Costco brings back free samples after coronavirus hiatus

Costco said on a recent earnings call that it's bringing back free food samples in its aisles — a beloved quirk of the warehouse stores that an aggressive shopper can turn into a meal.

Why it matters: Costco said safety protocols will be added, "including all samples prepared behind plexiglass, prepared in smaller batches for better safety control, and [distributed] to members one at a time."