As the new year begins, many retirees look for practical ways to stretch their budgets and prepare for seasonal needs. Buying a handful of reliable essentials in bulk at Costco can help reduce repeat shopping trips, guard against price increases and keep everyday costs more predictable in 2026.
Costco’s Kirkland Signature brand is especially affordable. Here are six items to stock up on.
Kirkland Signature Adults 50+ Mature Multi, 400 Tablets
- Price: $14.74
January is right in the heart of cold and flu season. Retirees should be thinking about stocking up on bulk immune defense, like these Kirkland Signature mature multi-vitamin tablets. As we age, our immune systems need more help to stay strong, and there’s nothing more precious to invest in than health.
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Kirkland Signature Dark Roast Decaf Coffee
- Price: $26.59
Cold winter months call for hot beverages, and making coffee at home is vastly more affordable than buying it out. Save on gas and cash with Kirkland Signature dark roast decaf — less caffeine is better for the health. Three pounds of this ground delicious coffee will help warm your winter woes.
Kirkland Signature Alkaline AA Batteries, 48-Count
- Price: $15.99
Many people find themselves with holiday gifts that require batteries. And you don’t want to be caught in winter storms without all your favorite electronics powered to the max. Stock up on Kirkland Signature AA batteries, the most common type required.
Kirkland Signature Bath Tissue, 30 Rolls
- Price: $24.99
When it comes to household items everyone uses, you can’t ever have too much bath tissue. Anyone who lived through the great toilet paper shortage of the COVID-19 pandemic might already have an urge to hoard bath tissue, and now you can do it cheaply. Kirkland Signature bath tissue is two-ply, 380 sheets per roll and 30 rolls per package.
Kirkland Signature, Extra Virgin Italian Olive Oil
- Price: $27.99
Set up your pantry with all the items you need to make cooking at home easy, delicious and healthy. Kirkland Signature extra virgin Italian olive oil will give your food a rich flavor that’s restaurant quality. You can take home 2 liters for just $27.99.
Kirkland Signature Pet Food
- Price: Varies
Pet food costs can cut deeply into those retirement funds if you’re not careful. However, with Kirkland Signature dog food and cat food, you won’t feel guilty serving you fur babies high quality food because of the affordable prices. A 25-pound bag of Kirkland Signature adult formula lamb, rice and vegetable dog food is $24.99, and a 25-pound bag of Kirkland Signature chicken and rice cat food is $26.99.
By stocking up on these Kirkland staples early in the year, retirees can save money, avoid last-minute runs to the store and head into 2026 with fewer everyday expenses to worry about.
Editor’s note: Pricing is accurate as of Dec. 31, 2025. Pricing and availability are subject to change.
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