Costco Wholesale Corp. said it is raising membership fees for about 22 million customers, as the largest U.S. warehouse club operator seeks to offset rising costs.
The 10% increase in membership fees, going into effect next month, may help offset the disappointing operating margin the company showed in the latest quarter. Operating margin shrank to 2.7% from 2.9% amid double-digit increases in merchandise and overhead costs on a percentage basis.
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John’s Note:
If you are a regular member, your membership will be $55.00/year. Executive members will pay $110.00/year.
I am keeping my membership.
Costco shopping – September 27, 2011.
Chocolates of the World is back. I bought 5 jugs last year. I still have one fresh jug left. So, this time I bought 3 jugs.
I also bought 2 cans of Christmas Cookies (Belgian Cookies). I wanted to buy 1 more can, but I don’t have money.
Other than that, everything else I bought was good (healthy) item.
Costco was packed with Christmas stuff. We are in full swing now.
I went to Costco during my lunchtime. I didn’t have time for a hot dog. Also, I try not to eat meat on weekdays. I try to keep in shape.
As I was getting ready to leave Costco, I saw an old lady at the parking lot, trying to load her trunk with heavy items. So, I stopped & got out of my car. I said, “Let me help you. Pretty young thing like you….” “I am 84”, she said with laughter. I loaded her trunk as we made small talk. Soon after, I took her empty cart and told her to drive carefully.
I bought a small pot of basil 10 days ago at local Smart & Final. I enjoy fresh basil on my pasta and tomatoes. I eat tomatoes at work as a snack. I sprinkle some freshly chopped basil on my tomato. They taste so fresh.
But my plant is dying rather quickly. I don’t know what I’m doing wrong.
I give 1/2 inch of water. And I leave the pot where I get partial Sunlight.
I thought I would enjoy fresh basil from this pot forever. I am going to buy another pot and give it another try. I would like to figure out how to keep them alive for a long time. Maybe I don’t live in the right climate? I don’t know. I must find out.
10 days later
Dinner
Morning snack at work (I eat vegetables every day at work)
This is why Costco shopping is exciting. You don’t know what you will see next.
Minute Key is here – you can copy your home/office keys on the spot.
Costco coupon book for September 2011 is out
Lying to a boyfriend “I am pregnant” has to be illegal. That happened to me three times in the past. I tell ya, it can really mess up a person. Horrible, horrible thing to do…