Costco’s returns have been weaker lately, so they are increasing their membership fee to compensate. The analysts are ecstatic; they love Costco more than Sam’s Club.
I have a client that raves about the superiority of Costco verses Sam’s while only having a Costco membership.
We have memberships to both. Both have screwed up the renewals. Service has been ok at both.
But where Sam’s shines for my staff and I over Costco is the service to small business owners. Sam’s opens up early for small business owners, so we don’t have to wait with the masses constantly.
Costco has no real benefits for small business owners that separate them from regular member benefits.