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Changing supply chains isn't as easy as 1, 2, 3

by Tracey Samuelson
May 22, 2019
Some companies are better suited to change where they get things made than others.
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Big companies are raising wages as competition heats up

by Mitchell Hartman
Apr 9, 2019
Finding and retaining workers can be a challenge.
The competition for workers is getting fierce. 
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For big retailers, a mixed bag of holiday results

by Renata Sago
Jan 10, 2019
We heard a lot of rosy retail forecasts heading into the holiday season. Consumer confidence was high, the economy was strong and sales were going to be great. How’d it pan out? A bit of a mixed bag, actually. Some big retailers, like Target and Costco, have posted strong holiday sales results. Others, like Macy’s […]
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Costco’s membership warehouse model has been faring well in the competitive retail space

by Mitchell Hartman
May 29, 2018
Later this week, we’ll get quarterly earnings from Costco, the nationwide warehouse-discounter. The chain offers a limited number of items — premium and private-label — priced to sell. So how is the company faring as it faces an ever-more competitive retail landscape for brick-and-mortar and online sales? Click the audio player above to hear the full […]
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Costco members are going to see higher fees this June

by Annie Baxter
Mar 3, 2017
Basic annual memberships for the warehouse club retailer will cost $60.
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Will Costco lose its valuable members to Amazon Prime?

by Annie Baxter
Sep 29, 2016
Costco's membership fees are a big part of its business.
About 75 percent of Costco's operating income is from its membership fees.
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Costco braces for its breakup with American Express

by Andy Uhler
May 25, 2016
The warehouse retailer will accept only Visa come June, then bump membership fees.
Costco is making the move to Visa as its exclusive credit card provider.
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Another Costco bonus for members: discount cars

by Annie Baxter
Jun 11, 2015
Costco earns most of its revenue from member fees for helping members find bargains.
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Why would credit cards want Costco?

by Nova Safo
Feb 16, 2015
AmEx is out of the picture, but partnering with Costco is still alluring
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Smart and Final goes public

by Dan Weissmann
Sep 24, 2014
The company wants to grab a piece of a business that's getting more competitive.
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