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Costco introduces card scanners to crack down on membership sharing
No more riding on the coattails of members for that hot dog and soda combo.
Groceries
Grocery store tourism takes off as supermarkets become travel destinations
If food provides a window into a place or person’s culture, consider the grocery store a wide-open door.
Should you be storing your bread in the refrigerator? Experts weigh in
From college professors to bakery owners, all the experts seem to agree.
After Trader Joe’s employee surprises family with Key lime pie, they return the favor
“You don’t know how much this made my day,” says the Trader Joe’s employee, wiping a tear from her eye.
American 7-Elevens are (finally) getting a Japan-style menu makeover
The convenience store chain’s U.S. locations are taking cues from its beloved Japanese shops.
South Korea banned Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel Seasoning — here’s why
The flavorful blend has been confiscated at the border and even taken out of luggage at airports.
Trader Joe’s viral mini cooler bags are back in stock — but not for long
After the original drop, the bags sold out almost instantly and were being resold online for major markups.
The 10 best grocery store white wines, according to sommeliers
Pour one out for your favorite summer sip.
Stop & Shop will be closing 32 ‘underperforming’ stores: See the full list
The closures affect Stop & Shop locations across five U.S. states.
Costco’s viral ‘apocalypse’ food bucket lasts 25 years. Here’s what’s inside
“I like that someone thought to consider our desire for variety during the apocalypse.”
Costco is raising its membership fee for the first time in 7 years
But, thankfully, the price of the hot dog-and-soda combo will remain the same.
Costco hikes membership fee for the first time since 2017
Costco said the fee increases would affect around 52 million memberships, a little over half of which are executive memberships.
