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I've worked at Costco for 19 years. Here are 9 of the best things I'm seeing on shelves right now.


2025-05-06T15:03:02Z

  • As a Costco employee of 19 years, I’m always scanning the shelves for exciting new products.
  • This month, Costco is carrying tasty treats like the strawberry streusel cheesecake.
  • The Ion Luma Duo lantern speakers are perfect for entertaining.

As a Costco employee of 19 years, I always look forward to scanning the shelves for exciting new products.

This month, the warehouse is carrying lots of great items for springfrom tasty treats to fun outdoor accessories.

Here are 9 items I recommend checking out this May.

Dubai chocolate has finally made its way to Costco.


The Chocovia Dubai-style chocolates have been very popular at my store.

Veronica Thatcher

The Chocovia Dubai-style chocolates have been popular both in-store and on social media. The creamy milk chocolate tastes great with the pistachio and kadaif crunch.

At my store, I’ve noticed lots of people coming in specifically to buy this item. When we first starting stocking the chocolates, they sold out within two days.

The CleverMade foldable tote bag on wheels is perfect for the summer.


The box for a CleverMade foldable tote bag on wheels.

The CleverMade foldable tote bag can hold up to 75 pounds.

Veronica Thatcher

This CleverMade foldable tote bag is great for everything from picnics and sporting events to laundry and shopping.

The foldable tote bag can hold up to 75 pounds and comes on wheels that swivel 360 degrees, making it easy to maneuver.

Make lunch easy with the chicken and salami sandwiches.


Two sandwiches and a container of tortellini salad in a larger container.

The chicken and salami sandwiches come with a side of tortellini pasta salad.

Veronica Thatcher

Meal prepping can be hard when you’re short on time. Luckily, though, the Costco deli section always has delicious new premade items to try.

This month, the chicken and salami sandwiches caught my eye. Served with a side of tortellini pasta salad, the sandwiches are topped with tomatoes and Swiss cheese. They also come with a packet of Dijon mayonnaise.

The Ion Luma Duo lantern speakers are perfect for entertaining.


Two purple lantern speakers on top of a box that reads "Ion Luma Duo."

The Ion Luma Duo lantern speakers have eight different LED light modes.

Veronica Thatcher

The rechargeable Ion Luma Duo lantern speakers are great for outdoor entertaining.

These waterproof lanterns have eight different LED light modes and are a stylish way to add some music to any get-together.

Customers seem to be loving the bakery’s new strawberry streusel cheesecake.


A strawberry streusel cheesecake in a plastic container.

The strawberry streusel cheesecake has a graham cracker crust.

Veronica Thatcher

The newest seasonal item in the Costco bakery is the strawberry streusel cheesecake.

The rich cheesecake filling is surrounded by a sweet graham cracker crust and topped with layers of strawberry and buttery streusel crumbs. In my opinion, it’s a dessert that will definitely leave you wanting seconds.

Take bird watching to the next level with this smart bird feeder.


The box for a solar-powered Smart bird feeder.

The bird feeder can record high-definition videos.

Veronica Thatcher

Nothing screams spring like bird watching, and with this solar-powered smart bird feeder, you can keep an eye on your feathered friends even when you’re not home.

The bird feeder has a camera that connects to an app, so you can easily view and record high-definition videos of the local birds from anywhere.

Get the perfect summer glow with the L’Oreal Paris Lumi Glotion.


A woman's hand holding a twin pack of L'Oreal Paris Lumi glow lotion.

The L’Oreal Paris Lumi Glotion can be used as a primer, bronzing drops, or highlighter.

Veronica Thatcher

Costco carries the L’Oreal Paris Lumi Glotion in several shades to give you that perfect warm-weather glow.

It can be used as a primer, bronzing drops, or even as highlighter. Each package comes with two tubes of this versatile product.

In my opinion, the Coho pack-and-carry box is a versatile must-have.


Boxes of carrying cases in beige and black colors.

The Coho pack-and-carry box comes with two storage trays.

Veronica Thatcher

Whether you’re looking for a way to store items at home or something to help you transport beach toys, the Coho pack-and-carry box seems like a great solution.

It even comes with two storage trays to keep all your items organized.

Plinko can be played inside or outdoors.


The box for a children's game called Plinko.

The Plinko game folds up for compact storage.

Veronica Thatcher

This month, Costco is carrying an at-home version of Plinko, the game featured on “The Price is Right.” The game can be used inside or outdoors and folds up nicely for compact storage.

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