A new Costco is in the works for Miami-Dade County.

The U.S. economy expanded at a healthy annual 2.4% pace the last three months of 2024, supported by a year-end surge in consumer spending.

U.S. consumer confidence continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures fell to a 12-year low, driven by rising concerns over tariffs and inflation.

Ongoing tariff threats from Washington and potentially sweeping government job cuts have darkened consumers’ mood and may be weighing on an otherwise mostly healthy economy.

The Trump administration believes a renewed emphasis on biosecurity can help in the battle against bird flu and ease egg prices.

U.S. consumer confidence plummeted in February, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, a business research group said Tuesday.

An opossum with a sweet tooth got ahead of herself for Valentine’s Day. She was admitted to the hospital for eating an entire chocolate cake.

U.S. wholesale prices came in hotter than expected last month at a time when progress against inflation appears to have stalled, undercutting expectations for lower interest rates this year.

Before you pack your lunch, be sure to take a closer look what’s in your pantry, as a several kinds of canned tuna have been recalled.

The American economy ended 2024 on a solid note with consumer spending continuing to drive growth.

Police officers evacuated Costco and closed the area on Wednesday in Davie.

Costco has claimed victory in pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

Cucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada — and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states — have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.

Global oil prices are falling sharply after a retaliatory strike by Israel over the weekend targeted Iranian military sites rather than its energy infrastructure as had been feared.

Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco this holiday season as the struggling connected-exercise company seeks to broaden its customer base.

Americans’ outlook on the economy soured a bit after two months of small gains, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index, released Friday.

Even before feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, North Miami public works employees prepared for flooding and shoppers increased demand at Costco on Sunday.

Toilet paper shortage posts are all over social media after the recent port strikes at several ports around the country.

Online marketplace behemoth eBay said it plans to no longer accept American Express, citing what the company says are “unacceptably high fees” and that customers have other payment options to shop online.

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May.

A brand-new Costco is a major step closer to being built in South Miami-Dade.

Consumer sentiment fell sharply in May to the lowest level in six months as Americans cited concerns about stubbornly high inflation and interest rates and fears that unemployment could rise.

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Americans pulled back their spending in January after splurging during the holiday season.

Consumer inflation in the United States cooled last month yet remained elevated in the latest sign that the pandemic-fueled price surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.

Federal health officials are expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club and Costco stores.

Costco is testing out a new way to keep members in and moochers out.

Shoppers were forced to evacuate after an apparent explosion inside a southwest Miami-Dade Costco.

Wall Street drifted through mixed trading to put a quiet end to another rocking week.

Looking for something to add to your Costco cart along with the 30 rolls of toilet paper.

About 48,000 mattresses sold at Costco are under recall after over 500 consumers reported mold growing on them, the Consumer Safety Product Commission said on Thursday.

Inflation jumped last month largely because of a spike in gas prices, while other costs rose more slowly, suggesting price pressures are easing at a gradual pace.

Over the past year, inflation in the United States has tumbled from 9% all the way to 3%, softening most of the price pressures that have gripped the nation for more than two years.

Signs that inflation pressures in the United States are steadily easing emerged Friday in reports that consumer prices rose in June at their slowest pace in more than two years and that wage growth cooled last quarter.

Americans increased their spending last month as inflation eased in many areas, and the job market remained remarkably strong.

An inflation index that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve tumbled last month to its lowest level since April 2021, pulled down by lower gas prices and slower-rising food costs.

First Netflix, now Costco. The retailer is taking steps to cut out membership sharing at its warehouses nationwide.

Wholesale prices in the United States dropped 0.3% from April to May, another sign that inflationary pressures continue to ease in the face of repeated interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.

Consumers picked up their spending modestly in April from March, particularly in dining out and online, buoyed by a solid job market and easing inflationary pressures.

Asian stock markets are following Wall Street higher ahead of a U.S. job market update that traders hope might encourage the Federal Reserve to ease off plans for more interest rate hikes.

Hepatitis A infections recently prompted the Scenic Fruit Company to recall frozen fruit sold at Trader Joe’s, Costco, and Aldi.

Americans picked up their spending a bit in August from July even as surging inflation on household necessities like rent and food take a toll on household budgets.

Discounted gas at Costco has drivers lining up but they are obstructing an entire lane of State Road 84. So why isn't law enforcement stepping in.

U.S. consumer confidence edged down in May as Americans’ view of their present and future prospects dimmed in the midst of persistent inflation.

U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in April, a solid increase that underscores Americans’ ability to keep ramping up spending even as inflation persists at nearly a 40-year high.

Chipmaker Intel has scored a decisive legal victory in a long-running battle against European Union competition watchdogs.

