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Beware Costco's Possibly Explosive Prosecco

Store recalls bottles sold in 12 states

(Newser) - Costco is recalling bottles of sparkling wine over concerns that they could unexpectedly shatter, even while left unopened on a shelf, NBC News reports. The recall affects bottles of Kirkland Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene sold at Costco locations in 12 states—Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota,...

Costco's Decision on Abortion Pill Riles Up Both Sides

Warehouse giant says it made its decision not to sell mifepristone based on 'lack of demand'

(Newser) - A relatively easy way to pick up abortion medication has been taken off the table. On Thursday, Costco announced that, after more than a year of deliberations and feedback both for and against, it has decided not to sell mifepristone, the first pill taken in a two-step drug-driven abortion process,...

Lululemon: Costco Is Ripping Us Off

Athletic wear company sues the wholesaler over lookalike articles of clothing

(Newser) - Lululemon says Costco is stealing its clothing designs, and it wants a jury trial to prove it. The athletic wear company has sued the wholesaler, accusing it of selling at least six knockoff articles of clothing, reports the Washington Post . The difference in price is a big one, notes the...

Suit: I Got Traumatic Brain Injury in Costco Aisle

California's Sadie Novotny says floor-model liquor cabinet fell on top of her

(Newser) - A California woman wants Costco to pay more than $14 million in damages after she says a floor-model liquor cabinet fell on her, causing "permanent" and "severe" injuries. Sadie Novotny of Sonoma County says she suffered a traumatic brain injury when the heavy liquor cabinet fell on her...

Mom Detained in Detroit After Wrong Turn at Border

Mistaken border crossing leads to weeklong detention and legal battle

(Newser) - A quick search for a Costco turned into a nearly weeklong detention for a Guatemalan mother and her children at the US-Canada border in Detroit after her phone's map app sent her to a bridge that connects the Michigan city to Canada. On March 8, the Guatemalan woman,...

Costco Trims Canada Inventory in Response to Trump's Tariffs

Remaining products from affected countries will cost more

(Newser) - Shoppers will find fewer goods from Canada on Costco store shelves now that President Trump has imposed tariffs, the chain's chief executive said, and the products that are there will cost more. The warehouse retailer also will look for more products to import from nations that have not been...

Costco's Pay, Among 'Highest in Retail,' Just Got a Bump

Top clerks to now make almost $32/hour, with more increases to come over next couple of years

(Newser) - The nearly 300,000 people in the US and Canada who call Costco their employer are getting a raise. According to a memo sent to employees last week, the warehouse retailer announced that most of its hourly workers would be getting a pay boost, with top clerks and assistants making...

At Costco, a Teamsters Strike Brews
Union Says Deal
Averts Costco Strike
updated
Feb 1, 2025 2:30 PM CST

Union Says Deal Averts Costco Strike

Teamsters members from warehouse giant had voted to OK strike unless there was agreement on a 'fair contract'

(Newser) - The Teamsters said Saturday a tentative agreement on a new contract has headed off a strike against Costco. The deal needs approval of union members before taking effect, the AP reports. The terms weren't released, but Costco had raised top pay for most of its nonunion US employees to...

Organic Eggs Sold at Costco Are Recalled
FDA Raises Alert Level
on Costco Egg Recall
UPDATED
Dec 24, 2024 2:59 PM CST

FDA Raises Alert Level on Costco Egg Recall

Class 1 warning means there's a strong possibility of 'serious adverse health consequences or death'

(Newser) - The Food and Drug Administration has raised its alert level on a recall of organic eggs sold at Costco to its highest level. In an updated recall notice , the alert is listed as a Class 1, meaning there is a "reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to,...

Costco Recalls Multiple Products Over Listeria Concerns

Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon, 2 chicken meals have been pulled

(Newser) - Costco has issued a series of recalls related to some of its fish and meat products. First up, the retail giant has informed customers it's pulling back its Kirkland Signature Smoked Salmon, over fears it could contain Listeria monocytogenes bacteria, which could lead to listeria contamination. According to the...

