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The key to all-in-one holiday shopping: this Costco Gold Star Membership that comes with a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*
Read full article: The key to all-in-one holiday shopping: this Costco Gold Star Membership that comes with a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*Get a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you sign up as a Gold Star Member ($65 per year). Find savings on groceries, household staples, gas, and more!
Oil prices fall as reality of weak global demand overtakes risk of wider war in Middle East
Read full article: Oil prices fall as reality of weak global demand overtakes risk of wider war in Middle EastGlobal oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared.
Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco to reach holiday shoppers
Read full article: Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco to reach holiday shoppersPeloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco this holiday season as the struggling connected-exercise company seeks to broaden its customer base.
US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high prices
Read full article: US consumer sentiment slips in October on frustration over high pricesAmericans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday.
Joining Costco as a Gold Star Member costs just $60 and you’ll get a $40 Digital Shop Card*
Read full article: Joining Costco as a Gold Star Member costs just $60 and you’ll get a $40 Digital Shop Card*If you want to make one-stop shopping a reality, grab a 1-year Costco Gold Star Membership, which also comes with a $40 Digital Shop Card.
Become a Costco Gold Star Member and get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* all for $60
Read full article: Become a Costco Gold Star Member and get a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* all for $60That's why you may want to act fast and get a Costco 1-Year Gold star Membership plus a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* for $60, only available until August 4 at 11:59 p.m. PT.
Florida gas prices drop to lowest since mid-February. But decline may soon stop
Read full article: Florida gas prices drop to lowest since mid-February. But decline may soon stopFlorida gas prices have declined over the past three weeks, but the reduced rate is predicted to stall in coming weeks, according to the American Automobile Association Auto Club Group.
Online marketplace eBay to drop American Express, citing fees, and says customers have other options
Read full article: Online marketplace eBay to drop American Express, citing fees, and says customers have other optionsOnline marketplace behemoth eBay said it plans to no longer accept American Express, citing what the company says are “unacceptably high fees” and that customers have other payment options to shop online.
For $60, you can get a Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership and a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card*
Read full article: For $60, you can get a Costco 1-Year Gold Star Membership and a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card*Start shopping at over 500 Costco warehouses nationwide when you're looking for fresh products, delicious baked goods, and more.
US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fears
Read full article: US consumer sentiment drops to 6-month low on inflation, unemployment fearsConsumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited concerns about stubbornly high inflation and interest rates and fears that unemployment could rise.
A one-year Costco Gold Star Membership is now $60 and comes with a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*
Read full article: A one-year Costco Gold Star Membership is now $60 and comes with a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card*From cleaning supplies to yummy eats to household must-haves, Costco has a wide range of products that members can discover at a greater value.
Become a Gold Star Member and get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card*
Read full article: Become a Gold Star Member and get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card*Get a $20 Digital Costco Shop Card* when you sign up as a Gold Star Member ($60 per year!). Find savings on groceries, household staples, gas, and more.
These are the 9 best places to hide in Florida during a zombie apocalypse
Read full article: These are the 9 best places to hide in Florida during a zombie apocalypseUnder the right conditions, a zombie outbreak in Florida could envelop the state in less than a month — as shown by an interactive model released by researchers.
US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only gradually
Read full article: US inflation slows but remains elevated in sign that price pressures are easing only graduallyConsumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.
CDC expands warning about charcuterie meat trays as salmonella cases double
Read full article: CDC expands warning about charcuterie meat trays as salmonella cases doubleFederal health officials are expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club and Costco stores.
Why major retailers like Walmart, Costco are rethinking self-checkout lanes
Read full article: Why major retailers like Walmart, Costco are rethinking self-checkout lanesLove them or hate them, self-checkout lanes are showing up in more stores around the country. But some major retails are changing how they run self-checkout, according to a report by CNN.
