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5 hours ago
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The $1.38 Hot Dog and More Sam's Club Food Items Cheaper Than Costco
Shopping at Costco and Sam's Club has major perks like getting big discounts on bulk items, saving money on groceries and household items, and scoring a cheap meal at the food court. It's hard to resist a soft, salty pretzel from Sam's Cafe or pizza from Costco after a major shopping haul, and while both have loyal fans, Sam's Club is upping their food court game. Read Next: Find Out: Earlier this year, the warehouse giant added new items to the Grab and Go section that you don't have to buy in bulk. According to a video posted by @samsclubmembers on Instagram, shoppers can enjoy healthy salads, sandwiches and bakery goods like a slice of the infamous Tuxedo Cake. In addition, Sam's Cafe will now stay open the duration of the Club hours so you can pick up your favorite foods while shopping Monday through Saturday until 8:00 pm, and Sunday until 6:00 pm. While Sam's Club has ramped up their Cafe, prices do not reflect the upgrades. Costs rival Costco's and offer members cheaper prices on certain items. Here are three things you can get for less at Sam's Club Cafe than at Costco. Costco's Food court is widely known for its generous portions, consistent quality andunbelievable prices like the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo that's been the same cost since the 1980s, NPR reported. While that's a hard to beat deal, Sam's Club did and is now offering their combo for just $1.38, which includes a ¼ pound hot dog and 30 oz. drink. Explore More: At Costco, members can indulge in the ultimate sweet treat — a vanilla ice cream sundae topped with strawberries or chocolate for just $2.49, per Country Living. At Sam's Club Cafe, members can order the crowd-pleasing 4-berry sundae with raspberry, strawberry, blueberry and blackberry with their choice of vanilla or chocolate for $1.58. Shoppers also have a new flavor to look forward to for a limited time. To celebrate Member's Mark Month, Sam's Club will offer a Peaches & Cream Sundae for $1.58 from June 2 through 30. Costco is famous for their food court pizza, and customers can pick up a whole pie for $9.95. However, Sam's Club has officiall upped the ante. Starting May 22, members have been able to order the Member's Mark 16″ Hot Baked Pizza delivered hot to their doorstep for just $8.98. The popular pie will arrive in less than three hours so you don't have to worry about dinner, according to a press release announcing the big news. Sam's Club has focused on making their cafes a convenient, affordable and easy option so members can take care of their household needs while grabbing a quick, cheap bite. More From GOBankingRates 8 Dollar Tree Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Summer 2025 Are You Rich or Middle Class? 8 Ways To Tell That Go Beyond Your Paycheck 7 Things You'll Be Happy You Downsized in Retirement This article originally appeared on The $1.38 Hot Dog and More Sam's Club Food Items Cheaper Than Costco
Yahoo
8 hours ago
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The $1.38 Hot Dog and More Sam's Club Food Items Cheaper Than Costco
Shopping at Costco and Sam's Club has major perks like getting big discounts on bulk items, saving money on groceries and household items, and scoring a cheap meal at the food court. It's hard to resist a soft, salty pretzel from Sam's Cafe or pizza from Costco after a major shopping haul, and while both have loyal fans, Sam's Club is upping their food court game. Read Next: Find Out: Earlier this year, the warehouse giant added new items to the Grab and Go section that you don't have to buy in bulk. According to a video posted by @samsclubmembers on Instagram, shoppers can enjoy healthy salads, sandwiches and bakery goods like a slice of the infamous Tuxedo Cake. In addition, Sam's Cafe will now stay open the duration of the Club hours so you can pick up your favorite foods while shopping Monday through Saturday until 8:00 pm, and Sunday until 6:00 pm. While Sam's Club has ramped up their Cafe, prices do not reflect the upgrades. Costs rival Costco's and offer members cheaper prices on certain items. Here are three things you can get for less at Sam's Club Cafe than at Costco. Costco's Food court is widely known for its generous portions, consistent quality andunbelievable prices like the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo that's been the same cost since the 1980s, NPR reported. While that's a hard to beat deal, Sam's Club did and is now offering their combo for just $1.38, which includes a ¼ pound hot dog and 30 oz. drink. Explore More: At Costco, members can indulge in the ultimate sweet treat — a vanilla ice cream sundae topped with strawberries or chocolate for just $2.49, per Country Living. At Sam's Club Cafe, members can order the crowd-pleasing 4-berry sundae with