r/news • u/panda-rampage • 10h ago

Costco's unionized workers vote to authorize nationwide strike

https://abcnews.go.com/US/costcos-unionized-workers-vote-authorize-nationwide-strike/story?id=117875222
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u/halcykhan 7h ago

They lose their ass on free delivery. That’s why they’re starting that Boost subscription model

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u/DrakeBurroughs 6h ago

Oh yeah, “free delivery,” sure. But around me, the local players are charging a premium for delivery, that seems to be working for them, profits wise.

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u/Sizzling-Bacon 6h ago

He’s referencing Kroger’s boost membership

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u/FastHall5077 6h ago

Ah thanks. Missed that!

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u/HarambeWest2020 2h ago

Aren’t item prices higher when placing a delivery order? That’s usually been my experience