A shopping cart in one row of a Costco store. Image source: Voy_ager/Adobea summary from the chain reads
, “Costco began the Kirkland Signature line after recognizing a need for better quality goods at a greater value. Our mission was simple: Create an item of the same — or better — quality than the leading brand at a lower price, and do so by controlling every element of the item’s creation, including packaging and transportation.incredible quality goods at simply excellent prices.”that Duracell actually makes the Kirkland Signature alkaline batteries available to Costco shoppers.
Some companies agree, some decline. Something to consider next time you’re walking down the aisle and one of these items catches your eye. Meantime, here’s a related pro tip for Costco shoppers. To stay abreast of other Costco-related news, check out. It’s one of many sites that blogs about various retailers and their deals, including those found at Costco.
Andy is a reporter in Memphis who also contributes to outlets like Fast Company and The Guardian. When he’s not writing about technology, he can be found hunched protectively over his burgeoning collection of vinyl, as well as nursing his Whovianism and bingeing on a variety of TV shows you probably don’t like.