Consumers have a bone to pick with the beef industry. High beef prices are the new normal in the US, thanks to a diminishing in size of cattle herds, ongoing drought and a robust demand — and it’s not expected to change any time soon. According to the Consumer Price Index, the average price of … Read more
Costco has finally answered calls to bring back its beloved churros — but shoppers aren’t exactly satisfied. Instead of bringing back the full-size pastry that once defined its food court, the Washington-based big-box retailer has unveiled a $2.99 Caramel Churro Sundae topped with tiny churro bites. The dessert features vanilla, chocolate or swirl soft-serve ice cream … Read more
Costco is recalling a batch of worthless restaurant gift cards after the supplier abruptly shuttered. The warehouse club sent a letter to members who purchased Synergy Restaurant Gift Cards between October 27, 2025, and January 26, 2026, informing them that the gift cards are no longer redeemable. Costco noted that the Synergy Gift Card Network/Synergy … Read more
You may need to rethink where you’re grabbing your grub. A new analysis by Consumer Reports has determined the most and least expensive U.S. supermarkets, on average, and upscale behemoth Whole Foods Market topped the list of the priciest — with costs nearly 40% higher than what a consumer would pay at big-box retailer Walmart, … Read more
Costco is facing a new lawsuit over its rotisserie chicken, after an animal rights nonprofit claimed that the retailer’s chicken processing plant in Nebraska suffers from salmonella contamination. The proposed class action lawsuit filed on Thursday cited a December study by Farm Forward that criticized safety conditions at Costco’s Lincoln Premium Poultry plant, which opened … Read more
A Texas-based chain has once again been named America’s top grocery store, beating out major competitors, including Amazon, Costco and Trader Joe’s. San Antonio-based H-E-B was ranked the No. 1 grocery retailer in the US for the fifth time in nine years, according to Dunnhumby’s latest annual ranking of grocery stores. The family-owned company, which … Read more
Here’s the deal. Costco is known for bulk buying at low prices — but its annual membership fee may turn budget buyers away. The retail giant charges $65 per year for its Gold Star Membership and $130 per year for its Executive Membership, leading many to question whether or not it’s actually worth it. One potential new … Read more
A $400,000 shipment of lobsters headed for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before arriving at its delivery points. Dylan Rexing, CEO of Indiana-based logistics business Rexing Companies, said the shipment was picked up in Taunton, Mass., but never reached its destination, WFLD reported. Rexing told the outlet that the heist appeared to be part of … Read more
It might be time to toss that Hidden Valley Ranch bottle on your fridge’s shelf. The popular salad dressing is just one of thousands that have been recalled across 27 states due to “foreign objects” being found in some of the batches. Although the recall from Ventura Foods was originally put into place on Nov. … Read more
Give thanks for a good deal. Holiday grocery staples have seen price hikes compared to last year — but Costco has an affordable shortcut to Thanksgiving dinner that comes with a lot less stress. Many Costco shoppers have probably already heard of their Complete Gourmet Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner, which costs $269.99 and feeds eight people … Read more
Gobble up these deals. With Thanksgiving around the corner, the time has come to start planning the holiday spread. Some grocers are hoping to make the process easier — and cheaper — by offering meal deals for the holiday, so you can make a delicious spread without compromising your wallet. There’s a wide range of … Read more
F&F Fine Wines International Inc., a U.S.-based importer and distributor of premium wines, recalled more than 900,000 bottles of Kirkland prosecco after Costco warned customers that unopened bottles could spontaneously shatter. The recall involves certain glass bottles of Kirkland Signature Valdobbiadene Prosecco DOCG, which “can break or shatter, posing a laceration hazard,” according to the Consumer Product … Read more
The bigger the pie, the more room for sharing. ‘Tis the season for Costco and its massive pies. If you’re not familiar, typically every fall, the warehouse giant sells seasonal desserts that are so big, some weighing 58 ounces, around 3 pounds and 10 ounces to be exact, that they can easily feed a crowd … Read more
It might be time to dust off that Costco card. The wholesale giant has partnered with Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk to offer blockbuster weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy at deep discounts for members without insurance. “Everyone deserves care that’s simple, reliable and within reach — and we’re proud to lead the way in helping … Read more
They say everything is bigger at Costco. If you listen closely, you can hear “Jingle Bells” playing faintly in the background somewhere because the holiday season is right around the corner. With that being said, Costco, everyone’s favorite warehouse store, is getting into the holiday spirit early by releasing a massive $189 5-foot-tall Advent calendar … Read more
A favorite Costco bakery item has made a triumphant return after years of on-and-off appearances, and fans are once again rushing to grab it before it disappears. The Kirkland Signature Butter Cinnamon Sugar Loaf, first spotted as early as 2017, has developed a reputation for vanishing from shelves for long stretches, leaving customers to wonder if it … Read more
This dessert is the pick of the patch. Costco’s beloved Kirkland Signature Pumpkin Pie is officially back on shelves for autumn — and the colossal confection is taking up plenty of in-store real estate. The fan-favorite dessert weighs a whopping 58 ounces — that’s 3 pounds and 10 ounces of pie. Costco’s beloved giant Kirkland … Read more
All gains, baby. Gold prices have soared to historic levels, so if you bought one of the coveted Costco gold bars last year — you’ve already made a nice profit. On Wednesday, an ounce of gold was worth $3,549 before dipping slightly to $3,557 on Thursday, according to Fox News. That’s roughly a 42% increase, … Read more
The early bird gets the Kirkland rotisserie chicken. Costco members across the country are setting their alarms an hour early Tuesday to enjoy first dibs on everything from 30-packs of toilet paper to the company’s famous $1.50 hot dogs. But it’s only for a select group of shoppers. Executive members can grab their super-sized shopping … Read more
Get with it, Costco. Although Costco has a functioning app that shoppers can utilize — it seems like the warehouse giant needs to get with the times and modernize it a bit. In the r/Costco forum on Reddit, one frustrated customer wrote regarding the store’s app, “Dear Costco, Please Make Purchase History Searchable.” Frustrated Costco … Read more