Costco posts strong results but faces margin scrutiny
The warehouse club retailer remains a sales juggernaut, with $34.3 billion in fiscal 2019 first-quarter revenue, up 10.3 percent.
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Costco tightens standards for antibiotics use by meat producers
The warehouse retailer took steps to control use of medically important antibiotics, the overuse of which in animal agriculture presents a risk to human health...
Costco gets the go-ahead for expanded corporate headquarters in Issaquah
The retailer plans to add a nine-story, 620,000-square-foot office building and adjacent parking garage with about 1,650 stalls at its Issaquah campus.
Costco reports a flaw in financial controls, but a surge in profits
That's probably a lot of bulk paper towels. Costco reported fourth-quarter sales of $43.4 billion, with a profit of $1.04 billion, and said more shoppers...
Costco: Polish dog’s demise probably won’t be postponed by polemics
An outpouring of love for the Polish hot dogs sold at Costco's food courts may not be enough to save it.
Costco changes up food court menu, but the $1.50 hot dog deal remains
The retail giant is selling new menu items meant to appeal to more health-conscious shoppers, but there's no sign its long-standing dog deal is going...
Costco boosting hourly wages for 130,000 U.S. employees
The raise is a windfall from Costco’s savings due to U.S. federal corporate tax cuts that took effect this year. Costco also reported that its...
Blue Apron brings its meal-kits to Costco stores
The kits are available at 18 Costco stores on the West Coast, and may expand further.
Costco boosts quarterly dividend to 57 cents
Costco increased its quarterly dividend from 50 cents to 57 cents a share.
Costco says extra profit from tax cuts will be shared with employees
Costco's sales increased 10.8 percent, and profit was up 36 percent, helped by the recent tax cuts. Without the tax benefit, Costco's profit came in...
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