Which Wholesale Store Is Better: Costco or Sam's Club?


Updated 08/06/11 11:07 PM · Posted by LearnVest · 1 comment

Which Wholesale Store Is Better: Costco or Sam's Club?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Discount warehouses are your answer if you’re looking to stock up on hors d’oeuvres for your next dinner party, get the latest electronics and buy a new futon for your living room all in one trip. Costco and Sam’s Club are the wholesale reigning kings, offering their members a convenient one-stop-shop for all of their big Read more

Readers Name Cheaper Items in Costco


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What Items Are Cheaper at Costco?

We know now to stay clear of fresh produce at Costco and instead reach for the frozen products when shopping at the discount retailer. However, there are plenty of other items that are great deals at Costco. Here's what readers have to say: "I shop at Costco for a few things: shampoo/conditioner, tampons (seriously, 8 bucks for a box of 88?! Target is twice that for half the amount!), and Read more

What Products Are Cheaper in Costco?


Updated 04/25/11 8:23 PM · Posted by · 5 comments

What Is Cheaper at Costco?

There's always this perception that you spend less at discount wholesalers than regular grocery stores. However, personal finance blog Squawkfox did a little price comparison investigation and found that it's actually more expensive to buy fresh foods at bulk stores. The blog advises to: Buy Fresh Produce at Your Local Store: "Costco’s fresh produce tends to be more expensive than Superstore, Read more

Guess How Much the Most Expensive Diamond Ring at Costco Costs?


Updated 05/14/11 9:55 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Are Costco Engagement Rings Good?

The discount wholesaler is known for its affordable prices, so customers always expect the best deal possible when they're shopping at Costco. I mean there's a reason why you go to Tiffany's to buy a ring, and there's a whole other reason why you would buy one from Costco, right? Costco recently announced the sale of this 6.77 carat diamond ring, which its gemologists have claimed to be Read more

Yummy Links: From Four Loko to Costco Pizza


Updated 01/07/11 12:35 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Four Loko Fuels Cars and Other Food News

Four Loko drunken blackouts are out; Four Loko-fueled cars are in. — Eater The latest promo from White Castle: Buy one breakfast slider, get one free. — Bargainist How to use a Boston shaker. — Huffington Post Food SoCal's beloved Umami Burger is going national. — Grub Street LA The 20 healthiest fast food options if you've gotta get your fix. — The Hungry Beast Knob Creek's come out Read more

Coca-Cola Drinks Back on Shelves at Costco


Updated 12/11/09 2:27 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 1 comment

Coca-Cola Drinks Back on Shelves at Costco

This holiday season, Costco shoppers can breathe a collective sigh of relief: Coca-Cola products will be back on shelves Monday. Last month, after a surprisingly public pricing squabble with the world's largest soft drink maker, the wholesale club stopped ordering Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dasani, VitaminWater, Fresca, Odwalla, and all other Coca-Cola beverages from stores nationwide. "Our sign Read more

Costco No Longer Carrying Coca-Cola Products


Updated 11/19/09 1:26 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 16 comments

Costco No Longer Carrying Coca-Cola Products

If you weren't able to locate a case of Coke on your last trip to Costco, don't worry — you aren't going crazy. Yesterday, the wholesale club confirmed that it is no longer carrying Coca-Cola products in stores nationwide. The Washington-based wholesaler is currently in the middle of a dispute with the Coca-Cola Co. Although neither would comment on the matter further, the world's largest soft Read more

Yummy Links: From Chinese Noodles to the Pork Party


Updated 05/29/09 6:55 AM · Posted by partysugar · 0 comments

Yummy Links: From Chinese Noodles to the Pork Party

Chinese noodles are a simple and delicious meal.— Cooking With Amy Costco is now accepting food stamps at two New York City locations. — Serious Eats A new movie, Fresh, puts the food industry into perspective. — Epicurious Should teens be taught more about alcohol? — Alcademics Don't miss this crazy video of the 2009 Cheese Roll. — Eat Me Daily Move over margarita, here's 10 Read more

Disney Backs Down On Ratatouille Themed Wine


Updated 08/07/07 3:14 AM · Posted by partysugar · 23 comments

Disney Backs Down On Ratatouille Themed Wine

Ratatouille, one of the summer's most entertaining movies (I checked with BuzzSugar), has been so successful in the theaters that Disney jumped at the chance to sell foodie related products. Among them, a California brand of Ratatouille wine with Remy, the cute little rat, on the label. However Disney's plans to introduce the wine at Costco have run into so many road blocks, that they have Read more

Even Better Than The "Real Thing"


Updated 09/08/10 1:11 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 36 comments

Even Better Than The "Real Thing"

Holy Cannoli Batman! Get us to Costco stat! Just in time for Cinco De Mayo, cases of authentic Mexican Coca Cola have been spotted at Costco. They're able to sell it since they've conformed to the US and California's regulations, such as labeling the CRV (the recycling deposit) and nutrition facts. So why is this news? Well it tastes different, it's made from sugar instead of corn syrup, and Read more