Costco Wholesale Corp.

Gasoline price inflation continues to drive healthy comps for the membership club chain.

After a foodservice debut, the new pork cuts are ready for prime time at retail, said commodity group said.

Even the well-off are responding to price-sensitive strategies and messages, noted data provider MRI.

BJ's Wholesale Club is planning to roll out two locations in the Brooklyn, N.Y. neighborhoods of Bensonhurst and Canarsie -- and labor unions and local food retailers are none too happy about it, according to a local press report.

Thanks in part to a lift from consumers who spent their economic stimulus checks disproportionately at discounters and warehouse clubs, Wal-Mart, BJ's Wholesale Club, Costco, and Target all reported increased July 2008 sales.

Costco Wholesale Corp. is committing to warning its customers about mercury contamination in fish by posting Food and Drug Administration mercury advice on signs at seafood counters in all of its stores.

The show is a version of "Catch 21" Customized for Shoppers.

The economic climate and gas prices continue to benefit warehouse club retailers, and were key drivers of double-digit sales growth in June for Costco Wholesale Corp.