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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.
Costco raises annual membership fees for the 1st time since 2017, boosting them $5 to $10
Read full article: Costco raises annual membership fees for the 1st time since 2017, boosting them $5 to $10Costco bargain hunters are going to have to pay an additional $5 to $10 annually as the popular warehouse chain prepares to raise its membership fees for the first time in seven years.
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.
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.
JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town Center
Read full article: JDR: Soccer group considers Regency Square Mall for new stadium; Costco proposes adding gas station at Town CenterThe ownership group working to bring professional soccer to Jacksonville is considering the closed Sears site at the Regency Square Mall for development of a new stadium facility, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.
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.
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.
Tell us: Are you feeling more optimistic about the economy? Why or why not?
Read full article: Tell us: Are you feeling more optimistic about the economy? Why or why not?Americans are feeling more optimistic about the economy, as indicated by a new study out of the University of Michigan. The study reveals that consumer sentiment has increased by 13% in January, reaching its highest level since July 2021. This positive outlook comes as inflation continues to soften. Additionally, the January jobs report shows that the U.S. economy added 353,000 jobs last month, with the unemployment rate remaining steady at 3.7%. Stay updated with the latest economic news and trends by following our coverage on Channel 4.
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.
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.
Asian stocks follow Wall Street up ahead of US jobs update
Read full article: Asian stocks follow Wall Street up ahead of US jobs updateAsian stock markets are following Wall Street higher ahead of a U.S. job market update that traders hope might encourage the Federal Reserve to ease off plans for more interest rate hikes.
WE WANT TO KNOW: What are you doing to manage the rising cost of living?
Read full article: WE WANT TO KNOW: What are you doing to manage the rising cost of living?Gas prices are higher than they’ve been in years. According to AAA, the national average is $4.67 and in Florida it’s slightly less at $4.64. The rising cost of gas coincides with the rising cost of housing, groceries, airfare, automobiles -- the list goes on and on.
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.
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.
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.
Costco to raise minimum wage to $16 per hour
Read full article: Costco to raise minimum wage to $16 per hourNEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 24: People shop for groceries ahead of Thanksgiving at Costco Wholesale in East Harlem on November 24, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Costco Wholesale is raising the minimum wage for its hourly staff to $16 from next week, according to reports. This announcement comes a week after Walmart raised its hourly wage to an average of $15. RELATED | Walmart raising wages for 425,000 workersThe increase announcement puts its starting wages above Target’s and Amazon’s. President Joe Biden plans to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025.
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.
Walmart, Costco enforcing new COVID-19 protocols
Read full article: Walmart, Costco enforcing new COVID-19 protocolsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two retail chains, Walmart and Costco, will begin enforcing new protocols to keep shoppers and employees safe during the coronavirus pandemic. Beginning Monday, all Costco shoppers and employees will be required to wear a mask or face shield. Children under the age of two are now the only ones exempt from wearing a face covering under the updated policy. “This updated policy may seem inconvenient to some, however we believe the added safety is worth any inconvenience,” said Costco president and CEO Craig Jelinek. Costco’s original policy went into effect in May and did not require shoppers and employees with medical conditions to wear masks.
Scam alert: That Costco text message isn’t really from them
Read full article: Scam alert: That Costco text message isn’t really from themJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Did you receive one of those text messages asking about your Costco receipt and offering a reimbursement? Don’t click the link. It’s a scam. “There is currently a text scam circulating that threatens to cancel the membership unless the user clicks on the link for a survey,” Costco says on its website. Do not click on the link as these are in no way affiliated with Costco.”Another version of the message people are receiving says that they are trying to get in touch about your Costco receipt and asks you to click a link to “claim your overcharge reimbursement.”Again, it’s a scam.
Viral $75 Costco coupon is fake, Costco says
Read full article: Viral $75 Costco coupon is fake, Costco says(CNN) - That $75 Costco coupon floating around Facebook that seems too good to be true is, in fact, too good to be true. The company debunked the coupon scam that promised users $75 off their purchase at the wholesale warehouse. "While we love our fans and our members, this offer is a SCAM, and in no way affiliated with Costco," the company said. The fraudulent offer cropped up on Facebook earlier this year, prompting users to click on a link unaffiliated with Costco to collect their $75 coupon. Costco shares legit deals on its website and doesn't accept any coupons that are not issued by Costco.
These pumpkin-shaped raviolis are perfect for Halloween
Read full article: These pumpkin-shaped raviolis are perfect for HalloweenWe are in the middle of spooky season, and if you're living your best fall life then you will love these pumpkin and bat-shaped raviolis that Costco is selling. A photo of the raviolis was posted by the Instagram account @costcobuys and they are made by Nuovo Pasta. Each container has raviolis shaped like mini orange pumpkins and scary black bats, perfect for a Halloween party. Costco has a great selection, but you should also check out the ravioli and tortellini at Trader Joe's. You have not lived until you've had the lobster ravioli from Trader Joe's.
A burglar hid in a Costco for hours
Read full article: A burglar hid in a Costco for hoursAuthorities in Coweta County, Georgia, say a man cased a Costco and hid in the store for hours before stealing $13,000 worth of jewelry. The burglary took place on October 10 after the man went to Costco and walked around before leaving, the affiliate reported. Deputies say the man hid behind the display sign for nearly five hours, waiting for the store to clear out and close up, the affiliate reported. Video shows the man smashing a glass display and grabbing handfuls of jewelry. Video from a nearby theater shows the man running out of the store and returning to a truck, authorities said.
