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July is the perfect time to join Costco
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Not a Costco member yet? July is the perfect time to join and start shopping at the popular warehouse club. Join online as a new Costco member online and enroll in auto renewal of your annual membership to receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card.* Members who join as an Executive member will also receive a promo code for $60 off a Costco.com order of $200 or more. This promotion expires August 4, 2024. (You can read all the fine print below.)
Tap the button below to take advantage of this Costco membership offer and join now.
Why become a Costco member?
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I love Costco — I’ve been a member for more than 24 years. I do much of my household shopping there. It’s my go-to store for paper towels, garbage bags and laundry detergent. It’s also where I stock up on groceries such as milk, coffee and eggs (they’re much cheaper at Costco than at my local supermarket). Costco is a great place to stock up on wine too. I recommend Kirkland Signature™ brand boxed wines — it’s a solid combination of high quality and low price.
I also make sure to pick up a rotisserie chicken when I’m at Costco. It makes a great dinner entree, with plenty left over for making sandwiches or chicken salad the next day. And the price can’t be beat — you could wind up paying way more buying a whole chicken to roast at home.
Costco is a great place to find household goods — think furniture, small appliances, bedding and more. And Costco extends the warranty on select electronics to two years at no added cost.
When I need gas, I stop at the station attached to my local warehouse. The price there is typically cheaper than nearby stations. Don’t be discouraged by the long lines — most Costco gas stations have more pumps than your average gas station. Lines move quickly.
And, of course, every time I visit Costco I stop by the food court. It’s hard to go wrong with the $1.50 hot dog-and-soda combo. Try it the next time you visit. Or take a fresh-baked $10 pizza home for the whole family.
A Costco Gold Star Membership is $60 per year. Join online as a new Costco member and enroll in auto renewal of your annual membership to receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card. This promotion expires August 4, 2024.
Why I love Costco:
- Grocery essentials I need at a great price.
- A great place to find new snacks and treats, including local favorites.
- Regular savings on essentials like vitamins, coffee and detergent.
- High quality standards, especially when it comes to its own Kirkland Signature brand.
- Just about anything is available at Costco — even bars of gold and silver coins.
If you want to take your Costco savings to the next level, I recommend upgrading to a Costco Executive Membership. An Executive Membership is an additional $60 upgrade fee per year, but you’ll start earning a 2% Reward on qualified Costco purchases, including vacations purchased through Costco Travel. The annual 2% Reward is mailed with your renewal notice, two months before the renewal date.
A Costco Executive Membership is $120 per year. Join online as a new Executive Member and enroll in auto renewal of your annual membership to receive a $40 Digital Costco Shop Card and a promo code for $60 off a Costco.com order of $200 or more.*
Why I love the Costco Executive Membership:
- If you spend more than $3,000 on qualified purchases at Costco per year, you will receive more than $60 for your Reward.
- If you’re not satisfied with your Costco Executive Membership, you can convert your membership to a Gold Star Membership or cancel your membership at any time and get a refund.
What’s the fine print of the Costco membership offer?
Promotion expires August 4, 2024. To receive a Digital Costco Shop Card, you must provide a valid email address and set up auto renewal of your Costco membership on a Visa® card at the time of sign-up. If you elect not to enroll in auto renewal at the time of sign-up, incentives will not be emailed. Valid only for nonmembers for their first year of membership. Not valid for renewal or upgrade of an existing membership. To qualify as a new member, an existing Costco membership must be expired at least 18 months or more. Limit one promotion per household. Promotion is non-transferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. Digital Costco Shop Card is not redeemable for cash, except as required by law. Digital Costco Shop Card will be emailed to the email address provided by the Primary Member at time of sign-up within 2 weeks after successful sign-up and enrollment in auto-renewal. Costco is not liable for incentives not received due to entry of an invalid address during sign-up. Digital Costco Shop Cards are not accepted at Gas Stations, Car Wash or Food Court Kiosk. Use the provided single-use promo code when entering your payment information. (Note: You will see a $0.01 deduction on your membership cost after the promo code is entered. This indicates that your promo code has been successfully processed so your incentive will be emailed.) A Costco membership is $60 a year. An Executive Membership is an additional $60 upgrade fee a year. Each membership includes one free Household Card. May be subject to sales tax. Costco accepts all Visa cards, as well as cash, checks, debit/ATM cards, EBT and Costco Shop Cards. Departments and product selection may vary.
