That growing customer base left Costco well positioned for the recovery that would take shape in 2010, despite some members questioning the benefit of the annual cost of membership at the time. 7 Stocks to Buy to Survive a Bear Market Costco's gotten pretty good at hitting curve balls though, and has the size and know-how to handle food deflation. InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Costco (NASDAQ: COST ) isn't a recession-proof company, because no such company exists.