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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…
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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…
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Why does Costco sell luxury items?

by Jana Kasperkevic Feb 5, 2018
Everyone loves a good deal.
A worker pushes carts outside a Costco Wholesale store in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
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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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