While Costco remains an exceptional business, BJ's Wholesale Club could deliver stronger long-term returns thanks to its lower valuation and greater room for expansion.

I've been a Costco member for about 20 years. And when I first signed up, my warehouse trips were pretty predictable. I'd stock up on bulk groceries, grab a few household essentials, and somehow leave with far more snacks than I ever intended to buy. Over time, though, Costco became much more ...

Laifen has introduced its SE High-Speed Hair Dryer at select Costco warehouse locations in the U.S. The rollout marks Laifen's largest U.S. retail expansion so far and expands Costco's premium health and beauty lineup. The product was previously focused on direct-to-consumer channels and is now available to Costco members in store. For Costco Wholesale (NasdaqGS:COST), the Laifen launch adds another premium product to a membership model that already attracts a wide range of shoppers. The...

Costco shoppers are increasingly paying twice as much for membership, and the warehouse giant says it's because the extra perks now offer enough value to justify the higher price. The warehouse club's members are driven by value and data shows that the chain delivers, according to a study ...

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Costco, Fastenal, and Visa all pass Warren Buffett's classic quality screen, but passing the quality test and clearing the valuation bar are two very different things. One of these compounders is a trap at current prices, one deserves patience, and one looks like the setup Buffett himself would recognize.

Costco plans 26 net-new warehouses in fiscal 2026 as U.S. relocations and a deep international pipeline extend its growth runway.

The first stand-alone Costco gas station opened on a former Bed Bath & Beyond site in Southern California.

Three numbers are quietly making Costco one of the most compelling setups for retirement portfolios, and the obvious competitor does not come close to matching them.

Costco just pulled back from a 52-week high while still putting up double-digit comp growth and a 90% membership renewal rate. Whether that dip is a warning sign or a rare entry point depends on which force wins out.

Zacks.com users have recently been watching Costco (COST) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

The first location opened in Mission Viejo, California last month; a second is planned for Honolulu

The stock soundly outperformed the S&P 500.

For years, Target occupied a unique place in retail. It offered low prices, but shoppers often viewed it as a step above competitors like Walmart. Target was the store where customers could pick up paper towels and laundry detergent but also leave with a stylish lamp, trendy home décor, or a ...

National average gasoline prices are just under $4 a gallon and could hit that mark in the next day or so, according to Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. GasBuddy has the national average price at $3.98 a gallon, up 16 cents a gallon from a week ago and 86 cents a gallon from a year ago. AAA is tracking a national average price of $3.99 a gallon.

For decades, Costco's gas stations have served a purpose beyond selling discounted fuel. They've been one of the retailer's most effective traffic drivers, giving members another reason to visit a warehouse. Once shoppers are inside, Costco's famously effective "treasure hunt" merchandising ...

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Taylor Farms’ customers include restaurants and retailers. Its onions were linked to a 2024 outbreak of E. coli.

In early July 2026, Costco Wholesale reported that June net sales reached US$29.24 billion, a 10.6% year-over-year increase, while its Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$1.47 per share payable on August 7, 2026. Beyond those figures, the combination of solid sales growth and continued emphasis on membership-driven revenue highlights how Costco’s recurring-fee model underpins its ability to return cash to shareholders. With June’s double-digit sales growth underscoring membership...

Costco wants to give its shoppers an easier way to buy gas. The locations are part of Costco’s effort to find new ways to increase sales and make its membership more valuable to shoppers, said Costco Chief Financial Officer Gary Millerchip. Members have said they want faster checkouts, larger parking lots and that gas stations can get busy, he said in an interview.

June net sales jumped 10.6%, e-commerce accelerated, and analysts see additional catalysts heading into the back half of the year.

Once embraced by celebrities and influencers, juice cleanses became one of the defining wellness trends of the 2010s, marketed as a way to detox the body and promote rapid weight loss through expensive multi-day programs. Over the past decade, consumer preferences have shifted toward more ...

SPYI's 12% annualized payout looks generous until you check what two converging macro forces are quietly doing to the premium engine that funds it.

There's a reason Costco will pretty much let you return any item at any time without a hassle. Costco has built its reputation on offering high-quality products at competitive prices, backed by strict supplier standards and careful product selection. The company knows its products have been ...

Verizon Communications is cutting around 3,000 more jobs, reducing the number of company-owned retail stores, and realigning its structure as the nation’s largest wireless carrier continues to cut costs under new CEO Daniel Schulman. Verizon will lay off 2,500 retail workers and 500 corporate employees, and will sell 274 of its corporate-owned stores to bring the overall number down to about 1,000, the company told Barron’s Thursday. Barron’s reported earlier this week that Verizon would announce layoffs on Thursday.