raspberry, strawberry, blueberry and blackberry with their choice of vanilla or chocolate for $1.58. Shoppers also have a new flavor to look forward to for a limited time. To celebrate Member's Mark Month, Sam's Club will offer a Peaches & Cream Sundae for $1.58 from June 2 through 30. Costco is famous for their food court pizza, and customers can pick up a whole pie for $9.95. However, Sam's Club has officiall upped the ante. Starting May 22, members have been able to order the Member's Mark 16″ Hot Baked Pizza delivered hot to their doorstep for just $8.98. The popular pie will arrive in less than three hours so you don't have to worry about dinner, according to a press release announcing the big news. Sam's Club has focused on making their cafes a convenient, affordable and easy option so members can take care of their household needs while grabbing a quick, cheap bite. More From GOBankingRates 8 Dollar Tree Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Summer 2025 6 Big Shakeups Coming to Social Security in 2025 How Far $750K Plus Social Security Goes in Retirement in Every US Region This article originally appeared on The $1.38 Hot Dog and More Sam's Club Food Items Cheaper Than Costco
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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4 Amazing Items To Get From Sam's Club Now Before Summer
It was a long winter, but summer is finally on the horizon. If you're ready to start prepping for the most carefree season of the year, Sam's Club has you covered. Read Next: Consider This: The members-only warehouse club is already stocked with budget-friendly items designed to make your summer more fun, stylish and convenient. Whether you're planning on hosting parties, traveling or simply enjoying your own backyard, there's no shortage of noteworthy items to choose from. Now is a great time to start shopping, before the best items sell out. Here's a look at six amazing items to put on your Sam's Club list for summer. Price: $7.98 You can't host a barbecue without condiments. This Heinz Picnic Pack contains two 30-ounce containers of Heinz Tomato Ketchup, a 26-ounce container of Heinz Sweet Relish and a 28-ounce container of Heinz Yellow Mustard. These easy-to-squeeze bottles are large enough to likely last for several events, so you won't have to be bothered with constant restocking. Offering something for everyone, you can't go wrong with this variety pack. Discover More: Price: $999 Be the house everyone wants to hang out at this summer — and every summer hereafter — by purchase the Backyard Discovery Cedar Springs Outdoor Bar. Crafted from cedar wood, it has a durable and easy-to-maintain steel bar top and shelving. Featuring a cedar privacy wall made for mounting an outdoor TV and plenty of storage space, it's designed to withstand heavy snow and high winds, so you can leave it up year-round. If you don't want to assemble it yourself, you can pay an extra $500 — for a total price of $1,499 — to have someone else do it for you. Price: $39.99 to $119.98 Offered in a variety of sizes and colors, this Jill Zarin Turks and Caicos Outdoor Rug will add a touch of class to your outdoor space. Featuring a flat-weave pile, it's designed to withstand standard outdoor wear and tear with proper maintenance. Price: $299.98 Keep your kids and their friends entertained this summer with the My 1st Jump N Play Rainbow Bounce House. Equipped with two large bounce areas, a slide, climbing wall and tunnels, it's perfect for parties, playdates or lazy summer days at home. Also designed to handle the big kids, this bounce house has a 250-pound weight limit. A 650-watt air blower is included with purchase. Editor's note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location. More From GOBankingRates 8 Dollar Tree Items Retirees Need To Buy Ahead of Summer 2025 10 Cars That Outlast the Average Vehicle 7 Things You'll Be Happy You Downsized in Retirement This article originally appeared on 4 Amazing Items To Get From Sam's Club Now Before Summer
Daily Mail
17 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Costco follows in footsteps of rival to speed up checkout
Shoppers largely love shopping at Costco. Until they have to leave. For years, members heaped praise on the grocer's low prices and generous return policy — it's consistently ranked among the best grocery stores in consumer ratings. But shoppers continue to groan about the long checkout lines. That may change with a new tech rollout. Costco's CEO, Ron Vachris, confirmed in the company's Thursday earnings call that it's working on a scan-and-go style feature to save time. 'We found that digital really enhances the speed of checkout, and so we are really working hard on the digital membership card usage,' he said on the company's earnings call. 