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☆ My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-19 | by ( Terri Peters | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

AdvertisementWe let Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner by ordering a premade meal from the warehouse chain's site. Our delicious dinner required little work to reheat, giving us more time to spend with family. I love the holiday season and all the delicious food it brings — so much so that I've even cooked an entire Thanksgiving from Ina Garten recipes. The $230 Thanksgiving dinner, provided by food distribution company Fortune Fish and Gourmet, was $50 off for Costco members when I preordered, making it just $180. AdvertisementHere's what it was like to let Costco handle our early Thanksgiving dinner, which we planned for when my mother-in-law would be in town.

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☆ Costco's Gold Star Membership costs $65 a year—here's how to get it for just $20
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The warehouse store chain's Gold Star Membership normally retails for $65. The same offer is also available for Costco's premium Executive Membership, which costs $130 per year and gives members 2% cash back on all Costco purchases. Factoring in the $45 gift card, you can get an Executive Membership for an effective annual rate of $85 for your first year. Costco recently increased its membership rates from $60 and $120 for the Gold Star and Executive memberships, respectively. The offer is only eligible to new members or to people whose Costco membership expired more than 18 months ago, meaning that if you already have a Costco membership, you're out of luck.

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☆ I shop at Costco monthly as an executive member. It saves me a lot of money, but there are 4 things I rarely buy there.
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( Jill Robbins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I live with my husband and two teens, and we've had a Costco membership since 2014. Costco has some great deals, but sometimes buying in bulk isn't worth it for our family. I've found many of the premade meals aren't a good value, and buying cold cuts in bulk is wasteful. AdvertisementWhen I moved with my husband and then-4-year-old sons from England to Texas in 2014, one of the first things we did was get a Costco membership. I also try to remember that a Costco membership isn't free.

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☆ 4 retail stocks that look good even if the holiday shopping season is soft
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-02 | by ( Paulina Likos | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and our retail stocks are well-positioned to thrive, according to Wall Street research firm Telsey Advisory Group. Telsey Advisory expects value-seeking to be a key theme among shoppers this year, which puts companies with reputations for good deals on solid ground. Overall, the firm expects holiday retail sales up between 3% to 3.5% this year, compared with 4.6% growth last year and a 5.4% increase in 2022. Costco has had a good year so far, and that should continue in the final months of 2024, Telsey Advisory argued. Big picture Telsey Advisory selecting these four Club stocks as preferred names this holiday season reflects their competitive chops within their respective categories.

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Under the terms of the deal, Costco will offer Peloton's Bike+ in 300 of its U.S. stores for $1,999, and on Costco.com for $2,199 between Nov. 1 and Feb. 15. Costco is one way to get there, Dion Camp Sanders, Peloton's chief emerging business officer, told CNBC in an interview. The deal with Costco gets Peloton onto the shelves of a retailer with a strong fan following and wealthier customers. According to Numerator, 36% of Costco's customers have a household income of more than $125,000. As of this month, hotel members can earn points for completing workouts on the Peloton Bike and Row during their stay.

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☆ Sam's Club CEO wants you to feel like you're shopping in the future
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Dominick Reuter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Sam's Club CEO Chris Nicholas tells BI he wants shoppers to have all three. The Grapevine Sam's Club is literally bristling with tech, not just in the form of the hulking blue AI-powered gateways. Sam's Club has also been a test-bed for retail concepts that eventually find their way into Walmart's 4,600 US stores and beyond. He, too, previously served as Sam's Club CEO. "My hope is that Sam's Club, when you shop, feels like what it's like to shop in the future.

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☆ Costco is selling platinum bars as it expands its precious-metals business after huge success selling gold
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Costco is selling 1-ounce platinum bars online for $1,090. The move comes about a year after the retail giant started selling gold bars and silver coins. AdvertisementCostco is diversifying its precious-metals business by selling 1-ounce bars of platinum for $1,090. "I have purchased gold coin and bars, this is 1st I spotted the platinum bar on here. Advertisement"I've gotten a couple of calls that people have seen online that we've been selling gold — 1-ounce gold bars," Costco CFO Richard Galanti said in an earnings call last year.

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☆ Costco is now selling platinum bars for $1,089
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-03 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —Costco is expanding the collection of precious metals it sells, with the addition of platinum. platinum bars for $1,089.99 on its website, but a Costco membership is required for purchase. Costco is trying to replicate its recent success with gold bars, with platinum joining the extensive list of precious metals that collectors are snapping up at the retailer. In 2023, it began selling gold bars and sold more than $100 million worth of the bars during the first quarter of that year, the company said in its earnings report. After all, not many people are actually stashing away gold bars in their homes.

