Costco food courts sold a record 358,000 whole pizzas on Halloween 2024, underscoring the scale of the warehouse retailer’s operations.<br />The video details Costco price codes and signage, including Costco .97 meaning final markdowns and the asterisk price tag signaling discontinued items. It notes manager-approved .00 clearance unique to locations, manufacturer promotions ending in 9, and standard .99 pricing.<br />Employees describe January as the deepest discount period for electronics, apparel, and home goods, and typical 4–8 week sale rotations. Operational practices include bakery cooling below 80°F before packaging, legal alcohol sales to non-members in 14 states, and stricter photo ID checks since August 2024. Staff also flag peak food court demand Thursday through Sunday and shorter weekday waits.