Authorities say investigators are working to determine whether some small bone fragments found during the search for a 91-year-old woman who tried to save her dogs from a wildfire in suburban Denver could belong to her.

Starbucks and Costco have announced a raise in their minimum wage offerings.

Growth in U.S. consumer spending slowed in July to a modest increase of 0.3% while inflation over the past 12 months rose to the fastest pace in three decades.

Inflation at the wholesale level jumped a higher-than-expected 1% in July, disappointing hopes for a slowdown in price increases.

Inflation at the wholesale level jumped 1% in June, pushing price gains over the past 12 months up by a record 7.3%.

Prices for U.S. consumers jumped in June by the most in 13 years, signaling that a swift rebound in spending has run up against widespread supply shortages that have escalated the costs of many goods and services.

The U.S. economy grew at a solid 6.4% rate in the first three months of this year, setting the stage for what economists are forecasting could be the strongest year for the economy in possibly seven decades.

A female sergeant from the Miami-Dade Police Department was patrolling the area when a Home Depot employee told her someone had been stealing items.

A number of states have embraced new federal guidelines that say fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks indoors or out in most situations.

The Labor Department reported on Thursday, Dec. 10, that the gain in the consumer price index followed an unchanged reading in October and matched the 0.2% September advance. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices increased 0.4% in February, the biggest gain in six months, led by a sharp jump in gasoline prices. The Labor Department said Wednesday that the February advance in its consumer price index followed a 0.3% rise in January and was the largest advance since a similar 0.4% increase in August. Consumer prices are up 1.7% over the past year, a still moderate performance for inflation which is running below the Federal Reserve’s 2% target for price increases. Gasoline costs have been climbing since December, reflecting rising costs of crude oil.

(AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)NEW YORK – Costco will increase its starting wage to $16 an hour, surpassing most of its main competitors. Jelinek said the starting wage for Costco employees would rise to $16 next week, up from $15 the company instituted two year ago. The starting wage scale puts Costco above competitors, including Amazon, Target and Best Buy, which have $15 minimum wages. Walmart's starting pay is $11 an hour. AdThe federal minimum wage is currently $7.25.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A deaf former employee of a South Florida Costco store won’t be collecting $775,000 a federal jury awarded her in a discrimination and wrongful termination case. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to reconsider a judge's decision to overturn the 2018 verdict in favor of Christine D'Onofrio. Instead, Costco provided her with a video phone with online interpretation services. D’Onofrio's lawyers appealed, arguing that the phone and online services did not overcome communication problems that arose during her final year at Costco, the newspaper reported. The petition to the Supreme Court asked justices to consider whether the appellate court failed to apply the correct standard of review.

Since making a brief bounce-back from the viral pandemic last spring, consumer spending has barely grown. Friday's government report on consumer spending showed that inflation by a measure preferred by the Fed rose 0.4% in December after no change in October and November. AdThe savings rate remained at an elevated 13.7% of after-tax income in December, up from 12.9% in November. In the final three months of 2020, consumer spending, which accounts for about 70% of the economy, grew at a 2.5% annual rate. Ad“We believe increased vaccinations, stable household finances and rebounding confidence will lift consumer spending growth” this year, Daco said.

A sales associate helps customers as they consider the purchase of a big-screen television at a Costco warehouse on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, in Sheridan, Colo. U.S. consumer confidence fell to a reading of 96.1 in November as rising coronavirus cases pushed Americans confidence down to the lowest level since August. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer confidence rose in January as Americans became more optimistic about the future. The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index increased to 89.3, a rebound from December when it dipped to 87.1. The present situation index weakened further, however, reflecting concerns over the resurgence of COVID-19. “The slow rollout of the vaccines and the still raging pandemic continue to depress consumer confidence despite the prospect of further fiscal aid and a brighter and a brighter health situation,” said Kathy Bostjancic, chief U.S. financial economist at Oxford Economics.

(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in December, led by a sharp rise in gasoline prices. For December, energy prices rose 4% with gasoline prices surging 8.4%. Even with that big jump, gasoline prices are 15.2% below where they were a year ago, when people were still commuting to work. Food costs rose 0.4% in December and are 3.9% higher than a year ago. Core inflation, excluding volatile food and energy, rose a slight 0.1% last month, and just 1.6% over the past 12 months.

– A closely-watched gauge of U.S. consumer confidence tumbled in December as rising coronavirus cases dragged American optimism to its lowest level since the summer. However, rising pessimism is now spreading during the crucial holiday season, which could make or break a number of retailers, airlines, restaurants other sector that have been hammered financially during the pandemic. It may be an ominous sign for an economy in which consumer spending accounts for 70% of all economic economic activity. The index measuring consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions also fell sharply, from 105.9 last month to 90.3 in December. It remains to be seen how Congress' $900 billion relief bill, which was passed Monday and too late for the survey, will affect consumer behavior this winter.

