The latest report says the downsized offering is drawing praise from some customers for reducing waste while prompting fresh questions about whether it still represents good value.
The debate centres on the trade-off between convenience and cost, with shoppers split over whether a smaller pack better matches household needs or weakens Costco's bulk-buy appeal.
The item was highlighted alongside other food-retail talking points, reflecting broader consumer scrutiny of portion sizes, pricing and waste as shoppers weigh everyday grocery purchases.
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