Costco (COST) News & Analysis

Costco Wholesale Corp. on Wednesday reported a 9.9% year-over-year sales gain through the final stretch of the holiday-shopping season, marked by a big jump in online sales.

The well-known label has been struggling in recent years.

Conservative activists have successfully convinced companies such as McDonald’s and Walmart to shut down their DEI programs. Costco said no.

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Construction is starting early this year and is scheduled to wrap up in 2027.

Walmart and Costco are undeniably two favorites among today’s big box stores. As the world’s largest retailer, Walmart holds a special place in the hearts of millions of shoppers who look to it as a one-stop shop for everything they need. On the other hand, Costco is widely considered the best bulk store, where you […]

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UnitedHealth, Costco Wholesale, IBM and Smith-Midland are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog.

Costco seems to be bucking the anti-DEI wave. Data suggests shareholders in the US still largely support diversity efforts amid vocal critics.

Today’s Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) and International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), as well as a micro-cap stock Smith-Midland Corporation (SMID).

Using distinct but overlapping business models, Amazon, Costco, and Walmart captured over half of recent growth in retailing, and are squeezing smaller rivals hard.

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Costco is known for many things—deeply loyal customers, $1.50 hot dogs, selling gold bars—but corporate activism isn’t really one of them. And …

Walmart, Amazon and Costco are growing faster than the rest of retail and investing to stay ahead.

Costco’s Board of Directors is standing up for its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) program. As a result, Trump loyalists are vowing to boycott the retailer, while some are applauding the brand’s commitment to inclusivity.

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Walmart, Target, Trader Joe’s, and Costco have plans to open dozens of stores across the US in 2025. See the full list.

Costco’s first wave of openings in 2025 will be in California, Texas, Michigan, and Massachusetts, with roughly a dozen more still to be announced.

Costco Wholesale, The TJX and Burlington Stores are part of the Zacks top Analyst Blog

As a Costco employee, the best things I bought at the store this year include the Kirkland Signature rotisserie chicken and the Arlo Essential camera.

Tamara Ponzo Brattoli’s retirement plans changed after her son’s sudden death abroad.

While Costco might be widely considered the best retail destination for bulk shopping, it’s far from the only place consumers can find items in bulk. Rest assured that Costco’s competitors are everywhere, and many specifically target its pricing and selection to win new customers over. When you think about Costco, you think about electronics, televisions, […]

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While shopping at Costco is usually a highlight for most people with bulk items galore, not everything at Costco should be on your shopping list. Even though millions of people consider shopping at Costco a sacred experience, the reality is that there are some things you can get a better deal or find more value […]

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Examine Costco’s (COST) international revenue patterns and their implications on Wall Street’s forecasts and the prospective trajectory of the stock.

It can be a useful last-minute gift, too.

Costco is proving far more adept than Target in adjusting to the weird economy.

Costco (COST) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.

The wholesale club recently spotted a major change in its stores.

Gary Millerchip became the latest retail executive to admit costs will rise across retail should Trump carry out heavy taxes on imports.

Costco reported its latest quarterly business performance.

Costco Wholesale Corp., which reported first-quarter results after market close Thursday, is well placed for future share gains, according to analyst firm Jefferies.