The One Costco Hack You Need To Know Before Shopping

There are several Costco shopping tips. The food court has healthful options and the bakery is near the vegetable section

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. But understanding one technique can ease every warehouse trip. These 7 products are flying off Costco shelves right now.

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Your Costco: clockwise or counterclockwise?" Redditor @alexj765 asked lately. They made a good point: warehouse layout knowledge saves time.

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More than 400 people polled indicated their warehouse was counterclockwise as of early Wednesday, June 16. Nearly 300 respondents said clockwise.

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One commenter noted that some establishments must make do with their space, therefore the poll isn't inclusive.

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No matter the direction, Costco calls the main circular near the middle of the shop "The Race Track," which leads to each sector.

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Stores start with electronics and clothing, then produce, dry products, then frozen foods.Shopping somewhere new may seem strange.

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You may accidentally walk toward the checkout. Knowing the layout helps speed up and simplify shopping.

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Costco "is a scavenger hunt," one employee told Business Insider in 2018—on purpose. There are methods to defraud the warehousing system

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They argue knowing the layout is one. Frozen foods, $5 rotisserie chicken, bottled water, gas, and tires are cheaper.

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