The U.S. economy expanded at a 33.4% annual pace from July through September, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020 delivering the last of three estimates on the economys third-quarter performance. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, file)WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy expanded at a record 33.4% annual pace from July through September, the Commerce Department said Tuesday, delivering the last of three estimates on the economy’s third-quarter performance. But it's likely that a resurgence in coronavirus cases slowed growth sharply during the last three months of 2020. Employers slashed 22 million jobs in March and April, then began to steadily recall furloughed workers. But the United States is still 9.8 million short of the jobs it had February, and hiring has slowed every month since June.

It’s not guaranteed that the store listed below will have these advent calendars in stock, so just note that you may want to call ahead to ensure your local Costco has the products we’re referencing. This advent calendar is perfect for anyone who loves to watch the movie during Halloween or Christmas. Trader Joe’sNot only does Trader Joe’s have advent calendars for your pup, but also for the kitty cat in your life. AldiAldi is the KING of advent calendars. The month of December is already pretty magical with the holiday spirit in the air, but these adult advent calendars just make it even better.

(CNN) - That $75 Costco coupon floating around Facebook that seems too good to be true is, in fact, too good to be true. The company debunked the coupon scam that promised users $75 off their purchase at the wholesale warehouse. "While we love our fans and our members, this offer is a SCAM, and in no way affiliated with Costco," the company said. The fraudulent offer cropped up on Facebook earlier this year, prompting users to click on a link unaffiliated with Costco to collect their $75 coupon. Costco shares legit deals on its website and doesn't accept any coupons that are not issued by Costco.

MIAMI - A $75 coupon for Costco currently circulating on social media sounds too good to be true, and it is. The coupon claims customers will get $75 off purchases as long as they complete surveys and share the fake coupon with others on Facebook. Users were also asked to provide personal details as well, such as name, address and phone number, KGO reports. However, Costco itself made sure customers knew the coupon was a scam. "While we love our fans and our members, this offer is a SCAM, and in no way affiliated with Costco.

We are in the middle of spooky season, and if you're living your best fall life then you will love these pumpkin and bat-shaped raviolis that Costco is selling. A photo of the raviolis was posted by the Instagram account @costcobuys and they are made by Nuovo Pasta. Each container has raviolis shaped like mini orange pumpkins and scary black bats, perfect for a Halloween party. Costco has a great selection, but you should also check out the ravioli and tortellini at Trader Joe's. You have not lived until you've had the lobster ravioli from Trader Joe's.

Authorities in Coweta County, Georgia, say a man cased a Costco and hid in the store for hours before stealing $13,000 worth of jewelry. The burglary took place on October 10 after the man went to Costco and walked around before leaving, the affiliate reported. Deputies say the man hid behind the display sign for nearly five hours, waiting for the store to clear out and close up, the affiliate reported. Video shows the man smashing a glass display and grabbing handfuls of jewelry. Video from a nearby theater shows the man running out of the store and returning to a truck, authorities said.

The company sold more than 90 million rotisserie chickens last year. (David P. Morris/Bloomberg/Getty)(CNN) - Costco is willing to go to extreme lengths to keep its prized rotisserie chickens at $4.99. Costco sold 91 million rotisserie chickens last year, more than double the number from a decade prior. Costco has sold rotisserie chickens at $4.99 since 2009Costco is so determined to keep its rotisserie chickens at $4.99 that it's been willing to lose money selling them in the past. Even as competitors increased their rotisserie chickens to $5.99 in recent years, Costco held its price steady.

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. - South Floridians are beginning to prepare for Hurricane Dorian possibly making landfall in South Florida. Publix customers in Miami Shores were stocking up on water and other non-perishables just in case Hurricane Dorian turns toward South Florida. "Even though I live in a good, sound building, you have to have supplies," Ron Jevro said. "As soon as I get it in, it's going out just as quick," Costco manager Alan Pack said. The Publix in Miami Shores ran out of water by 5:30 p.m., but is expecting more pallets to be delivered.

The country's first Costco store is so popular that it had to shut down early on its first day because of too many shoppers. "The store has been clogged up with crowds," Costco said in a text message alert to its members in China. Police were deployed to restore order and manage traffic jams around the store, with law enforcement urging people to remain calm. But despite the early buzz around its Shanghai store, the US retailer will have to prove it can stick around for the long haul. Day one hypeWhile there are challenges on the horizon, the early hype around China's Costco stores is very real.