'We've also engaged in some scan-and-go, done by Costco.' The CEO's tech tease sounds a lot like what Sam's Club has been doing for years Business Insider reported. Instead of waiting in line at the registers, Costco is hoping the tech launch will let customers scan barcodes with their phones while walking through the store. Then, when shoppers have picked up all of their products, they can show the full list of products in their cart to a team member stationed near the exits. The Costco employee would approve the mobile transaction after verifying the items in the shopping cart match the scanned barcodes. Sam's Club shoppers started using early iterations of the technology all the way back in 2013. The company, which is owned by Walmart, has added continual tech updates to the quick scanning tool. In 2021, the brand added a Scan & Ship feature that lets shoppers tap into delivery models for larger products. Shoppers can also access a wider array of products through the feature, including trims and colors that are available at nearby warehouses and stores. 'I freaking love scan and go,' one happy Sam's Club shopper said in a Reddit post. 'I rarely have to do more than say "thanks you have a nice day, too," as I leave.' It comes as Costco has been on a hot sales streak. The company just reported a net income of $1.90 billion over the past three months, an 8 percent increase over last year. The same period in 2024 netted $1.68 billion. Costco has been working to build out its scale throughout the US: it announced plans to open 29 new American warehouses in 2025. This comes despite the brand's now-higher membership fees. In September, Vachris announced that Costco was increasing annual fees for the first time in seven years. But to shoppers, the one-time increase hasn't impacted their love for the brand. Costco has been cutting prices on several essential products, like olive oil, butter, and car fuel, to keep its good will. Still, the company is facing some headwinds. On the Thursday earnings call, Costco's executives said the brand is facing pressure as President Donald Trump continues to raise the potential of increased tariffs.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Costco takes a page from rival Sam's Club to speed up checkout in its warehouses with ‘Scan & Pay'
Costco is testing a feature that would allow customers to scan items in its warehouses and pay for them on their phones, following the lead of Walmart-owned rival Sam's Club. CEO Ron Vachris offered few details on the technology, but a guide on Costco's website said customers will receive a QR code after paying that they scan at a kiosk before exiting. Costco is turning to technology to get its customers out the door faster, a feature first pioneered by rival Sam's Club. On the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings call, CEO Ron Vachris said the company has been quietly testing technology that would allow customers to use their phones to scan items and pay, bypassing checkout lines and improving the speed at which customers can complete their purchases. 'We've also engaged in some 'Scan & Go done by Costco' kind of tests that we're doing out there that have been extremely successful of moving people through the lines and expediting the transactions,' Vachris said on the earnings call. 'We've seen some very, very early results that have been very positive and great adoption from our members—seeing that as well.' The name 'Scan & Go' is trademarked by Walmart-owned rival Sam's Club, which has been developing this type of checkout technology for years. An early version of the tech, which launched in 2013, allowed customers to scan their items in the app but required them to pay in the self-checkout lane. Later, Sam's Club allowed customers to pay for scanned items in the app, and is now looking to replace self-checkout lanes across the U.S. with the tech. Costco CEO Vachris offered few details about its version of the technology, but a guide on the Costco website explains its 'Scan & Pay' technology, offered in partnership with Instacart, is similar to that of Sam's Club. By scanning items' barcodes, customers build up a digital shopping cart which they can then pay for directly in the app and receive a QR code to scan at a 'Scan & Pay' kiosk before exiting. Costco did not immediately respond to Fortune's request for comment. Customers have long complained about the warehouse club's lackluster digital services and the fact it doesn't offer the scanning technology Sam's Club has developed for more than a decade. Now, Costco is apparently embracing the idea with 'several new technology pilots,' Vachris said. More than half of Costco members have downloaded the company's app, and chief financial officer Gary Millerchip sees the company's foray into 'Scan & Pay' tech as a growth area for the company. 'We still think there's plenty of opportunity to keep driving higher penetration of digital engagement with our members and we think it's got a runway to continue to grow in the future,' Millerchip said on the earnings call. This story was originally featured on Sign in to access your portfolio
