Costco Wholesale News & Media
H-E-B tops dunnhumby grocery retailer ranking
February 5, 2025
H-E-B has been ranked at the top U.S. grocer, according to the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index, a study that examines the $1 trillion dollar U.S. grocery…
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Top performing companies are tapping empathy, AI, personalization
December 5, 2024
The top performing companies are those using personalization, AI and leveraging values-based empathy to not only meet customer needs but demonstrate a deep…
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Labor Day celebrations vary among generation demographics
August 30, 2024
Over half of U.S. consumers, 67%, will celebrate Labor Day this year with 15% unsure of plans.
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Costco deploys membership scanners
August 12, 2024
Costco is using membership scanning devices at entrances that require members to scan their card by placing the barcode or QR code against the screen…
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Costco increasing membership fees come September
July 11, 2024
Costco will increase its membership fees as of September 1, impacting 52 million members.
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Costco book sales will be holiday sale season only
June 7, 2024
Costco plans to stop selling books all year and will instead limit sales to the holiday sales season.
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Costco requiring membership cards at outdoor food courts
April 4, 2024
Due to long lines of mostly non-members, Costco is reportedly requiring membership cards for those buying food from the wholesaler's outdoor food courts.
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Costco, Buc-ee’s, H-E-B rank in top 5 of CX all-stars list
February 23, 2024
Buc-ee's, H-E-B and Costco are among the top five brands creating the best customer experience.
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Costo hires on Kroger finance leader
February 16, 2024
Costco has named Gary Millerchip as its top finance officer, replacing CFO Richard Galanti. Millership had served in the same role for Kroger.
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Costco reportedly testing membership card scanners
January 25, 2024
Costco is reportedly testing a membership card scanner, according to a report at Costco Insider.
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Costco installs off-grid electrification at distribution center
January 9, 2024
Costco Wholesale has deployed its first U.S. fleet of off-grid electrified structures at its Mira Loma, California, distribution center, according to a press…
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Costco taps digital signage to revolutionize store associate engagement
by Daniel Brown — Editor, Networld Media Group
In today's episode, we sit down with Guy Silver, employee communications director at Costco, to hear how the retail brand partnered with Appspace in its…
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Costco’s biggest seller is pure gold, literally
December 18, 2023
The number one item flying off Costco's online shelves in Q4 has been gold — literally.
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What retailers are closed on Thanksgiving?
November 21, 2023
Once upon a time Thanksgiving was celebrated not only for a bountiful spread on the table but as the kickoff time for the infamous Black Friday sales at nearly…
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Costco chief stepping down come new year
November 10, 2023
Craig Jelinek, Costco's CEO, will step down come Jan. 1 2024 and Ron Vachris will take the helm.
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Need a checkup? Hit up Costco
October 4, 2023
Costco is offering an online health checkup for under $30 thanks to a partnership with direct-to-consumer healthcare marketplace Sesame.
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Walmart reigns as top grocery retailer
August 16, 2023
Walmart is tops when it comes to the top five retailers by dollar share, with Kroger still in second place despite consistent declines since 2021.
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Walmart launches aisle advertising, demo stations in works
August 8, 2023
Walmart is aiming to grab consumer attention in the store and plans to launch in-store advertising via third-party ads on screens at self-checkout and TV area…
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Walmart offers inclusive back-to-school shopping experience
July 24, 2023
Walmart is aiming to make back-to-school shopping easier for those customers managing sensory disabilities.
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Costco cracking down on membership card sharing at self-checkout kiosks
July 7, 2023
Costco shoppers will have a new self-checkout experience as the wholesaler is reportedly going to ask for photo identification as well as the membership card…
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