Costco food courts sold a record 358,000 whole pizzas on Halloween 2024, underscoring the scale of the warehouse retailer’s operations.
The video details Costco price codes and signage, including Costco .97 meaning final markdowns and the asterisk price tag signaling discontinued items. It notes manager-approved .00 clearance unique to locations, manufacturer promotions ending in 9, and standard .99 pricing.
Employees describe January as the deepest discount period for electronics, apparel, and home goods, and typical 4–8 week sale rotations. Operational practices include bakery cooling below 80°F before packaging, legal alcohol sales to non-members in 14 states, and stricter photo ID checks since August 2024. Staff also flag peak food court demand Thursday through Sunday and shorter weekday waits.
