Higher gas prices are driving people to membership retailers — and Costco is the latest to benefit
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Higher gas prices are driving people to membership retailers — and Costco is the latest to benefit
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2026-05-28 21:06
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Costco’s same-store sales rose 9.8% during its third quarter, well above Wall Street’s estimates, as gasoline sales provided a nice bump.
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Original article published by MarketWatch on May 29, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.
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