Best Things to Get at Costco Right Now, From Employee — September 2025

2025-09-05T14:18:56Z

I’ve been a Costco employee for 20 years and am always on the hunt for the best new items.
This month, Costco has tasty meals like chicken and waffles and Oats Overnight oatmeal shakes.
The Nike pullover sweatshirts and Clearly six-piece organization sets also caught my eye.

I’ve worked at Costco for two decades, which means I’m always on top of the new items the warehouse is selling each month.

Whether you’re looking for tasty meals or stylish apparel, Costco has something for everyone. Here are eight of the best things I’m seeing on shelves this month.

The Nike pullover sweatshirts have been selling quickly at my store.

Word clearly got around fast that my store had these Nike sweatshirts in stock, because they’ve been selling out quickly. In my opinion, they’re perfect for those cool fall nights when the temperatures start to drop.

The sweatshirts come in crewneck and hoodie options in colors like black, white, gray, and blue.

Costco has a great selection of designer fragrances.

This month, my store has a great selection of designer fragrances in the beauty aisle. I saw options from high-end brands like Gucci, Chanel, and Marc Jacobs, just to name a few.

The best part? Even more options can be found on the Costco website.

Start your Christmas shopping early with the Jim Shore Grinch statue.

Summer’s not even officially over yet, but Costco has already gotten a head start on Christmas.

Although it may seem early, shoppers have been loving this resin statue of the Grinch stealing a Christmas tree, designed by artist Jim Shore.

If you purchase this item, just be sure to keep it inside, as it’s not made to withstand outdoor conditions.

Keep your kitchen neat with the Clearly 6-piece organization set.

Whether you’re looking to organize your pantry, fridge, drawers, or cabinets, the Clearly six-piece set can help keep your kitchen tidy.

The clear, stackable storage set includes two wide and four narrow bins, making it easy to see what’s inside.

I’m excited to try the Oats Overnight high-protein oatmeal shakes.

I was excited when my store got a shipment of the Oats Overnight high-protein oatmeal shakes. They seem like a convenient and nutritious breakfast solution packed with protein and fiber.

Each box comes with two flavors — glazed blueberry doughnut and strawberries and cream — and a shaker bottle, which makes it easy to prepare and transport the shakes.

The chicken and waffles prepared meal makes a great brunch or dinner option.

At my store, customers have been loving the chicken and waffles prepared meal in the deli section.

This kit makes a fun, indulgent brunch or dinner option, and its contents reheat well in the air fryer. In addition to the fried chicken thighs and Belgian waffles, the meal comes with maple syrup and hot honey.

The Fresh Addition steak bites are a tasty way to get your protein in.

If you’re looking for a quick and convenient way to get your protein in, you may want to check out the Fresh Addition steak bites.

Each package contains six servings of the fully cooked steak bites, which are easy to take on the go. Each serving contains 120 calories and 20 grams of protein.