Written by a former warehouse club buyer, Costco Wholesale - Buying, Merchandising and Operating bridges the information gap between what you know and what club buyers want and provides a clear window on this growing $202.9 billion worldwide club operator.
Key chapters include: category sales, worldwide industry sales, private label analysis, private label detail, club observations, Costco.com review, buying strategies, packaging strategies, a detailed history of Price Club and Costco, a review of seasonal programs, a 10-year fiscal financial review, location list and sales and location projections through 2026.
Key chapters include: category sales, worldwide industry sales, private label analysis, private label detail, club observations, Costco.com review, buying strategies, packaging strategies, a detailed history of Price Club and Costco, a review of seasonal programs, a 10-year fiscal financial review, location list and sales and location projections through 2026.
Table of Contents
- What is a Warehouse Club?
- Club Sales Data
- Location Analysis
- Category Analysis
- Buying, Merchandising and Operating
- Understanding Club Buyers
- Club Industry Survey
- Packaging
- Private Label
- Seasonal Analysis
- Costco.com
- Intern
Companies Mentioned
- BJ's Wholesale
- Costco Wholesale
- PriceSmart
- Sam's Club