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Michaels expands experiential store format to three locations, adding Knit & Sew Shop and rewards-focused self-checkout
Michaels is rolling out an expanded experiential store concept to its third location, Rogers, Arkansas, after openings in Easton, Ohio and Irving, Texas. The refreshed format includes a prominent Michaels Knit & Sew Shop, expanded framing and personalization services (embroidery, engraving, made-to-order stickers), a Welcome Center, a rewards-member self-checkout queue, a unified florals/greens department, and a Pinterest Trend Bar, with plans to test more concept stores in 2026 and a party shop space that debuted in 2025.
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Eight Costco Perks Gone Missing: What Shoppers Miss Most
The article lists eight former Costco member perks that shoppers miss, including the end of unlimited electronics returns (restricted to a 90-day window since 2007), the discontinuation of Disneyland bookings via Costco Travel (2025), the closing of in-store photo centers (2021) and the ending of online photo printing (2023, now via Shutterfly), the removal of the combo pizza (2020) in favor of a calzone and later chicken strips, the removal of on-site coffee grinders (2025), the end of the Citi Costco extended warranty (2023), and the loss of passport photo services, underscoring how changes to perks affect perceived value.
Amazon Now expands 30-minute grocery delivery to dozens more U.S. cities
Amazon Now now offers thousands of items, from fresh groceries to essentials, delivered to your door in 30 minutes or less. It’s live in Atlanta, Dallas–Fort Worth, Philadelphia, and Seattle with plans to roll out to dozens more cities this year. Prime members pay $3.99 per order (non-Prime $13.99, with small-order fees); service runs 24/7 where available and uses strategically located fulfillment hubs to enable ultra-fast delivery, complementing Prime Air drone, Same‑Day Delivery, and other fast options.
Costco's May Menu Delivers Fresh Dinners and Bakery Favorites
Delish spotlights Costco’s May lineup, a mix of brand-new items, returning bakery favorites, and easy heat-and-serve dinners. Highlights include the Gyro Kit, Crust & Crumb Tear N’ Share Cinnamon Bun, Peaches & Cream Bar Cake, Strawberry Cream Pie, Braised Beef & Mashed Potatoes, Quiche Lorraine, Blueberry Sourdough, Frozen Mango on a Stick, and Sweet & Salty Cookies, with pricing details noted where available and suggestions for accessible weeknight meals and party-worthy desserts.
Amazon opens its supply chain network to any business with ASCS
Amazon announces Amazon Supply Chain Services (ASCS), opening its freight, distribution, fulfillment, and parcel shipping capabilities to businesses of all types and sizes, not just Amazon sellers, and offering a centralized console to sign up. Early adopters such as Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands’ End, and American Eagle Outfitters illustrate ASCS’s reach across healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and retail, aiming to deliver Amazon-scale cost efficiency, reliability, and speed across multiple channels through end-to-end logistics and a unified inventory approach.
Prime Day 2026 arrives in June with global Prime-only deals
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Amazon One Medical unveils integrated GLP-1 weight-management plan with upfront pricing
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Amazon broadens ultra-fast delivery with 1-hour and 3-hour options
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Bakery Battle: Costco vs Sam’s Club on Flavor, Bulk, and Value
Both Costco and Sam’s Club offer strong bakery options, with Costco excelling in variety and bulk-pack offerings while Sam’s Club often provides better value for smaller households with smaller pack sizes. Costco treats are popular for taste but can spoil faster due to fewer preservatives, potentially erasing bulk savings if items are wasted. Cake and muffin opinions are mixed among shoppers, so there’s no clear winner. Notable picks cited include Costco’s butter croissants, rustic Italian loaf, pita, and cream cheese Danishes, plus Sam’s Club’s pumpkin cheesecake, Honeycrisp apple lattice pie, tuxedo bar cake, and berry Chantilly cake.
Kirkland Signature x Nike SB Dunk Low Lands at Costco Stores Nationwide
Kirkland Signature has teamed with Nike SB for a surprise Dunk Low drop that’s now showing up in select Costco locations nationwide for $135. The sneaker features a heather gray cotton upper, Kirkland branding on the heel, a tongue tag modeled after Costco labels, a photoreal Kirkland graphic on the insole, and a removable tag echoing Costco’s Executive Membership card. Laces include extra sets in white, black, red, and striped gray, with reports noting only one shoe per membership. Confirmed stores include NYC, San Francisco, Portland, Laguna Niguel and Los Feliz (CA), Kirkland (WA), and Aloha (OR), with more stock likely arriving soon.