Five things to know about Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chickens
Read full article: Five things to know about Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chickensThe company sold more than 90 million rotisserie chickens last year. (David P. Morris/Bloomberg/Getty)(CNN) - Costco is willing to go to extreme lengths to keep its prized rotisserie chickens at $4.99. Costco sold 91 million rotisserie chickens last year, more than double the number from a decade prior. Costco has sold rotisserie chickens at $4.99 since 2009Costco is so determined to keep its rotisserie chickens at $4.99 that it's been willing to lose money selling them in the past. Even as competitors increased their rotisserie chickens to $5.99 in recent years, Costco held its price steady.
$50K relief purchase on its way to Bahamas
Read full article: $50K relief purchase on its way to BahamasViral photos have circulated for days of a Jacksonville man at Costco buying up 100 generators for people in the Bahamas. That purchase included about 6 tons of food. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
'Generator Guy' continuing relief efforts for Bahamas
Read full article: 'Generator Guy' continuing relief efforts for BahamasJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It's a viral photo of a Jacksonville man at Costco buying 100 generators for people in the Bahamas. About 6 tons of food in total has been sent over by this man and his friends. "At the end of the day, you would like to say there is a happy ending, and there is really not going to be a happy ending for a long time right now," said the man. The donor is from Jacksonville, and he wants the islands to have a happy ending through restoration. Generator Guy says his donations are being sent to the hard-hit islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco.
These Realistic-Looking Hooded Figures Are Freaking Out People in California
Read full article: These Realistic-Looking Hooded Figures Are Freaking Out People in CaliforniaResidents of Laguna Beach, California, have mixed feelings about five, hooded statues that appeared outside City Hall this week. The figures are part of a public artwork called The Caretakers by Mark Jenkins and Sandra Fernandez, and their realistic look has some people complaining. The five figures are dressed in gray sweatshirts with hoods pulled over their faces and khaki pants. The characters faces are covered from the sun, city officials wrote on Facebook. The artist did a good job, everyone is talking about it, exactly the point, another user wrote.
Boy Throws Birthday Party at Costco, Where Mini-Membership Cards Replaced Name Tags
Read full article: Boy Throws Birthday Party at Costco, Where Mini-Membership Cards Replaced Name TagsMany love Costco, but this 4-year-old took his adoration a step further and held his birthday party there. Armando Martinez of California invited friends and families to the bulk stores Norwalk location for an afternoon of samples and pizza. I love Costco, the birthday boy told InsideEdition.com. It was a birthday to remember for Armando and hes already excited for next year's fete, hopefully at Costco again. RELATED STORIESGirl Throws Costco-Themed 5th Birthday Party, Complete With Memberships and Food SamplesCouple Does Wedding Shoot at Costco - Where They First MetThis DIY Wedding Cake Cost Less Than $50 and a Quick Trip to Costco
Costco's first China store so popular it shut down traffic
Read full article: Costco's first China store so popular it shut down trafficThe country's first Costco store is so popular that it had to shut down early on its first day because of too many shoppers. "The store has been clogged up with crowds," Costco said in a text message alert to its members in China. Police were deployed to restore order and manage traffic jams around the store, with law enforcement urging people to remain calm. But despite the early buzz around its Shanghai store, the US retailer will have to prove it can stick around for the long haul. Day one hypeWhile there are challenges on the horizon, the early hype around China's Costco stores is very real.
The Breakdown Episode 7: Building a DIY Wedding Cake With Just $50
Read full article: The Breakdown Episode 7: Building a DIY Wedding Cake With Just $50This week, host Luke Mones shares stories of weddings and romance on Episode 7 of InsideEdition.com's weekly digital show. Digital reporter Deborah Hastings chatted with interabled couple Shane Burcaw and Hannah Aylward about their engagement, including how nervous Burcaw was when he asked Aylward's parents for permission. And after Jessica Hoyle-King told InsideEdition.com about how she built a DIY wedding cake for just $50 using Costco sheet cake and flowers from Trader Joe's, Luke was challenged by digital reporter Johanna Li to craft his own. For all this and more, watch Episode 7 of The Breakdown above. RELATED STORIESDisabled Man and Able-Bodied Girlfriend Document Relationship to Show Just How Ordinary It IsInterabled Couple Who Share Videos of Relationship Get EngagedThis DIY Wedding Cake Cost Less Than $50 and a Quick Trip to Costco
Couple Does Wedding Shoot at Costco - Where They First Met
Read full article: Couple Does Wedding Shoot at Costco - Where They First MetA couples love came full circle when they posed for their wedding photo shoot at Costco. So when it was time to celebrate their nuptials, which happened in May, the couple wanted to do a wedding photo shoot in the place where it all began. "I've literally spent the last two years responding to any compliment about Brandon with 'Thanks, I got him at Costco,' Jessica told Insider. We didnt really think we were going to do it, and we did, Jessica told Costco. Now, the couple spends their 'Sunday Funday' grocery shopping at Costco, and going home to meal prep for their weeks," Costco wrote in its post.