How well is Costco performing from a strategic perspective? Does Costco enjoy a competitive advantage over Sam's Club? Over BJ$\text{'}$s

Wholesale? If so$,$ what is the nature of its competitive advantage? Does Costco have a winning strategy? Why or why not?

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Costco has grown to become the third largest retailer in the United States and the world, and the clear leader of the discount

warehouse and wholesale club segment of the North American retailing industry.

Net sales at Costco's warehouses are rising briskly; memberships and membership fees are likewise rising. Sales per warehouse

location are exceptionally robust.

Costco has limited opportunities to open additional warehouses annually for many years to come it has saturated many states at the

national level.

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