inch cookie costs $2.49 and run 750 calories.
ocregister.com/2024/01/09/costco-swaps-popular-churro-for-mega-chocolate-chip-cookie/
Montana fire chief who had refused vaccine mandate in Washington state charged in Jan. 6 riot
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Goodbye forever to Vito’s — and 21 more Seattle-area restaurant closures: From Issaquah’s The Boarding House to the Wedgwood Ale House, from an Italian classic ...
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Hot dogs and chickens by the millions: Just how big was Costco’s 2023?: Just how many $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combos does Costco plan to sell this year?
seattletimes.com/business/hot-dogs-and-chickens-by-the-millions-just-how-big-was-costcos-2023/
Costco makes a major menu change at its food court: Members might not like the warehouse club getting rid of a fan-favorite menu item.
sacbee.com/news/business/article283833903.html
The ‘Dangerous’ New Treat Costco Shoppers Can’t Get Enough Of: ‘We have hit peak Costco,’ one person said.
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You Can Buy Gold Bars at Costco. But Are They Worth It?: The retailer says that its periodic offers sell out quickly. And some say it’s a pretty good deal ...
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Shoppers claim Costco is testing a new ID policy near company HQ: Reddit users who visited a Costco warehouse in Issaquah, Washington, sparked speculation about ...
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Costco is about to make a huge change: The warehouse club just made a giant move that members and investors need to be aware of.
sacbee.com/news/business/article283692343.html
Issaquah man dies in crash on Interstate 90 near Bellevue: A man died after a crash on Interstate 90 near Bellevue late Wednesday, according to the Washington ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/issaquah-man-dies-in-crash-on-interstate-90-near-bellevue/
Violent purse theft, assault at Industry Costco leads to arrests of brothers: Officials said the victim suffered facial and head trauma during the violent ...
sgvtribune.com/2024/01/02/brothers-arrested-in-violent-purse-theft-assault-at-industry-costco-store/
Costco CEO made 336 times median worker's pay: Costco CEO Craig Jelinek's total compensation was over $16.8 million in 2023, while the median employee made $50 ...
businessinsider.com/costco-ceo-made-336-times-median-workers-pay-2023-12
Stores open on New Year's Day: Walmart, Target, CVS, more: The New Year is almost upon us. And as the world prepares to ring in 2024, many are winding down from ...
apnews.com/article/new-years-day-2023-stores-open-closed-4fcb7337ea518b19fa4a4565f490508d
Quick Glance: Macron Expresses Concern over European Elections
- Macron calls for unity and addresses preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games.
- Despite controversial reforms, riots, and divisions within the government, Macron emphasizes the importance of unity.
The Woman Shaking Up the $50 Billion Instant-Ramen Industry: Kim Jung-soo invented a super-spicy brand of noodles currently on the shelves of Walmart ...
wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/the-woman-shaking-up-the-50-billion-instant-ramen-industry-506ed3cd
You Can Buy Gold Bars at Costco. But Are They Worth It?: The retailer says that its periodic offers sell out quickly. And some say it’s a pretty good deal ...
wsj.com/finance/investing/costco-gold-bars-ff8e60d5
They’re Paid Billions to Root Out Child Labor in the U.S. Why Do They Fail?: Private auditors have failed to detect migrant children working for U.S ...
nytimes.com/2023/12/28/us/migrant-child-labor-audits.html
Quick Glance: Child Labor Oversight Failures in the US
- Auditors have failed to detect migrant children working for US suppliers.
- Social compliance audits are a growing billion-dollar market, but have consistently missed child labor.
- Children are overlooked by auditors who move quickly, leave early, or are not sent to the part of the supply chain where minors work.
- The expansion of social compliance audits comes as the Labor Department has shrunk, and inspectors would take over 100 years to visit every workplace.
Costco CEO responds to warehouse employees joining Teamsters: "We're not disappointed in our employees; we're disappointed in ourselves," Costco's current and ...
businessinsider.com/costco-ceo-responds-to-warehouse-employees-joining-teamsters-2024-1
Costco rumored to be taking beloved snack off menu in major food court shakeup: 'My fav treat there for 20 years'
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/costco-rumored-discontinuing-sweet-treat-food-court
Costco rumored to be swapping food court item for ‘behemoth’ cookie: It’s the new year, and with it, it appears Costco is bringing a new item to its food court ...
thehill.com/homenews/4384946-costco-rumored-to-be-swapping-food-court-item-for-behemoth-cookie/
Quick Glance: Costco Rumored to Replace Churro with 'Behemoth' Cookie
- Rumors suggest Costco is removing the churro from its menu.
- Reddit users claim Costco is replacing the churro with chocolate chip cookies.
- Customers seem content with the alleged change.
- The cookie is reportedly already available in some locations and is shown in a photo.
