From the Atlanta Daily World:

Photo: Getty Images Costco has recorded 13 consecutive weeks of increased foot traffic as it reaffirms its commitment to DEI. According to Retail Brew, Costco’s increased foot traffic reached the 13-week mark during the week of March 17. Unlike Target, Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers, Costco moved to uphold its DEI initiatives amid attacks … Continued

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  • rivan@lemm.ee
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    25 days ago

    They only make money off memberships, so they take it very seriously.

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      25 days ago

      They only make money off of memberships? What an incredibly silly thing to say. This feels like a fact that has gone through the telephone game and become a myth. I wouldn’t be surprised if they made the majority from memberships, but to say they only make money from them is just ridiculous.

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        25 days ago

        True on the margins they make some small profit from the Tire Centers and leases for the Optometrists and Pharmacists, but it’s a well known fact that their business model is primarily centered around memberships. And just so you don’t think I’m blowing smoke up your ass for internet clout, I worked there as a sample guy for a few years during college and learned this from the managers and employees id befriended. It may not be completely true these days, but from what I can see that’s still largely the case.