Muffins Shrunk — While Prices Rose
Kirkland muffins may represent the most striking change when you factor in size and quantity. A previous $4.99 pack of six muffins (35 oz total) was replaced by a $6.99 pack of eight muffins (31 oz total).
That’s an estimated 58% effective increase when measured by weight per dollar.
For families relying on muffins as breakfast staples:
- Compare bakery pricing at supermarkets
- Freeze homemade muffins for cost control
- Track per-ounce costs, not just sticker prices
Shrinkflation has become a major issue in modern retail — and bulk stores are not immune.
We are Costco members since 1992 and buy lots of their stuff monthly. We do use Sam Club as well on the appropriate items. Although they don’t handle perishable items as well as Costco. Although neither of them handle their beer properly with temperature control and freshness being an issue.
I found many comments amusing. I love Costco. Prices have gone up on everything in this country. You can thank your government and tariffs. Retailers are just trying to hang on. Look at the many stores closing for good. I have an executive membership and it pays for its self. Our rebate checks cover the cost of the membership. If you aren’t happy…shop elsewhere. I am not a fan of Walmart. I think Costco does a great job of delivering goods to customers. I also love their electronics that are available.
I appreciate their stance on DEI, that they are suing the Trump administration re tariffs. I am happy to continue to support them.
Same with bagels buy one get one, we really don’t like to freeze breads and so then three days later 3/4 of one bag gone, other at bottom is already turning mildew places, I am also putting in the Refrigerator but take out to warm up a little but forget to eat the next day mildew starting.
1. No more smaller grocery carts .available any more-and I can not manipulate the huge ones ! there are plenty of others like myself – small or handicapped folks with have similar problem . I went home with a horrible back ache ! and the ride around carts can be hard to manipulate, especially in a crowd 2. Now as far as food prices ,they seem fair on the whole however we are concerned that the few spikes in prices will continue escalate across the board . We enjoyed shopping there and I just purchased my first hearing aids from Costco.