<![CDATA[How Costco became a 'third place']]>Mr wtg and I love shopping at Costco, so I totally get it!

On the surface, Costco is a popular spot for Americans to stretch their grocery dollar, but it also feeds a deeply human need. As physical community spaces disappear and social bonds fray, the warehouse giant has emerged as an unexpected anchor for connection.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/retail/2026/09/16/the-surprising-community-culture-of-costco/91585945007/

]]>https://wtf.coffee-room.com/topic/4077/how-costco-became-a-third-placeRSS for NodeSat, 19 Sep 2026 05:24:19 GMTSat, 19 Sep 2026 00:31:25 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to How Costco became a 'third place' on Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:34:20 GMT]]>Curious. I never thought of Costco as a “third place “. But I guess it works for some.

Did you see the article about the woman who set up a samples table at Costco and distributed free tequila shots in paper cups? She made a lot of people happy before she was discovered and escorted out.

My kind of lady!

]]>https://wtf.coffee-room.com/post/29611https://wtf.coffee-room.com/post/29611Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:34:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How Costco became a 'third place' on Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:26:15 GMT]]>Not my Costco. Shopping for with the Visigoths.

]]>https://wtf.coffee-room.com/post/29610https://wtf.coffee-room.com/post/29610Sat, 19 Sep 2026 01:26:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to How Costco became a 'third place' on Sat, 19 Sep 2026 00:54:43 GMT]]>I don't think it would be the same here.

People here walk through places like Costco stone faced.

That's how everyone acts here everywhere in public.

I remember people being a little more outgoing but not much.

There are men who go to Costco to have sex in the bathrooms.

Either that or I've been misled.

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