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Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

The warehouse retailer says demand was “negatively affected” by “abnormal consumer activity” tied to the September events.

Business - MarketWatch - November 7

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Devoted customers come for the free hearing aid cleanings and leave with full carts.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 2

Costco’s Packaging Flub Churns Up a Butter Recall

The retailing chain has recalled 80,000 pounds of butter because its packaging omitted an allergen warning. It follows a more dramatic packaging stumble from Mattel last week.

Business - Inc. - November 12

The valuation warning for Costco and other higher-rated stocks

When companies approach extreme price levels, gravity looms

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

UK shoppers hit by taramasalata shortage after strike

Workers at food manufacturer Bakkavor have walked out in a dispute over pay

Business - Financial Times - November 11

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Rival retailers tend to follow Amazon whenever it launches online discounts. But landing on deals is increasingly a game of luck, as many appear unannounced.

Your personal shopper . . . on the other side of the world

Want an exclusive luxury handbag or the latest iPhone at a cheaper price? Send someone to buy it for you via an app

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter

The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.

WATCH: Dog finds bed in Costco aisle, refuses to leave without it

Blue got to take the bed home!

WATCH: Dog finds bed in Costco aisle, refuses to leave without it

Blue got to take the bed home!

Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains

Big retailers’ fortunes are diverging ahead of the holiday shopping season, with consumers proving to be choosy spenders in the run-up to Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Sainsbury’s shoppers warned to watch out for Nectar points scam

Fraudsters target customers who have built up a high points balance ahead of Christmas

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops

Second-hand shops say more people are turning to them to keep the festive season affordable.

China’s cash-strapped shoppers drawn to second-hand luxury items

Price-conscious buyers hunt for deals while others seek goods that can hold value in times of uncertainty

World - Financial Times - 18 hours ago

US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers

Spending is key driver of US economy but shows signs of slowing as impact of past inflation lingers

Business - Financial Times - 4 hours ago

Forget betting on Trump vs. Harris. These people are wagering that Costco will raise the price of its $1.50 hot dog–and–soda deal.

Kalshi, a New York-based exchange platform, is letting traders predict what the future holds for the famed Costco combo.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

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Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies as hurricanes, port strike hit. The trend hurt sales in October.

People Are Hooked on Costco Hearing Aids, and This Is Why

Costco’s Packaging Flub Churns Up a Butter Recall

The valuation warning for Costco and other higher-rated stocks

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

UK shoppers hit by taramasalata shortage after strike

In the race for holiday shoppers' dollars, Amazon is setting the pace

Your personal shopper . . . on the other side of the world

Here is why Costco recalled almost 80,000 pounds of butter

WATCH: Dog finds bed in Costco aisle, refuses to leave without it

WATCH: Dog finds bed in Costco aisle, refuses to leave without it

Walmart thrives and Target struggles as shoppers prioritize basics and bargains

Sainsbury’s shoppers warned to watch out for Nectar points scam

Versace bag for £15: Why Christmas shoppers are choosing charity shops

China’s cash-strapped shoppers drawn to second-hand luxury items

US retailers stretch out Black Friday deals to lure flagging shoppers

Forget betting on Trump vs. Harris. These people are wagering that Costco will raise the price of its $1.50 hot dog–and–soda deal.

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Costco's founder met Jeff Bezos for coffee—his advice helped turn a near-death Amazon into a $2 trillion business

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Walmart hikes its outlook again as shoppers spend more outside the grocery aisles

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