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business1 year ago

Costco's $1.50 Hot Dog Combo Price Remains Unchanged Amid Inflation

Costco's CEO has reaffirmed that the price of its iconic $1.50 hot dog and drink combo will remain unchanged, a commitment that has been upheld for nearly four decades. This price stability is part of Costco's broader strategy to signal low prices and build customer loyalty, which is crucial for maintaining its membership-driven profit model. Despite rising costs, Costco has managed to keep the price fixed by bringing production in-house and making strategic supplier changes.

business1 year ago

Costco Confirms $1.50 Hot Dog Combo Price is Here to Stay

Costco's new CFO, Gary Millerchip, confirmed during his first earnings call that the price of the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo will remain unchanged, dispelling recent speculation. This price has been stable since the mid-1980s, despite previous comments from former CFO Richard Galanti suggesting a potential increase. The company has managed to maintain this price by manufacturing its own hot dogs and leveraging revenue from other business sectors. Costco reported a 9.1% increase in sales for Q3 2023, exceeding expectations.

business1 year ago

Costco Confirms $1.50 Hot Dog Combo Price Will Stay

Gary Millerchip, the new CFO of Costco, reassured investors that the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo will remain unchanged, dispelling recent speculation about a potential price hike. This announcement follows comments from former CFO Richard Galanti that had caused uncertainty. Costco's strategy of manufacturing its own hot dogs and leveraging revenue from other business sectors has helped maintain the low price. The company reported a 9.1% increase in sales for Q3 2024, exceeding expectations.

business1 year ago

"Costco CFO's 40-Year Legacy and the Future of the $1.50 Hot Dog Deal"

Departing Costco CFO Richard Galanti indicated that the $1.50 hot dog and soda combo is likely to remain unchanged for the foreseeable future, as the company has upheld its price for nearly four decades. The popular food court item has been a staple at Costco, with recent additions such as a $2.49 chocolate chip cookie and a $6.99 turkey sandwich. Despite changes to the food options, Costco's ancillary businesses like food courts and gas stations continue to drive member visits, with the company boasting 132 million cardholders and 875 warehouses worldwide.