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☆ Costco adds platinum bars to its precious metals lineup
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-02 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +1 min

Costco continues to chip away at the gold mine that is the precious metals market. The wholesaler is adding Swiss-made platinum bars to its selection. Costco on Wednesday announced the 1-ounce platinum bars, on sale for $1,089.99 on its website alongside its now-famed gold bars and silver coins. Gold bars launched at Costco in August 2023, and not even two months later were selling out within hours of a restock. Analysts at Wells Fargo reported in April that Costco was selling as much as $200 million worth of gold bars a month.

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The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® Card, My Best Buy® Visa® Card, U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card, Citi Custom Cash℠ Card, Citi® Double Cash Card. Introduction to Store Credit CardsStore credit cards can be incredibly enticing for shoppers looking to save at their favorite retailers. Closed-Loop Credit Cards vs. Open-Loop Credit CardsThere are two types of store cards: closed-loop cards that can be used only within a specific store (or website), and open-loop cards that can be utilized anywhere most credit cards are accepted. Ulta Credit CardUlta has a closed-loop Ulta Beauty Rewards™ Credit Card and the open-loop Ulta Beauty Rewards™ Mastercard® Credit Card. Store Credit Card Frequently Asked QuestionsWho is the Best Buy store card through?

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☆ Here’s how much money you’d have if you invested $1,000 in Costco 10 years ago
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

While the wholesale retailer's iconic hot dog and soda combo has sold for $1.50 since 1985, the total return on the company's stock has grown by an astronomical 59,152%, according to CNBC calculations. In contrast, the total return on the S&P 500 has increased in value by about 6,000% in that time. Costco's hot dog price hasn't budged in decades , but the same can't be said for its soaring stock. The company has confirmed a growing number of young people, including Gen Z, have been signing up for Costco memberships in recent years. Ahead of the company's release of its fourth quarter earnings after Thursday's market close, here's a look at the stock performance over the years, based on an initial investment of $1,000.

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☆ I've visited Costco every week for 2 years. Here's what I've learned that's helped me save hundreds of dollars.
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-12 | by ( Kristen Markel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

These regular visits have given me a unique perspective on the store's operations: I've learned valuable tips that many Costco members might not know, which has helped me save hundreds of dollars. During my many trips, I've learned to look at tags for markdowns — especially in the home goods and electronics sections. Related storiesMembers can sign up to get emails about daily updates on discounts, but the monthly sales emails highlight the best deals. In my opinion, the best sales are in the emails with the month in the subject line, as they provide monthly deals. Mondays are often the best day to shop for dealsMost Costco sales end on Sundays, making Mondays the best day to shop for deals.

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☆ With my Costco executive membership and store card, I earn enough rewards to pay for a whole shopping trip — here's how
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-04 | by ( Dawn Levitt | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

But even so, I think the pricier executive membership is 100% worth it for my family — especially when it's paired with the rewards from my Costco store credit card. Just remember that it's a credit card, and interest will be charged on any balance you carry over. Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesFor my family, our average $300 monthly trip earns us an annual $72 from executive-membership rebates and $72 in Costco credit card rewards. For example, last year, we bought a washer and dryer, tires for the car, and my laptop through our Costco membership. In total, we earned over $400 last year between our executive membership and Costco store credit card.

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☆ Costco just increased its membership prices — here are 8 things that make the annual fees worth it, as an employee
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( Veronica Thatcher | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

From saving money by bulk-buying groceries to taking advantage of executive membership rewards, there are tons of reasons it's beneficial to shop at the warehouse. AdvertisementThe warehouse has a very flexible return policy on most merchandiseCostco has a flexible return policy with guaranteed customer satisfaction. The executive membership, in particular, offers great perksI love the rewards I earn through my Costco executive membership. On the other hand, the executive membership gives customers 2% cash-back rewards on qualified purchases. I'd say my family of four saves almost $1,000 each year, not including the 2% cash-back rewards I accumulate through my executive membership.

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☆ Some people may love to abuse Costco's generous returns policy, but it's a genius business decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-27 | by ( Alexandra Bacon | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewA big perk of a Costco membership is the unlimited returns offered by the company. While the returns policy on electronic goods is now 90 days, until 2007, Costco members had an unlimited returns policy on electronic goods — excluding personal computers. It's far from the only example of Costco returns. Bean used to offer a legendary lifetime returns policy but switched to a one-year return limit in 2018 after some customers abused it. Shoshy Ciment/Business InsiderCostco's business model relies on maintaining customer loyalty, and unlimited returns help.

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☆ I drove for Uber Eats in between jobs. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-26 | by ( Elle Hardy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewThis as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Chandler Moncada, a 29-year-old former Uber Eats driver in Phoenix. In May 2023, I got laid off from my full-time job in SEO and started driving for Uber Eats to pay my rent. Related storiesYour car insurance also goes up when you drive for Uber Eats. I focused on delivering in nicer areas, as they usually tip better. I'm no longer driving because I got a new jobDelivering food is very draining and dangerous at times, and there are plenty of stories of Uber Eats drivers getting robbed.

