I am thankful that my father got me toilet paper I am, I am however having difficulties seeing how Costco’s house brand of toilet paper can have the maple leaf on it. Sure it is made in Canada, by machinery in Canada with a bit of human quality monitoring done by some Canadians but the profits are still going to the US.

Am I going to far with my boycott ideals and only wanting to shop Canadian, at Canadian stores/chains to keep as much as that money in Canada? Do not get me wrong I understand that there are Canadians who depend on US stores for their income and it is not exactly easy to get a job at a Canadian equivalent right now. Am I wrong in wanting all the US retail to F off and be replaced by Canadian things?

I am also aware that Costco is kinda sorta like the good guy saying no to a lot of Trumps stuff.

  • Bldck@beehaw.org
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    2 days ago

    If it’s any consolation, Costco’s margin is close to zero on their toilet paper. Their income comes from the membership fees

    Most general merchandise is between 1-3% margin.

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      You do need to buy a membership to shop though. Meaning you 100% support them even when you don’t buy TP.