As many Americans flock to Costco to stock up on non-perishable groceries, hand sanitizer and toilet paper as they prepare for a possible quarantine due to coronavirus, it appears shoppers won’t be able to take advantage of one of the warehouse’s most famous perks: free food samples.

If you want to continue getting snacks from Costco’s food court, you’ll soon be required to have a membership. Beginning mid-March, the wholesale warehouse company said only members will be able to access the Costco food court for fast and inexpensive eats. Costco’s menu includes pizza, sandwiches and a variation of sweets, and also offers members a hot dog...

When the nation’s largest utility warned customers that it would cut power to nearly 2 million people across Northern California, many rushed out to buy portable generators, knowing the investment could help sustain them during blackouts.

Walmart is rolling out a grocery delivery subscription service this fall as it races to gain an advantage in the competitive fresh food business. The service will charge an annual membership fee of $98 for subscribers to access unlimited same-day delivery, which will be offered in 1,400 stores in 200 markets. By year-end, it will extend to a total of...

A woman allegedly stole a $28,000 diamond ring from a New Jersey Costco store by replacing it with a much cheaper ring she had stolen from a different Costco, authorities say.

Contigo has recalled its Contigo Kids Cleanable Water Bottles because the water bottle’s clear silicone spout can detach, posing a choking hazard to children. The recall affects about 5.7 million units of the water bottles, which come in multiple sizes and bottle colors and were sold both online and in stores in the United States, with another 157,000 sold in...

A diamond mix-up is a rare occasion with jewelers, according to a local San Diego jewelry appraiser, but a Carlsbad Costco customer got caught up in a mistake he never would have known about had the store not given him a call.

An off-duty Los Angeles Police Department officer opened fire Friday night inside a Southern California Costco, killing a man who authorities say had attacked him and wounding two others, the Corona Police Department said. The slain man’s family says he was mentally disabled....
Kenneth French, 32, of Riverside assaulted the officer “without provocation” as he held his young child, the department...

One man died and three people, including an off-duty police officer, were wounded Friday night after a fight and shooting that sent shoppers running for cover at a Costco in Corona, police said.

Did you know you can buy diamond rings at Costco? And expensive ones, at that. The warehouse retailer said during its latest quarter ended May 12 it got a sales boost thanks to a customer purchasing one of its rings for $400,000. It didn’t say which ring, exactly, but a search on Costco’s website reveals only one ring priced in...

Meal kit companies face an ultimatum: Adapt or die. The business is still in its infancy, with the biggest players — Blue Apron and HelloFresh — less than a decade old. But they’re facing serious challenges from restaurant and grocery delivery services, smaller niche players and even home chefs. The struggle intensified Monday, when Blue Apron announced that it could...

The New Britain Police Athletic League, or PAL, is a nonprofit youth organization backed by the police department. In May they started a new program called Midnight Basketball.

Target is recalling tens of thousands of toddler boots over choking concerns.

In an effort to keep grocery prices low, Trader Joe’s is kicking its delivery service to the curb. For almost 13 years, the grocery chain known for its upbeat staff and insanely popular frozen meals brought groceries to the homes of customers around New York City. But on March 1, Trader Joe’s will stop the popular service — and devoted...

You can buy the cake, wedding rings and flowers in Costco for a wedding, but now add the ceremony to the list. A couple was married in the Mission Valley Costco Thursday morning.

Two nuns from the Little Sisters of the Poor in Baltimore were robbed by a Grinch who stole half of the presents they bought for hospice residents.

Trae Bodge, Smart Shopping Expert at truetrae.com, shared ways to save.

Retailers are rolling out their plans for the holiday shopping season, including when they’ll be opening doors for shoppers. Though holiday deals seem to be creeping earlier and earlier ahead of Black Friday — turning the entire week into a shopping extravaganza — many stores are staying closed on Thanksgiving to let workers spend the day with their families. The...

Costco is hoping to open a new store in East Lyme.