Costco's Membership-Based Model Fuels Growth, Sets Sights on Executive Cardholders with Exclusive Perks
ByAinvest
Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 9:52 pm ET1min read
COST--
The global retail industry is projected to reach $36.9 trillion by 2030, with Costco Wholesale standing out through its membership-driven operating model. The company has added or adjusted three perks for its Executive cardholders, who account for over 74% of its net sales. Costco's unique path to success has allowed it to differentiate itself from competitors, and its size enables it to purchase products in bulk, lowering per-unit costs and passing the savings along to shoppers.

Stay ahead of the market.
Get curated U.S. market news, insights and key dates delivered to your inbox.
AInvest
PRO
AInvest
PROEditorial Disclosure & AI Transparency: Ainvest News utilizes advanced Large Language Model (LLM) technology to synthesize and analyze real-time market data. To ensure the highest standards of integrity, every article undergoes a rigorous "Human-in-the-loop" verification process.
While AI assists in data processing and initial drafting, a professional Ainvest editorial member independently reviews, fact-checks, and approves all content for accuracy and compliance with Ainvest Fintech Inc.’s editorial standards. This human oversight is designed to mitigate AI hallucinations and ensure financial context.
Investment Warning: This content is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional investment, legal, or financial advice. Markets involve inherent risks. Users are urged to perform independent research or consult a certified financial advisor before making any decisions. Ainvest Fintech Inc. disclaims all liability for actions taken based on this information. Found an error?Report an Issue

Comments
No comments yet