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The information for the following product(s) has been collected independently by Business Insider: Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi. Costco Anywhere Visa Business Card DetailsThe Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi is one of those rare store credit cards that you can use at locations other than the merchant printed on its face. How to earn rewards with the Costco Business CardThe Costco Anywhere Business Card isn't captive to Costco stores and Costco.com. Costco Business credit card frequently asked questions (FAQ)What credit score do you need for the Costco Business credit card? Yes, you can use the Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi outside of Costco, as long as the merchant accepts Visa cards.

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☆ Walmart has the advantage for back-to-school — and that's really bad news for this retail stock
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-19 | by ( Christina Cheddar Berk | In | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +10 min

Walmart shares have outperformed the market. Analysts remain overwhelmingly bullish on the stock with more than 80% of analysts rating shares a buy or overweight, according to FactSet. Target shares reflect the strain of the competition. And if Walmart continues to win over wealthier customers, that's more bad news for Target. On Tuesday, KeyBanc Capital Markets analyst Bradley Thomas reiterated that Walmart remains one of his top stock ideas.

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☆ Costco membership fees are going up for the first time since 2017
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Elisabeth Buchwald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

New York CNN —It’s soon going to cost more money to get your foot in the door at Costco. The retailer is raising membership fees by $5 to $65 a year in the US and Canada, Costco announced Wednesday. This marks the first time in seven years Costco is raising membership fees. The company estimated that 52 million memberships will be impacted, a little over half of which are Executive members, Costco said. Last year, Costco earned $4.6 billion in revenue from membership fees, an 8% increase from 2022.

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☆ Costco is raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Costco said Wednesday that it's raising its annual membership fee. AdvertisementCostco's annual membership fee is getting more expensive. The membership prices are the same amount regardless of currency — a Gold Star membership in Canada runs 60 Canadian dollars, for example. The increase is the first time that Costco has raised its membership fee since 2017. In May, Costco CFO Gary Millerchip said that a fee increase would happen at some point, adding that it was a question "of when we increase the fee, rather than if we increase the fee."

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☆ Gen Z's latest hot club is Costco
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-05 | by ( Alex Bitter | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Read previewOne of Gen Z's biggest tools for fighting persistently high food prices: Sharing a big cart of groceries — and potentially a membership card — from Costco or Sam's Club with roommates or family. Costco and Sam's Club might be happy for the new customers, but they're likely less eager about those who share membership cards to make the purchases. Wholesale retailers like Costco and Sam's Club have long appealed to consumers who shop for big families or parties. But some single people say a Costco membership makes sense for them thanks to benefits like savings on gas. Are you a shopper or employee at Costco or Sam's Club with a story idea to share?

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☆ I'm a former TV chef who spends about $150 a week at Costco. Here are 11 things I always get.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-22 | by ( Leslie Antonoff | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

I'm a former TV chef who spends $150 on tasty ingredients and cooking shortcuts at Costco each week. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementBefore the first season of my aspireTV series, "Butter + Brown," I trained with a chef whose husband was a corporate executive at Costco. This chef gave me the inside scoop on the best items from the store, and since then, I've joined the nearly 35 million customers who have an executive Costco membership.

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☆ Free Costco membership? How buying your gas from the warehouse store can cover your $60 fee
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Nicolas Vega | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

But you can get one of the chain's best deals without ever setting foot in the store. That's because Costco loyalists know there's no better place to buy gasoline than at the wholesale giant's pumps, which regularly undercut the competition. Costco said in its report that it believes its gasoline business "enhances traffic in our warehouses." Even if you're not a Costco shopper, the savings on gasoline alone can make the price of a $60 membership worthwhile. Using a little back of the envelope math, David and Susan conservatively estimate that a member would only need to drive 7,500 miles per year while exclusively buying Costco gas before their membership pays for itself.

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☆ GM has a secret to help sell its new EVs. It's Costco
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-07 | by ( Michael Wayland | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

Costco Auto has facilitated more than 500,000 vehicle sales annually over the past five years on average, according to Jay Maxwell, Costco Auto Program general manager responsible for strategic partnerships. GM declined to disclose how many Costco customers have purchased GM vehicles through the program. EV interestA growing number of vehicle sales made through Costco Auto are of electric vehicles, Costco said. In addition to GM, Costco Auto has partnered with Volvo, including its Polestar EV startup brand, Audi and others over the years. The Costco Auto Program was initially part of wholesale competitor Price Club, which merged with Costco in 1993.

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☆ I'm always trying to save money, and I found a strategy that doesn't cost me joy
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Jennifer Streaks | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

I've decided to buy only things that are on sale this year, and it's saving me money. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Many people are looking for long-term ways to save money and increase their financial stability. I've been reviewing how I spend money and looking for ways to save or spend smarter. You could stop spending entirely — no movies, meals out, or new clothes — and upend your life to save money.

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