Costco shoppers wander vast warehouses like explorers in an endless maze, hunting for basics amid a sea of temptations. Across North America, frustration is evident on platforms like Reddit, where shoppers describe the lack of aisle signs and product labels as a deliberate barrier,

December is almost over, and that means Costco's best winter deals won't last long. That's why we rounded up the top bargains you need to snag right now.

Costco is making shopping smoother for members with upgrades that simplify in-store visits, speed up checkout, and improve overall convenience.

Costco currently has 921 warehouses, with about two-thirds of them in the U.S., its most important geography. Despite its size, with massive Q1 2026 (ended Nov. 23) net sales of $66 billion, the management team continues to press the gas pedal on growth. Costco plans to open 28 net new warehouses in fiscal 2026.

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