Avoid long lines, empty shelves, and parking-lot chaos. Insiders share the best weekdays and hours to shop Costco—and when to skip it—plus weekend tips.

Whether you’re a first-time shopper or a lapsed member coming back after 18 months, this is the perfect upgrade to your shopping routine.

TL;DR: Become a Costco Gold Star Member for a year for $65 and receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* to spend in-warehouse or online.

Sign up for an Executive Costco Gold Star Membership ($130) and get a $60 Digital Costco Shop Card* before this promotion ends on December 31. No coupon is needed.

Costco’s business model is markedly different from that of most retailers. Any consumer can walk in the door at Walmart, Target or a traditional supermarket without having to flash or scan a membership ID card at the door. But at Costco, only members can ...

It might have raised its membership fees this year, but Costco is always presenting the public with compelling reasons to continue buying in. Beyond the everyday wholesale prices, membership also entitles cardholders to the Costco Next program, which lets ...

Costco can get a little hectic when you got at peak hours. If you don't enjoy shopping bumper to bumper, these are the worst days and times to go.

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Sign up for a Costco Gold Star Membership for $65 and receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card* for a limited time.