Promo code for $60 off an order of $200 or more on Costco.com will be emailed separately within 2 weeks of new Executive Member sign-up and enrollment in auto renewal; the promo code will be emailed separately from the Digital Costco Shop Card to the email address provided at time of sign-up. The promo code must be used by October 6, 2024. Code restrictions apply. Promo code is not valid in the warehouse. One promo code per Costco member. Only one (1) $60 off promo code can be used per member per transaction. Promo code will not be replaced if lost or stolen. Promo code amount will not be reissued if merchandise is returned. Ineligible purchases include new Costco memberships, Costco membership renewals, Costco membership upgrade, Gift of Membership, Costco Shop Cards, custom installation services, and Same-Day Grocery Delivery. Not valid for orders at the online Pharmacy, Costco Travel, or Costco Business Delivery. The merchandise total in your cart must equal $200 or more before tax and shipping to receive the promo code for $60 off. The promo code must be entered in the promo code box at checkout to be valid. May not be combined with any other promotion.
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Anna Sorokin, convicted con artist, appears on “Dancing With the Stars” wearing glittery ankle monitor
Los Angeles — Convicted con artist Anna Sorokin has hit the dancefloor on “Dancing With the Stars” with a featherweight – and very sparkly – ankle monitor.
The so-called “fake heiress,” who was convicted of swindling banks, hotels and friends in 2019 after falsely building a reputation as a wealthy German heiress named Anna Delvey, debuted the ballroom-worthy ankle monitor during the premiere of “Dancing With the Stars'” new season Tuesday night.
“It’s actually not a big issue at all. It’s pretty light and I asked them to make it tight so it doesn’t dangle. So it’s not so bad,” she told The Associated Press after the premiere. She and dance pro Ezra Sosa performed a routine set to Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso.”
“It’s the real star of the show, let’s be honest here,” Sosa said of Sorokin’s bedazzled ankle monitor.
“I think it’s kind of funny how people like – it’s not like an ankle weight,” Sosa said. “It’s not like 20 pounds. It’s like literally less than a pound and it’s not a big deal.”
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Sorokin acknowledged her debut didn’t go as planned.
“I feel relieved that it’s over,” she said. “I feel like my dance could have been a little bit better, but I’m happy I’ve done this and it was a great experience all over.”
Sorokin said she hopes viewers will be somewhat forgiving despite her criminal history.
“Hopefully people will give me, will give me a chance to show what I can do. And I served my time and I repaid my restitution,” she said.
Early reviews from fans weren’t positive, with the phrase “Anna Delvey’s Lackluster DWTS Debut” among those trending on the social media site X.
While she was released from prison in February 2021, immigration authorities picked her up shortly after she got out, claiming she overstayed her visa and must be returned to her native Germany. The “Inventing Anna” inspiration was in ICE custody for over a year before a judge cleared the way for her to switch to home confinement in October 2022 while she fights deportation.
Her release terms had to be amended to allow her to travel from New York to Los Angeles for filming.
While on home confinement, Sorokin has also gotten involved with a podcast and reality show.
Tupperware and some of its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the once-iconic food container maker said in a statement late Tuesday.
The company has suffered from dwindling sales following a surprise surge during the COVID-19 pandemic, when legions of people stuck at home tried their hands at cooking, which increased demand for Tupperware’s colorful plastic containers with flexible airtight seals.
A post-pandemic rise in costs of raw materials and shipping, along with higher wages, also hurt Tupperware’s bottom line.
Last year, it warned of “substantial doubt” about its ability to keep operating in light of its poor financial position.
“Over the last several years, the Company’s financial position has been severely impacted by the challenging macroeconomic environment,” president and CEO Laurie Ann Goldman said in a statement announcing the bankruptcy filing.
“As a result, we explored numerous strategic options and determined this is the best path forward,” Goldman said.
The company said it would seek court approval for a sale process for the business to protect its brand and “further advance Tupperware’s transformation into a digital-first, technology-led company.”
The Orlando, Florida-based firm said it would also seek approval to continue operating during the bankruptcy proceedings and would continue to pay its employees and suppliers.
“We plan to continue serving our valued customers with the high-quality products they love and trust throughout this process,” Goldman said.
The firm’s shares were trading at $0.5099 Monday, well down from $2.55 in December last year.
Tupperware said it had implemented a strategic plan to modernize its operations and drive efficiencies to ignite growth following the appointment of a new management team last year.
“The Company has made significant progress and intends to continue this important transformation work.”
In its filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, Tupperware listed assets of between $500 million and $1 billion and liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion.
The filing also said it had between 50,000 and 100,000 creditors.
Tupperware lost popularity with consumers in recent years and an initiative to gain distribution through big-box chain Target failed to reverse its fortunes.
The company’s roots date to 1946, when chemist Earl Tupper “had a spark of inspiration while creating molds at a plastics factory shortly after the Great Depression,” according to Tupperware’s website.
“If he could design an airtight seal for plastic storage containers, like those on a paint can, he could help war-weary families save money on costly food waste.”
Over time, Tupper’s containers became popular that many people referred to any plastic food container as Tupperware. And people even threw “Tupperware parties” in their homes to sell the containers to friends and neighbors.
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