CostCo CaseHateFrom 8 fixSubmatBefore completing these exercises, be sure to read the Costco case.12How well is Costco performing from a strategic perspective? Does Costco enjoy a competibe advantage over Sam's Club? Over BI's Wholesale? If so, what is the nature of its competitive advantage? Does Costco have a winning strategy? Why or why not?Part 12 of 13Select "Yes" for those statements below that are accurate and choose "no" for those that are not.Costco has grown to become the third largest retailer in the United States and the world, and the clear leader of the discount3.84 warehouse and wholesale club segment of the North American retailing industry.pointsNet sales at Costco's warehouses are rising briskly; memberships and membership fees are likewlse rising, Sales per warehouse Iocation are exceptionally robust.Costco has ample opportunities to open additional warehouses annually for many years to come, thus paving the way for continued growth in sales and membership.The company's stores attract upscal consumers in large numbers; many members are loyal Costco shoppers.Costco has recently had the slowest rate of growth in sales revenues, operating income, and net income. B. J's Wholesale is clearly a distant third in the membership warehouse segment and will likely never match the other two rivals in terms of total numbers of stores or sales per store or overall customer draw and allure.Next