Costco

I tried chocolate-chip cookies from the bakery section of Kroger, Safeway, Walmart, and Costco. As a pro baker, I had high expectations — but Safeway and Walmart didn't impress me much.  Costco's cookies were soft and not too sweet with lots of chocolate chunks.  Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized…

I compared three rotisserie chickens from Costco, Safeway, and Whole Foods. The chicken from Whole Foods was dry and not juicy at all so I wasn't impressed with it. Safeway's rotisserie chicken was my favorite because it was simply delicious and perfectly tender. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed…

I tried and ranked five plain bagels from different grocery stores to find the best one.Trader Joe's plain bagels left much to be desired, and the L'Oven Fresh version was just OK.The Kirkland Signature offering had the perfect density and flavor and was my personal favorite. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in…

I live with my husband and two teens, and we've had a Costco membership since 2014.Costco has some great deals, but sometimes buying in bulk isn't worth it for our family.I've found many of the premade meals aren't a good value, and buying cold cuts in bulk is wasteful. Thanks for signing up! Access your…

Fast-food chains and retailers are using loyalty programs to drive sales amid inflation challenges.These programs are key for customer retention and giving chains a competitive advantage.Rewards can also include personalized experiences to make shoppers more brand loyal. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download…

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As a New York City resident, I've been hesitant about becoming a Costco member.I finally joined over the summer and decided to compare city and suburb locations.The two stores had similar layouts but there were some major differences between what they stocked. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while…

I live two hours from Costco, so when I go there, I stock up on necessities and a few fun items.I use the Kirkland Signature chicken salad to make delicious, light dinners.I treat myself to the Harmless Harvest organic coconut water and Italian Volcano 100% lemon juice. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics…

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The Kirkland Signature chipotle-chicken bowl with cilantro-lime rice came with large portions of beans, cheese, and sauces. The Kirkland Signature chipotle-chicken bowl with cilantro-lime rice seemed like a hearty meal. Ted Berg The Kirkland Signature chipotle-chicken bowl with cilantro-lime rice — nearly 3-½ pounds of food in a casserole tray — came with chicken pieces,…