Coca-Cola Consolidated and Costco are both cutting dividend checks on the same day, but a hard calendar deadline stands between investors and that cash. Miss one trading session and the payout goes to someone else until next quarter.

These two retail giants' stock returns haven't been all that different over the past three years, but one has more upside potential.

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Back when my wife and I lived in Connecticut, our house was maybe three miles from a Costco that itself wasn't near much except for Target. To get there, we passed at least three gas stations, and if we went in the other direction, there were two within a mile of our house. Costco, of course, ...

Costco's June sales growth slowed, but resilient demand, digital gains and rising estimates support a hold stance as valuation stays elevated.

Costco Wholesale has delivered a strong 133.1% total return over the past five years, yet the stock now screens as expensive on broad valuation checks, which is at the heart of the current debate around its recent pullback. Over five years, Costco Wholesale has returned 133.1%, a performance that leaves today’s buyers assessing whether much of the long term success is already priced in. Recent sales momentum, including strong June net sales and high membership renewal levels, can support...

Inflation may not be rising as quickly as it was a few years ago, but shoppers are still feeling the pain every time they head to the checkout. That's made value-focused retailers such as Dollar General increasingly important for families looking to stretch every dollar, especially as we gear up ...

A 35-stock equal-weight fund has been quietly outrunning the Nasdaq-100 for years, and the structural reason behind that gap changes how you think about building a tech position.

Hint: more than 100, but less than 200.

For years, Costco has benefited from shoppers stocking up on bulk groceries, snacks, beverages, and household essentials to save money over the long term. But persistent inflation is causing many consumers to become more selective about what they buy, even when shopping at warehouse clubs. A ...

We recently published Jim Cramer Discussed These 22 Stocks Including A Hidden Oil & Energy Play. Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer. Retailer Costco Wholesale Corporation (NASDAQ:COST) is one of Jim Cramer’s favorite stocks and one that he has continued to support even though the shares have struggled. […]

William Blair says Casey’s, Costco, Cava, and other consumer companies are well positioned to weather inflation and uneven consumer spending.

The new Mission Viejo station offers fuel at prices well below the Orange County average, creating a new competitive threat for nearby convenience retail operators.

Japan has long been a “graveyard” for foreign big box retailers — Walmart, Carrefour, and Tesco all failed to win over shoppers. Costco, on the other hand, has grown to nearly 40 locations since 1999, making Japan one of its largest markets outside North America.*Get more stories like this in your inbox for free:* 🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/0d83a1On paper, a bulk-buying warehouse shouldn’t have worked in one of the world’s most crowded countries. But Costco bent its US playbook to fit Japan’s unique retail landscape in surprising ways. This is the story of how Costco cracked one of the toughest markets in the world — and why its rivals couldn’t.Special thanks to Tran Phan for weighing in on our story. You can find more of his reporting here: https://www.readtrung.com/.And if you really haven’t had enough Costco content by this point, then check out our feature story by Zachary Crockett on how Costco gained a cult following — by breaking every rule of retail: https://thehustle.co/costco-membership-economics Subscribe to The Hustle:🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/vu3lGet the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop🔗 https://clickhubspot.com/3klnAbout HubSpot: HubSpot is a customer platform that provides education, software, and support to help businesses grow better. The platform includes marketing, sales, service, commerce, operations, and website management products that start free and scale to meet our customers’ needs at any stage of growth. Today, thousands of customers around the world use HubSpot’s powerful and easy-to-use tools and apps to attract, engage, and delight customers.#TheHustle #HubSpot

The rapid growth of GLP-1 medications has reshaped the weight-management industry, prompting consumers to seek additional support beyond prescription treatments. As more Americans turn to medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy, demand has also grown for nutritional guidance, coaching programs, and ...

While both Costco and Walmart are exceptional companies with long-lasting competitive advantages, one offers a better investment case.

Walmart and Costco both just posted quarters that screamed safe haven, but their paths to getting there look nothing alike, and only one of them is rebuilding its cost structure from the ground up.

Costco Wholesale is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that an exclusive protein powder sold in its warehouses contained undisclosed heavy metals. The complaint claims Costco failed to warn customers about potential contamination in a widely marketed product. The case raises questions about Costco's product quality controls and the strength of its consumer trust. For investors watching Costco Wholesale, ticker NasdaqGS:COST, the focus has often been on its membership model and...

Walmart's lead over rivals may be poised to widen.