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[-] lefaucet@slrpnk.net 34 points 4 days ago

"while Costco was seeing a direct impact from tariffs on imports of some fresh food items from Central and South America, it decided not to increase prices 'because they are key staple items' for its customers."

Is.... Is this a capitalistic megacorp... Acting like a good guy?

Squint

I maintain doubt... Unless... ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿ‘ˆ

[-] vateso5074@lemmy.world 26 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Something something no ethical consumption under capitalism, and no corporation is your friend.

But on the average, relative to other American retailers, Costco is probably one of the less shitty. They pay workers higher wages and are pretty consumer friendly.

I once bought a laptop from them that developed an issue with its keyboard just after a year of owning it. The manufacturer refused to do anything about it, but Costco's own warranty was twice as long and they fixed it free of charge. I can't hate them that much.

[-] frongt@lemmy.zip 2 points 4 days ago

Except for being anti-union.

[-] vateso5074@lemmy.world 2 points 4 days ago

Exactly. But which American retailer isn't?

[-] OshaqHennessey@midwest.social 8 points 4 days ago

Yeah, Costco is surprisingly not scummy under its current leadership. They and Arizona are the only two I don't have any major issues with.

[-] ronigami@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago

Them and Newman's Own. Although they're both very similar outliers, they're wealthy people intentionally hijacking capitalism to do something good in the world.

[-] paultimate14@lemmy.world 3 points 4 days ago

When the revolution comes (spoiler: it won't, but I like to dream) we eat the worst corporations first. Kroger's, Mejer, Albertsons, United Natural Foods, Wal-Mart, Amazon.

I'm not saying Costco is perfect, but they're a lower priority.

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