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Date:
October 23, 2023
Time:
7:30 PM
Location:

Allen Public Library > Allen Public Library - Civic Auditorium

Address:
300 N. Allen Drive
Allen, TX 75013
Contact:
214.509.4911
Cost:
Free
Book cover of "The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z"
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OnStage @ APL presents The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z

Monday, October 23, 2023

David and Susan Schwartz discuss all things Costco, along with insider tips and tricks as they celebrate the release of their new book, "The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z."

Prepare for an entertaining and inspiring discussion of all things Costco, along with insider tips and tricks as David and Susan Schwartz celebrate the release of their new book, The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z. 

During this fun and entertaining evening, David and Susan Schwartz will share:

  • Their wild adventure of visiting over 200 Costco’s in 46 US States and thirteen countries.
  • Entertaining behind-the-scenes stories where they were given unprecedented access.
  • Insider tips and tricks to scouring the best deals and items!
  • Why do they believe Costco inspires such devoted fans and employees?
  • After visiting hundreds of Costco’s - including internationally - what are some of the unique things they came across in different parts of the world?
  • As well as many more fun facts like: 
    • Costco sells more than half of the world’s cashews.
    • They sell seven times more hotdogs than all US baseball stadiums combined.
    • When Costco changed its source of salmon from Chile to Norway it impacted the economies of both countries.
    • Costco sells six million pumpkin pies each year, but only between September and December. 
    • Costco also sells caskets and Coffins –at great prices!

David is the author of Enrico Fermi, The Last Man Who Knew Everything: The Life and Times of Enrico Fermi, Father of the Nuclear Age. Susan formerly worked for Nabisco and General Foods. After leaving corporate America, she worked freelance making TV commercials for thirteen years.

Can’t be there in person? The program will be streamed live on ACTV. For online, cable channel, and streaming app options, view the Watch ACTV  page or use the live streaming link provided in the sidebar.


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