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June 17, 2025

Free samples are back, but with safety in mind

July 9, 2021 Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press

NEW YORK — When Pat Curry spotted bite-sized wood-fire rotisserie chicken with portabella mushroom at her local Costco in early June, she felt “giddy.” After a 14-month hiatus, free samples were back. “It was one […]

Costco to raise starting hourly wage to $16; end hazard pay

March 5, 2021 Alexandra Olson, Associated Press

NEW YORK — Costco will increase its starting wage to $16 an hour, surpassing most of its main competitors. Costco CEO Craig Jelinek announced the increase Thursday at a Senate Budget Committee hearing, led by […]