{
  "id": 493429,
  "title": "I've worked at Costco for 21 years. Here are 7 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/ive-worked-at-costco-for-21-years-here-are-7-of-the-best-things-im",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-10T18:09:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/best-things-at-costco-this-month-according-to-employee-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "For the past 21 years, I've been working at Costco, and this month, I've discovered several products that I believe are the best on shelves. Veronica Thatcher\n\nOne of my top picks is the Soules Kitchen street-taco steak. This fully cooked steak comes with a smoky salsa roja sauce packet that instantly enhances its flavor. It can be cooked in minutes on the stovetop or in the microwave and can make 16 tacos. Veronica Thatcher\n\nAnother standout item is the Dash family-size skillet. At a generous 14 inches, this versatile skillet is perfect for making one-pot meals, pasta dishes, soups, and more. Its ceramic nonstick design ensures easy cleanup. Many customers at my store have been loving it. Veronica Thatcher\n\nFor Halloween enthusiasts, the Brentwood Originals decorative pillows are a must-have. Available in various spooky designs, such as haunted houses, black cats, fuzzy pumpkins, and skeletons, these pillows add a touch of Halloween spirit to any room. Veronica Thatcher\n\nSafety should always be a priority, and the Rapid-Off fire blankets fit the bill. Made from flame-retardant fiberglass, these heavy-duty blankets are excellent for putting out small household fires. Each box contains two blankets, making them ideal for use at home or during outdoor barbecues and camping trips. Veronica Thatcher\n\nIndoor cats will appreciate the Kitty City catio kit. This kit provides cats with a safe space for outdoor play, complete with multiple hiding spots and even a few balls and a three-month supply of catnip. Veronica Thatcher\n\nFor back-to-school essentials, Costco offers stylish Adidas backpacks in five colorways: black, dark gray, pink, purple, and blue. Each backpack has three zippered pockets, a laptop compartment, and side pockets for a water bottle. Veronica Thatcher\n\nLastly, the Eat-In spinach, feta, and sundried tomato wraps are a convenient and tasty meal option. Each wheat lavash is packed with cage-free egg whites, spinach, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and cream cheese. They can be quickly heated in the air fryer or microwave. Costco has not been involved in the sourcing or writing of this story.",
  "summary": "As a longtime employee, I think the Adidas backpacks, Halloween pillows, and Kitty City catio are some of the best things to get at Costco right now.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}