Costco takes on a problem bigger than retail theft: The chain faces a big issue that could spread and challenge its low prices.
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What Stores Are Open on New Year's 2024? Walmart, Costco, Target & More: Major retailers like Walmart and Target remain open January 1, offering post-celebration ...
newsweek.com/new-years-day-2024-open-stores-walmart-target-kroger-whole-foods-1856621
Stores opened, closed New Year's Eve 2023: It’s just about time to celebrate New Year’s Eve and say goodbye to 2023. Preparing for a midnight toast and more ...
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Google's Leadership Could Learn a Thing or Two From Costco's: A former Google product manager says the company's bureaucratic management style is stunting the ...
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Shoppers snap up $100M in gold bars from Costco in last quarter: The gold bars usually sell out hours after being posted online.
axios.com/2023/12/15/costco-gold-bars-price-sales
Are churros leaving the Costco food court menu in 2024? Here's what we know: It's no secret Costco's food court is as beloved as the wholesale store itself ...
azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/12/27/costco-churros-phase-out-2024/72038398007/
Costco to pay special dividend as profit beats expectations: Costco's first-quarter earnings outpaced estimates.
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-14/costco-cost-to-pay-special-dividend-as-profit-beats-expectations
Someone really bought that astounding Le Creuset's 157-piece set: I didn't receive the 157-piece, $4,500 set this holiday season, but I know what I'd cook using ...
businessinsider.com/they-actually-bought-the-4500-le-creuset-157-piece-set-2023-12
Paid articlePaid Christmas Eve 2023: What stores are opened, closed: Christmas Eve is almost here. But before running out the door for some last-minute gifts or final tree ...
apnews.com/article/christmas-eve-2023-store-hours-e7a701f83bd38815c2fd0e80dbc7a54e
Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, and Costco know you better than Santa: The retailers know everything from your social security number to details about your sex life.
sacbee.com/news/business/article283377873.html
Costco pharmacies serve everyone, even pets. : Costco provides up to 80% discounts on prescription drugs for members. Non-members don't get discounts.
businessinsider.com/costco-pharmacies-serve-everyone-even-pets-deep-discounts-members-only-2023-12
Forget retail theft, Costco faces a potentially bigger problem: The warehouse club has an unexpected new problem that Walmart and Target aren't dealing with.
sacbee.com/news/business/article283484133.html
Corona Costco shooting jury hasn’t reached verdict, will resume deliberations Jan. 18
pressenterprise.com/2023/12/29/corona-costco-jury-hasnt-reached-verdict-will-resume-deliberations-jan-18/
What it's like to order a cake from Costco's 'mysterious box': To order a cake from Costco, you must put your request in its "mystery cake box ...
insider.com/review-how-to-order-cake-costco-mysterious-box-2023-6
Costco's $499 Kirkland Signature irons sold out in just hours: Costco rolled out its latest golf offering Saturday: Kirkland Signature irons ...
golf.com/gear/costcos-499-kirkland-signature-irons-sold-out-in-just-hours/
Quaker Oats granola bars, cereal recalled for salmonella risk: The recalled Quaker items were sold nationwide at stores including Walmart, Target ...
axios.com/2023/12/16/quaker-granola-recall-2023-salmonella-costco
The Best Online Flower Delivery Service: Ordering flowers online can feel like a shot in the dark. Of the 14 we considered, a few standouts were consistently ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-online-flower-delivery/
Costco posts upbeat first-quarter results on strong demand for cheaper groceries
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/costco-tops-quarterly-sales-estimates-steady-grocery-demand-2023-12-14/
What is Costco's price adjustment policy: While some other retailers match Costco's price, Costco says it will only match its own prices up to 30 days after ...
businessinsider.com/what-is-costco-price-adjustment-match-policy
Woman celebrates 30th birthday at Costco: 'Cheapest and best birthday dinner yet'
foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/north-carolina-woman-celebrates-30th-birthday-costco-cheapest-best-birthday-dinner
Walmart says shoppers are 'value hacking' to stretch their dollars: Mixing and matching store-brand items with premium options is one way consumers are saving on ...
businessinsider.com/walmart-shoppers-value-hacking-mix-premium-private-label-brands-saving-2023-12
Bullish or bearish on bullion? How to think about gold investing in 2024: Gold requires impeccable market timing, says Ken Fisher. Otherwise, it’s portfolio ...
nypost.com/2023/12/24/business/bullish-or-bearish-on-bullion-how-to-think-about-gold-investing-in-2024/
Best deals on bulk items at Costco for a family of four: Mark Cuban said buying in bulk is one of the best investments you can make.
businessinsider.com/best-deals-bulk-items-costco-food-price-comparison-inflation-2023-12
Paid articlePaid Costco's $199 Kirkland Signature driver now available. Here's what we know
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Comparing the grocery shopping experience at Costco and Trader Joe's: Unlike Trader Joe's, Costco gives shoppers the option to use self-checkout machines at ...
businessinsider.com/grocery-shopping-costco-trader-joes-comparison-photos-2023-12
Paid articlePaid I visited Costco in Montreal while vacationing in Canada: Costco has 108 warehouses in Canada, where the groceries and food court are remarkably similar to what ...
businessinsider.com/visiting-costco-montreal-while-vacationing-in-canada-2023-12
Paid articlePaid Costco members debunk 6 myths about the retailer: Most people think that everything at Costco has to be purchased in bulk, but superfans David and Susan Schwartz ...
