Costco, the third largest retailer in the world, is one of the top membership-based warehouse clubs with over 107 million paid members and a high renewal rate. Known for its affordable and quality products, Costco is beloved by various consumer groups, especially among the Asian community. As May blossoms with spring, what are the best deals to be found at Costco? An experienced employee, who has worked at Costco for 18 years, shares insights on which products are worth buying at the store.
Over the past decade, Costco has become one of the fastest-growing retail companies in the United States, surpassing multiple economic cycles and thriving despite e-commerce competition. Despite being founded 20 years after its competitor Walmart, Costco’s average customer spending is over twice as much as Walmart and its sales per square foot are also double that of Walmart.
From its efficient inventory turnover to competitive pricing, there are numerous reasons why shoppers love Costco; in fact, Costco leads in customer satisfaction among retailers. In a recent study by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) in February of this year, Costco has ranked at the top for at least seven consecutive years.
As reported by “Business Insider,” a long-standing Costco employee with over 18 years of experience shared recommendations on the top 10 items to check out at Costco in May. Prices may vary by location.
This month, Costco has introduced a new prepared food product: Kirkland Signature Tuscan Chicken Rolls. These rolls are filled with roasted chicken, spinach, bell peppers, red chili garlic sauce, and black olives, making for a simple and quick meal.
Each box contains four pre-cut chicken rolls, priced at $7 per pound, with a total cost around $16 to $17. These make a great gift for kids, easy to store, and ideal for outdoor playtime in warm weather.
The Happy Hop Waterslide at Costco is priced around $400.
The height of the Bloomington Cascade Cup Fountain is just over 5 feet, adding an elegant touch to outdoor yards.
This fountain is easy to assemble and is priced at around $300 at Costco stores.
A box of 48 individually wrapped chocolate bars made from caramel, oats, and milk chocolate coating, priced at around $11.
This six-piece grilling utensil set has been a top seller with everything needed for outdoor barbecuing. Priced around $20.
With summer approaching, the Woozoo fan can be a great addition to households or offices. This compact remote-controlled fan features five speeds, a timer function, and LED shut-off.
Priced at around $47.
Costco bakery is now offering Lemon Tart Cheesecake, with a layer of rich lemon curd, crispy pastry topping, and sweet whole wheat biscuit crust.
Priced at $22.
As summer nears, many Costco stores are selling Hurley women’s swimsuits in various patterns and colors, including solid black and pink-orange floral designs.
These swimsuits are made of stretch fabric with adjustable straps, priced at around $22.
Häagen-Dazs Milk Chocolate Almond Crispy Vanilla Ice Cream is a delicious dessert, featuring vanilla ice cream coated with rich milk chocolate and almond crispy shell.
Each box contains 15 bars, priced at $13.90.
This crispy puffed snack, priced at $8 for an 11-ounce bag, is perfect for party consumption.