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  • Costco UK profit soars as Brits buy in bulk amid cost of living pressures

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    Profit at Costco’s UK subsidiary has soared as Brits flocked to the wholesaler to buy in bulk in a bid to swerve cost of living pressures. The grocery chain, which has 29 stores across the UK, including six in London, generated pre-tax profit of £218.6m in the year to the end of August 2025, a [...]

    Costco storefront with customers entering and exiting, showcasing the bustling atmosphere of a popular retail warehouse chain
  • Costco: Lower petrol prices help drive profit surge

    Retail

    The UK arm of Costco has said lower petrol prices have actually helped its profit jump to almost £200m after driving up memberships. The division of the US giant said a decrease in prices at the pumps during its latest financial year contributed to increasing the number of people signing up and renewing their membership [...]

    Costco is headquartered in the US. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

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