Costco mattresses recalled after hundreds of customers reported mold growing on them
Read full article: Costco mattresses recalled after hundreds of customers reported mold growing on themThousands of mattresses sold exclusively at Costco have been recalled due to risk of mold exposure, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
High gas prices push up inflation, but prices overall are slowly moving in the right direction
Read full article: High gas prices push up inflation, but prices overall are slowly moving in the right directionInflation jumped last month largely because of a spike in gas prices, while other costs rose more slowly, suggesting price pressures are easing at a gradual pace.
US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mile
Read full article: US inflation has steadily cooled. Getting it down to the Fed's target rate will be the toughest mileOver the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the price pressures that have gripped the nation for more than two years.
US price and wage increases slow further in the latest signs of cooling inflation
Read full article: US price and wage increases slow further in the latest signs of cooling inflationSigns that inflation pressures in the United States are steadily easing emerged Friday in reports that consumer prices rose in June at their slowest pace in more than two years and that wage growth cooled last quarter.
An inflation gauge tracked by the Federal Reserve falls to its lowest point in 2 years
Read full article: An inflation gauge tracked by the Federal Reserve falls to its lowest point in 2 yearsAn inflation index that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve tumbled last month to its lowest level since April 2021, pulled down by lower gas prices and slower-rising food costs.
Inflationary pressures continue to ease, producer prices drop 0.3% from April to May
Read full article: Inflationary pressures continue to ease, producer prices drop 0.3% from April to MayWholesale prices in the United States dropped 0.3% from April to May, another sign that inflationary pressures continue to ease in the face of repeated interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Retail sales up 0.4% in April, buoyed by solid job market and declining prices in some areas
Read full article: Retail sales up 0.4% in April, buoyed by solid job market and declining prices in some areasConsumers picked up their spending modestly in April from March, particularly in dining out and online, buoyed by a solid job market and easing inflationary pressures.
🥄Store brand dupes for name brand foods, grocery savings
Read full article: 🥄Store brand dupes for name brand foods, grocery savingsIs Walmart’s ketchup just as tasty—for less cash—as Heinz? Is Costco’s yogurt as creamy as Chobani? Here, how 70 grocery store brands compare with the iconic staples you’ve bought for years.
Retail sales rise 0.9% in April as consumers show resilience
Read full article: Retail sales rise 0.9% in April as consumers show resilienceU.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in April, a solid increase that underscores Americans’ ability to keep ramping up spending even as inflation persists at nearly a 40-year high.
Woman missing in wildfire was last seen trying to save dogs
Read full article: Woman missing in wildfire was last seen trying to save dogsAuthorities say investigators are working to determine whether some small bone fragments found during the search for a 91-year-old woman who tried to save her dogs from a wildfire in suburban Denver could belong to her.
US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008
Read full article: US consumer prices surge in June by the most since 2008Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, signaling that a swift rebound in spending has run up against widespread supply shortages that have escalated the costs of many goods and services.
US economy grows 6.4% in Q1, and it's likely just the start
Read full article: US economy grows 6.4% in Q1, and it's likely just the startThe U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of this year, setting the stage for what economists are forecasting could be the strongest year for the economy in possibly seven decades.
Salmon burgers sold at Costco recalled after product may contain small pieces of metal
Read full article: Salmon burgers sold at Costco recalled after product may contain small pieces of metalSalmon burgers sold at Costco are being recalled after health officials said the product may contain small pieces of metal. Salmon burgers sold at Costco are being recalled after health officials said the product may contain small pieces of metal. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said Trident Seafoods Corporation issued the voluntary recall of a single lot number of the Pacific Salmon Burgers. [TRENDING: SpaceX aims to fly -- and avoid explosion | 4-year-old among 3 dead in I-95 crash | Thief pup gets new home]AdThe FDA said the small pieces of metal could pose as a choking hazard or other physical injuries. Anyone with this product should return it to Costco for a full refund.