New Sam's Club Model Ditches Checkout Lines

Differentiating itself from Costco, the superstore is leaning into tech that mirrors online shopping

(Newser) - Sam's Club is testing out a checkout-free future, leaning into its Scan & Go app that allows customers a brick-and-mortar shopping experience, sans the lines. CNBC reports that the member's club is reopening a store in Dallas that will allow customers to shop in a show-room like space,...

Costco's Gold Was a Hit. Now It's Selling Another Metal

The platinum bars reportedly cost almost $1.1K

(Newser) - Costco's gold bars are a popular product , and now the retailer, which also sells silver coins , has added platinum to the lineup. One-ounce platinum coins and platinum bars are only sold online and only to members, and they cost $1,089.99 on Costco's website, Quartz reports. (If...

The Strange Pull of Costco
The Strange Pull of Costco
Aug 25, 2024 9:28 AM CDT

The Strange Pull of Costco

The New York Times explores what makes up the superstore's special sauce for consumers

(Newser) - While most Americans know what the inside of a Costco looks like, the company still holds a bit of mystique. With no media relations office and execs who tend to avoid press, the inner workings of the superstore are tucked firmly behind the curtain as it sails on its reputation...

Costco Is Cracking Down on Card Sharing
Costco: No More
Sharing Your Card
Aug 8, 2024 11:12 AM CDT

Costco: No More Sharing Your Card

Warehouse club to make people scan membership cards before entering, to cut down on card sharing

(Newser) - Costco is sick of memberships being shared around. And like Netflix , it's taking action. Soon, Costco members will be required to scan their membership cards before entering all stores, while guests will only be permitted inside with a valid member, Axios reports. "If someone tries to enter a...

Costco Sells Doomsday Bucket With Food Good for 25 Years

Retailer suggests shopping ahead for times of crisis

(Newser) - Those worried about going hungry during a societal crisis anytime in the next 25 years can take a step toward security for $79.99—assuming they're Costco members. The warehouse club has begun selling the Readywise Emergency Food Bucket to US customers. It's a collection of 150 food...

Costco Raising Fees for First Time in 7 Years

Basic membership going from $60 to $65 annually

(Newser) - Costco bargain hunters are going to have to pay an additional $5 to $10 annually as the popular warehouse chain prepares to raise its membership fees for the first time in seven years. The company disclosed the forthcoming 8% increase in the fee as part of a monthly sales report...

Costco Is Selling a Surprising Amount of Gold

Analyst estimates up to $200M per month in sales of gold bars

(Newser) - Costco is turning into a serious gold merchant. A Wells Fargo analyst estimates the chain is pulling in $100 million to $200 million per month in sales of one-ounce gold bars, reports USA Today . Costco began selling the bars last year , and they quickly became hot-ticket items. Given that Costco...

Costco Jumps on the Weight-Loss Bandwagon

Warehouse retailer now offers 3-month program that could include meds like Ozempic

(Newser) - Those long lines for $1.50 hot dog meals may be shrinking , but Costco could soon see a queue starting for its newest service: weight-loss management. CBS News reports that the warehouse retailer has teamed up with health care marketplace Sesame to offer Costco members access to a program that...

That Costco Hot Dog Might Cost You a Membership Fee

It appears the warehouse retailer may be cracking down on nonmembers using its food court

(Newser) - If popping over to your local Costco for a $1.50 hot dog and soda combo or $1.99 pizza slice is part of your affordable-lunch routine, you may need a membership soon for that. "There are some signs—literally—the laxity is coming to an end," USA ...

US Food Chain Rides Heavily on Backs of Prison Labor
US Food Chain Rides Heavily
on Backs of Prison Labor
INVESTIGATION
Jan 29, 2024 1:17 PM CST

US Food Chain Rides Heavily on Backs of Prison Labor

Major companies are making bank off forced labor: AP

(Newser) - In a sweeping two-year investigation, the AP found that goods linked to the forced labor of US prisoners wind up in the supply chains of a dizzying array of products, from Frosted Flakes cereal and Ball Park hot dogs to Gold Medal flour and Coca-Cola beverages. They're on the...

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