Costco chairman reveals surprising luxury items that fly off the shelves: 'Affluent people love a good deal'
Costco's chairman recently discussed in an interview the company's growth over nearly four decades and what luxury items sell well at their stores.
Costco CEO, execs members of Washington business group dedicated to 'racial equity'
Several Costco executives are members of a group that calls for racial quotas in their workforce and other DEI measures.
Costco awarded executives hundreds of thousands in DEI-related bonuses
Costco awarded bonuses based on DEI metrics to its CEO and other execs every year since 2020, its proxy statements reveal.
Costco, Teamsters, reach 'tentative agreement' likely averting strike as company's DEI controversy rages on
The looming threat of 18,000 Costco store employees heading to the picket lines appears less likely, with the Teamsters labor union announcing Saturday that it has reached a tentative agreement for a new contract with the grocery chain.
O'Leary rips Costco for bucking DEI trend: 'Bad for business'
O'Leary Ventures Chairman Kevin O'Leary weighs in on Costco standing firm on its DEI stance and advocates for merit-based hiring practices.
Costco board members donated heavily to Democrats in 2024 election cycle
Multiple members of Costco's board of directors have made significant contributions to Democratic candidates or PACs.
Costco teamster workers set to strike this week as company embroiled in DEI controversy
As Costco is embroiled in a controversy over its DEI policies, another battle is brewing with 18,000 of their own employees, who may walk off the job as soon as this week.
Why an activist investor says the battle against Costco DEI regime isn’t over
Costco rejected a bid to have their DEI policies investigated for risk Friday, but conservative activists say the fight is just beginning.
Costco rolls out new food court changes, prompting excitement among some customers
Washington-based wholesale club Costco will officially bring Coca-Cola products to its food courts in the summer, CEO Ron Vachris confirmed Thursday.
Costco shareholders reject anti-DEI measure
Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly rejected a proposal that called for assessing the risk of keeping its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in place.
Costco Teamsters vote to authorize strike
Thousand of Costco Teamsters across the U.S. are preparing to strike by the end of the month if the company does not present a "fair contract offer," the union says.
Costco members have a 2025 wish list of improvements they'd like to see
Costco members on social media have highlighted some things about the warehouse retailer that they believe could be improved.
Costco removes popular feature from certain stores, prompting outrage among members
Costco has begun removing its coffee grinding services at a number of warehouse stores, causing online outrage among many of their members.
Costco board member defends DEI practices, rebukes companies scrapping policies
Despite a growing list of companies abandoning DEI, one Costco board member has called for "maximizing" it in the workplace as the wholesaler grapples with a shareholder dispute.
Costco cold remedy recalled due to possible 'contamination'
Costco's Kirkland Signature Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion has been recalled for the second time in less than a month, for a different reason.
Costco defends DEI program as other major retailers drop controversial diversity push
Costco's board of directors asked shareholders to vote against a proposal challenging the company's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices.
FDA raises Costco egg recall to highest risk level over salmonella fears
The FDA issued the highest level of risk of Category 1 to a recall concerning eggs sold at Costco that could be contaminated with salmonella.
Costco exec warns Trump's proposed tariffs would raise costs
Costco is the latest retailer to warn that President-elect Trump's proposed tariffs would raise costs. However, the warehouse giant said it's hard to predict the impact.
Costco sold an around-the-world cruise for $293K
Costco sold a booking for a $293,000 cruise around the world through Costco Travel, CFO Gary Millerchip revealed Thursday on the company's earnings call.
Missed the holiday sales? Costco's electronics trade-in program can provide extra shopping cash
Costco has an electronics trade-in program that could help consumers save while shopping at its stores. It could be useful for people that get new phones over the holidays and want to get rid of their old ones.