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Reading Keith Richard's much-praised autobiography "Life," and at the same time thinking about corporate leadership, the author came to a startling conclusion. Richards the retirement-shunning rocker and Costco CEO and founder Jim Singeal have an essential trait in common. Authenticity: the drive that can't be faked.

Men, who have endured slightly higher unemployment rates than women, have been taking on more of the household shopping, according to a recent report. The trend hasn't boded well for stores: On average, men spend less than women on each trip.

By buying Omega watches from an overseas distributor, Costco has been able to sell them at well below the suggested retail price. Can Swatch use its copyright to stop Costco? The U.S. Supreme Court's decision could have broad implications for the so-called "gray" market.

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reported a 7% increase in sales at stores open at least one year in August, boosted by higher gasoline prices and stronger foreign currencies. A survey of analysts by Thomson Reuters forecast an increase of 4.2%. Net sales were $5.9 billion for August, an...

Here are two discounts on new Costco memberships. If you are an existing member, there is a deal for you too! See below. Buy a new $50 Costco membership online with your AmEx card and get an extra two months free (which is equivalent to about $8). Sign up by June 30 to get the extra two months....

Check it! I was on Good Morning America recently talking to reporter Becky Worley about the secret ways you can save money while shopping at Costco, Sam's Club, or BJs. We had a lot of fun chatting about impulse buys, bargain butter, and the one thing that is an absolutely terrible deal at one...

Costco wholesale clubs won't be selling Coca-Cola products any longer. The chain is reportedly dropping the brand due to a dispute over pricing. Neither Coke nor Costco offered more explanation, but Bloomberg news quotes a statement from Costco's Web site that states, "At this time, Coca-Cola has...

Manhattan just got its first Costco (COST). The store on E. 116th Street opened on Thursday, making it the first discount club to open in the borough. The experience isn't entirely new, however, as many club members already live in the city. Now, they'll be able to enjoy a shorter jaunt to the...

The job situation just refuses to right itself. New jobless claims didn't fall as much as expected last week, and the number of people receiving unemployment checks continued to climb. Though the "jobless recovery" notion has become pretty firmly implanted in the American consciousness, the pain...

Two years ago, my wife and I walked out of our local Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST) because the checkout lines were too long. That's not a problem any longer. On weekends, the place seems busier than a beehive but it is less crowded than it used to be. People -- mostly middle class from what I can...