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Why you won’t find certain popular items at Costco

Costco limits variety to focus on larger package sizes and high-volume sellers rather than stocking every back-to-school item like some competitors.

Published Jul 28, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

With back-to-school spending estimated to be as much as $30.4 billion this year, you may think Costco would offer aisles and aisles of supplies, like Walmart.