Costco is about to elevate your New Year's celebrations with its new perfect-for-sharing appetizer kit. The big-box warehouse retailer just stocked the Tsar Nicoulai Caviar Blini Set, and shoppers are declaring it "the only way to celebrate" the new year and other upcoming special occasions.

Costco membership holders already know that many goods are cheaper at the store (though you have to buy them in bulk to see the savings). But 2025 brought new wins for Costco shoppers on a budget—some of the store's groceries actually dropped in price over the year, and honestly, we're pretty surprised by which items saw price cuts.

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Is the Costco Travel service worth it? Here's how the warehouse retailer's vacation service compares to traditional booking sites for members, with expert insight.

A $1,000 investment in Costco stock 10 years ago would be worth about $6,400 today, assuming you bought more shares with the dividend. This beats the $4,000 you would have earned investing in an S&P 500 index fund. But what about an investor buying shares today? Here's what an investor can reasonably expect to earn over the next 10 years.

From nut butter dates to pistachio cheesecake, shoppers say these seven Costco items are worth the membership right now.

Costco has become a great place to buy quality clothing at an affordable price. However, even at a great price, some of the clothing makers are struggling. Here are several Costco clothing products most likely to go bankrupt in 2026.

Costco continued to expand its footprint in 2025, opening 27 new warehouses (including three relocations) and pushing its global store count past 900 locations. While the U.S. remains the core market, international expansion, particularly in Asia, remains a key driver of growth.

Costco and Sam's Club are both bulk sales retail giants with hundreds of locations, but they're not growing at the same pace. Here's which one has more reach.