by Mike Duff | Nov 13, 2026 | Retail Articles
Amazon edged out Apple to take the top spot in the 2027 Forbes’ “America’s Best Companies” ranking. Amazon replaced last year’s number-one company, Berkshire Hathaway. Apple moved up to number two from number eight last year. According to Forbes, Amazon took the best...
by Mike Duff | Nov 9, 2026 | Retail Articles
Costco Wholesale Corp. posted net sales of $24.5 billion for its fiscal October versus $21.75 billion in the year-prior month as solid U.S. comparable sales got a lift from housewares. With the effects of gasoline and foreign exchange volatility excluded, comparable...
by Chandler Harvey | Oct 22, 2026 | Appliances, Home + Housewares, Kitchen Electrics
Gourmia has launched its first air fryer with a ceramic-coated basket and crisper tray. The 9-quart digital air fryer is available exclusively at Costco. The ceramic nonstick coating on both the basket and crisper tray is designed for easy food release and the...
by Mike Duff | Oct 12, 2026 | Retail Articles
Costco Wholesale Corp. posted net sales of $30.02 billion for the five-week fiscal month of September, up from $26.58 billion in the prior-year period. Comparable sales, with the impact of fuel prices and foreign exchange rate fluctuations excluded, were up 7.6% year...
by Mike Duff | Sep 25, 2026 | Retail Articles
A strong fourth-quarter finish to the fiscal year helped Costco post significant 2026 financial gains helped by a solid contribution from home furnishings and housewares. Net income was $3 billion, or $6.75 per diluted share, versus $2.61 billion, or $5.87 per diluted...