Consumer prices up 0.4% last month but core prices moderate
Read full article: Consumer prices up 0.4% last month but core prices moderateThe Labor Department reported on Thursday, Dec. 10, that the gain in the consumer price index followed an unchanged reading in October and matched the 0.2% September advance. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest gain in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. The Labor Department said Wednesday that the February advance in its consumer price index followed a 0.3% rise in January and was the largest advance since a similar 0.4% increase in August. Consumer prices are up 1.7% over the past year, a still moderate performance for inflation which is running below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for price increases. Gasoline costs have been climbing since December, reflecting rising costs of crude oil.
Consumer prices up 0.4% last month, biggest gain in 6 months
Read full article: Consumer prices up 0.4% last month, biggest gain in 6 monthsThe Labor Department reported on Thursday, Dec. 10, that the gain in the consumer price index followed an unchanged reading in October and matched the 0.2% September advance. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest increase in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. Over half of the increase came from a second monthly surge in gasoline prices, which rose 6.4% after a 7.4% jump in January. Gasoline costs have been climbing since December, reflecting rising costs of crude oil. Consumer prices are up 1.7% over the past year, a still moderate performance for inflation which is running below the Federal Reserve's 2% target for price increases.
Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16; end hazard pay
Read full article: Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16; end hazard pay(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)NEW YORK – Costco will increase its starting wage to $16 an hour, surpassing most of its main competitors. Jelinek said the starting wage for Costco employees would rise to $16 next week, up from $15 the company instituted two year ago. The starting wage scale puts Costco above competitors, including Amazon, Target and Best Buy, which have $15 minimum wages. Walmart's starting pay is $11 an hour. AdThe federal minimum wage is currently $7.25.
Deaf Florida Costco worker with mumbling manager won’t get $775,000 award
Read full article: Deaf Florida Costco worker with mumbling manager won’t get $775,000 awardCostco customers push shopping carts through the parking lot of a Costco store on March 13, 2020 in Richmond, California. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A deaf former employee of a South Florida Costco store won’t be collecting $775,000 a federal jury awarded her in a discrimination and wrongful termination case. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to reconsider a judge's decision to overturn the 2018 verdict in favor of Christine D'Onofrio. AdD’Onofrio's lawyers appealed, arguing that the phone and online services did not overcome communication problems that arose during her final year at Costco, the newspaper reported. The petition to the Supreme Court asked justices to consider whether the appellate court failed to apply the correct standard of review.
US consumer spending fell 0.2% in December in face of virus
Read full article: US consumer spending fell 0.2% in December in face of virusSince making a brief bounce-back from the viral pandemic last spring, consumer spending has barely grown. Friday's government report on consumer spending showed that inflation by a measure preferred by the Fed rose 0.4% in December after no change in October and November. AdThe savings rate remained at an elevated 13.7% of after-tax income in December, up from 12.9% in November. In the final three months of 2020, consumer spending, which accounts for about 70% of the economy, grew at a 2.5% annual rate. Ad“We believe increased vaccinations, stable household finances and rebounding confidence will lift consumer spending growth” this year, Daco said.
US consumer confidence rebounds in January
Read full article: US consumer confidence rebounds in JanuaryA sales associate helps customers as they consider the purchase of a big-screen television at a Costco warehouse on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, in Sheridan, Colo. U.S. consumer confidence fell to a reading of 96.1 in November as rising coronavirus cases pushed Americans confidence down to the lowest level since August. The Conference Board said the November reading represented a drop from a revised 101.4 in October. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)
Consumer prices up 0.4% in December led by higher gas prices
Read full article: Consumer prices up 0.4% in December led by higher gas prices(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in December, led by a sharp rise in gasoline prices. For December, energy prices rose 4% with gasoline prices surging 8.4%. Even with that big jump, gasoline prices are 15.2% below where they were a year ago, when people were still commuting to work. Food costs rose 0.4% in December and are 3.9% higher than a year ago. Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy, rose a slight 0.1% last month, and just 1.6% over the past 12 months.
