Costco Allegedly Revokes Membership Of Customer Who Abused Its Extremely Lenient Return Policy

Costcois known for having one of the most lenient return policies of any major chain store, but it seems they can (and do) cut off those who abuse it. According toBusiness Insider, at least one customer claims she had her membership revoked when trying to make a return. The super store’swebsitehas a blanket return policy on merchandise stating that they “guarantee your satisfaction on every product we sell, and will refund your purchase price.

Costco and Trader Joe’s Items Added to Recalled Items After Listeria Outbreak Leaves 2 Dead

Example of recalled items.Photo:PR NewswireCostco and Trader Joe’s this week joined other major retailers in recalling dairy products sold in their stores due to a listeria outbreak that has left two people dead.Earlier this week, Modesto, Calif.-based Rizo López Foods voluntarily recalled all of its dairy products due to their potentialListeria monocyte genecontamination.The company advised in apress releasethat the recalled items include their cheese, yogurt, and sour cream products sold under brand names Tio Francisco, Don Francisco, Rizo Bros, Rio Grande, Food City, El Huache, La Ordena, San Carlos, Campesino, Santa Maria, Dos Ranchitos, Casa Cardenas, and 365 Whole Foods Market.

Costco Confirms They Are Cracking Down on Membership Card Sharing with New Protocol

Photo:James Carbone/Newsdau RM via Getty James Carbone/Newsdau RM via Getty Costcois tightening theirmembership programat stores across the country. The bulk-retailer is implementing a new photo-verification system at its self-checkout kiosks after noticing an increase in membership card sharing with non-members. “Costco is able to keep our prices as low as possible because our membership fees help offset our operational expenses, making our membership fee and structure important to us,” the company said in a statement to PEOPLE.

Costco Faces Animal Welfare Lawsuit Over Their $4.99 Rotisserie Chicken

Photo: AP Photo/Paul Sakuma Costco is the subject of an animal neglect lawsuit over their contracted poultry farms, which are used for the big box stores' popular $4.99 rotisseries chickens. In the legal complaint, whichwas filed this monthin Seattle, Costco shareholders Krystil Smith and Tyler Lobdell allege that an unnamed barn, one of hundreds contracted in Nebraska and Iowa, is responsible for breaking animal welfare laws in the states. “Most of the individuals whom Costco contracted to raise chickens had never raised chickens before they started working with Costco,” the lawsuit reads.

Costco Is Already Selling Their Famous Pumpkin Pie and the Internet Can't Handle It

Fall may be a few weeks away, but it’s already alive and well atCostco. Beloved for its rich, creamy filling and a flaky, buttery crust, the pie is jam-packed with the perfect amount of fall flavors. Retailing for $5.99, the 58 Oz., 12-inch Kirkland Signature pumpkin pie is a big seller for Costco. Back in 2015, the company sold a staggering amount of pies between September and December (the four months it offers the dessert) —5.