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Costco changes manufacturer for Kirkland Signature diapers

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I absolutely love Costco. And I think H-E-B is pretty awesome too. When I leave the state and have to shop at other grocery stores I wonder how do people manage.
 

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We discovered H-E-B when we were in Hunt TX for the Eclipse. Loved their packaged fresh Dinners. A carb, a protein, and a vegetable. Great variety. Our Safeways have started something similar but higher priced and not as much variety.
 

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Back to the diapers conversation.....Kimberly Clark was very clear that they want to focus on quality when announcing that the contract wasn't renewed. That's just jargon. The Costco order represented an annualized 2% of their total sales. Those headwinds heading into a new year don't magically reappear so you need to tell the share holders something. The bottom line is that Costco has enormous buying power and dictates price most of the time. The real killer to Kimberly Clark will be if/when Costco stops selling Huggies.
 

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Costco is a publicly traded company
There is a plethora of information available on Profit Margin Trends
Here are 3 charts from 2010 to 2024
Costco is increasing profit margins and edging prices higher over its costs

 

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Use Clark Howard method to save money ar costco



That's a great illustration of just how challenging self-control can be for many of us, especially when we find ourselves in shopping situations! It’s fascinating to observe the ways in which impulse purchases can easily capture our attention and lead us to buy things we didn’t initially plan on. The layout of a store, promotions, and even the presence of exciting new products can trigger that urge to spend. However, if you've found a way to navigate these temptations successfully and it benefits you, that’s truly wonderful! Being mindful of our spending habits and recognizing what works for us can make a significant difference in how we approach shopping.
 
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