During crucial holiday season, US consumer confidence slumps
Read full article: During crucial holiday season, US consumer confidence slumps– A closely-watched gauge of U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since the summer. However, rising pessimism is now spreading during the crucial holiday season, which could make or break a number of retailers, airlines, restaurants other sector that have been hammered financially during the pandemic. It may be an ominous sign for an economy in which consumer spending accounts for 70% of all economic economic activity. The index measuring consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions also fell sharply, from 105.9 last month to 90.3 in December. It remains to be seen how Congress' $900 billion relief bill, which was passed Monday and too late for the survey, will affect consumer behavior this winter.
Q3 GDP estimate gets a slight upgrade to 33.4% growth
Read full article: Q3 GDP estimate gets a slight upgrade to 33.4% growthThe U.S. economy expanded at a 33.4% annual pace from July through September, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 delivering the last of three estimates on the economys third-quarter performance. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, file)WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy expanded at a record 33.4% annual pace from July through September, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, delivering the last of three estimates on the economy’s third-quarter performance. But it's likely that a resurgence in coronavirus cases slowed growth sharply during the last three months of 2020. Employers slashed 22 million jobs in March and April, then began to steadily recall furloughed workers. But the United States is still 9.8 million short of the jobs it had February, and hiring has slowed every month since June.
Fun advent calendars you’ll want to snatch up this holiday season, guaranteed
Read full article: Fun advent calendars you’ll want to snatch up this holiday season, guaranteedIt’s not guaranteed that the store listed below will have these advent calendars in stock, so just note that you may want to call ahead to ensure your local Costco has the products we’re referencing. This advent calendar is perfect for anyone who loves to watch the movie during Halloween or Christmas. Trader Joe’sNot only does Trader Joe’s have advent calendars for your pup, but also for the kitty cat in your life. AldiAldi is the KING of advent calendars. The month of December is already pretty magical with the holiday spirit in the air, but these adult advent calendars just make it even better.
Costco bringing back wine Advent calendars
Read full article: Costco bringing back wine Advent calendarsIt’s nearly wine-o’clock. The wine Advent calendar is returning to Costco this year. Each box comes with 24-half-bottles of wine for a unique taste from Dec. 1 until Christmas. [TRENDING: Does coronavirus spread easily among children? | Gunman shoots 2 teens at skating rink | Michael Jordan forms NASCAR team with Bubba Wallace]Flying Blue, which created the calendar, says they will only be available at Costco stores starting the first week of October.
Costco to give health care workers, first responders priority access
Read full article: Costco to give health care workers, first responders priority accessTo adhere to social distancing guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic, Costco has recently taken steps to control the number of members in its warehouses at one time as it experiences surges in shopping. The company announced Wednesday, it is giving health care workers and first responders priority access to shop, allowing them to skip to the front of the line, according to its website. “Costco is temporarily allowing priority access to our warehouses for Costco members who are healthcare workers and first responders such as police officers, EMTs and firefighters,” company officials said on its website. To gain access to the front of the line, those specific workers only need to show their Costco membership card along with an ID to indicate their role and they can move to the front of the line. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.
Costco to start enforcing members only dining at food court
Read full article: Costco to start enforcing members only dining at food courtIf you frequent the Costco food court for cheap hot dogs and pizza but you’re not a member, you aren’t going to be able to do that for much longer. Costco says buying items from the food court has always required a membership, they just haven’t enforced the rule until now. According to a Costco spokesperson, starting in March the warehouse chain will require you have to have an active membership with the store to visit the food court. It costs about $60 per year, but trust us it’s worth every penny!
Costco warns shoppers of $75 coupon scam
Read full article: Costco warns shoppers of $75 coupon scamCostco alerted shoppers on Facebook the store is not giving away $75 coupons. Officials said the offer is a scam and is not affiliated with Costo. “Thanks to our fans for letting us know about this recurring hoax,” Costco posted on Facebook. Despite several posts out there, Costco is NOT giving away $75 coupons. While we love our fans and our members, this... Posted by Costco on Tuesday, November 12, 2019The Facebook post from Costco has more than 26,000 shares.