Thanks in part to Costco’s $22 million campaign donation, Initiative 1183 passed in the recent Washington state vote.  If you’re not familiar with 1183, this is the initiative that will privatise Washington’s state run liquor business.  Of course, there are some measures in place to keep just any little store from selling liquor; places like mini-marts will not [...]

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A California woman got a little something extra in her organic salad from Costco on Monday night – a live tree frog.  My first reaction was to laugh, but it is kind of crazy and a little gross if I really think about it.  But I’m trying to just keep with the funny side of [...]

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I’m now doing a monthly update post about what new locations are opening up in the next month, as well as any updates about locations that are still in the early stages of development.  Of course, you can also check out my Locations page to see the latest information, ask about a new location or post [...]

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[As you may have heard already, Costco announced yesterday that they will be raising individual and business memberships by 10%.  They've had good earnings, surprisingly good in comparison to other retailers, but despite that memberships are on the way up.  So, today's guest post is one members take on what the reasons are for the [...]

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There are lots of new locations and updates to existing locations coming in the next year.  I’m going to try to do a monthly update post about what new locations are opening up in the next month, as well as any updates about locations that are still in the early stages.  Of course, any time [...]

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