TUCSON, AZ - APRIL 4: A woman looks over a coupon sheet while standing next to bulk packages of paper towels at a Costco store April 4, 2008 in Tucson, Arizona. As the American economy slows down, consumers are increasingly turning to thrifty measures to push their money further. Costco stores sell items in bulk, often reducing costs. Getty Images logo Getty Images 50 months ago

TUCSON, AZ - APRIL 4: A woman looks over a coupon sheet while standing next to bulk packages of paper towels at a Costco store April 4, 2008 in Tucson, Arizona. As the American economy slows down, consumers are increasingly turning to thrifty measures to push their money further. Costco stores sell items in bulk, often reducing costs.

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