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‘We’re Dinks,’ a Weird Sign of Our Hyper-Consumerist Times: The “Dual Income, No Kids” trend and the risks of defining yourself by childlessness.
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Costco Is Testing a New Policy That Would Require Customers to Scan Membership Cards
delish.com/food-news/a46329704/costco-membership-change-card-scan/
Costco sold $100 million in gold bars last quarter: Sales of the one-ounce gold bars are limited to two per membership and sell out "within a few hours."
businessinsider.com/costco-sold-100-million-in-gold-bars-last-quarter-2023-12
Paid articlePaid Where to take a polar plunge in the Seattle area on New Year’s Day: Considering a frigid dip to celebrate the new year? Around Seattle, you're in luck: Several ...
seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/where-to-take-a-polar-plunge-in-the-seattle-area-on-new-years-day/
Walmart, Amazon, Kroger, and Costco know you better than Santa
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Feeling Festive? Your Instacart Shopper Is Probably More 'Bah Humbug': Crowded stores, demanding customers and sold-out goods. ‘It’s insane’
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Here’s Costco’s plan for a membership-price increase: The warehouse club has not raised the cost of joining in more than six years.
charlotteobserver.com/news/business/article282789458.html
Costco sported some bulked-up earnings for its fiscal 2024 Q1 results.
CFO Richard Galanti said foot traffic is something the team is "happily ... Show more yhoo.it/41leXBb
Gen Z goes viral on TikTok for budget-friendly birthday celebration at Costco: Madison Stimmel, 26, told Business Insider that this was her first time ...
businessinsider.com/gen-z-viral-budget-friendly-birthday-celebration-costco-2023-12
Costco Taiwan shopper finds only 2 chips in Pringles bag: Only 5 chips in 2nd bag, 3rd bag had normal quantity
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5048620
Costco brings back a popular favorite (right before the holidays): The warehouse superstore is finally restocking a beloved snack great for parties.
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Consumer confidence ticked up in November after 3 straight months of decline: After three straight months of decline, consumers are growing increasingly ...
thehill.com/business/4331190-consumer-confidence-ticked-up-november/
Costco's ever-changing store layout isn't just a merchandising trick: Costco superfans say people mistakenly think that the store's ever-changing layout is just ...
businessinsider.com/costco-treasure-hunt-layout-not-just-merchandise-tactic-superfans-say-2023-12
Costco slang terms that members and employees use: From "showtime ready" to the "Death Star," here are some common terms used by Costco members and employees ...
businessinsider.com/costco-slang-terms-members-employees-use-2023-12
Paid articlePaid Why billionaire Charlie Munger called himself a 'total addict' for Costco: The late billionaire investor Charlie Munger was obsessed with Costco ...
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Costco's New Shopping Carts Have Left Customers Deeply Divided: The new carts include a deeper basket and are meant to provide a smoother ride.
delish.com/food-news/a46092338/costco-new-shopping-carts/
Stretch of Highway 18 closes for 10 hours today after 'heavy rain did a serious number' on it
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/transportation/highway-18-has-10-hour-closure-friday-for-repairs-after-heavy-rain/
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Christmas gift shopping at Costco: What I bought everyone on my list: While Christmas shopping at Costco, I found gifts like a digital photo frame ...
businessinsider.com/christmas-gift-shopping-at-costco-best-presents-2023
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Blade shards found in pork, plant to be inspected: Bringing Taiwan to the World and the World to Taiwan
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Someone Actually Bought The Viral 157-Piece Le Creuset Set From Costco: My brain can't comprehend this video.
delish.com/food-news/a46268330/costco-le-creuset-christmas-set/
Costco rumors in OKC finally came true. What about talk of a second or third Trader Joe's?
oklahoman.com/story/business/real-estate/2024/01/08/trader-joes-okc-is-not-opening-new-location-nichols-hills/72152922007/
With 3 Short Sentences, Costco Just Taught a Leadership Masterclass: Want to lead in 2024? Better be able to articulate all of the groups you're supposed to be ...
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Costco plans to open 31 new locations in 2024: Costco will open 31 warehouses internationally, including 1 in China, the company said Thursday.
businessinsider.com/costco-plans-open-31-new-locations-in-2024-2023-12
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