Costco

Costco's Wholesale biggest appeal to consumers is the store's low prices. The chain maintains these prices in a variety of ways. First, Costco buys products in bulk. Most grocery items, including fruit, come in large containers and must be purchased as is. Products in the frozen section are generally found in large quantities in big boxes. This makes Costco especially appealing to large families, schools and businesses. Costco also saves money by not needing to break up these products to repackage individually. The store does have a limited quantity of single-use products that are packaged individually, however. Other products, such as clothes, are placed on tables instead of hanging on a rack, eliminating the need to purchase hangers.

The store also keeps prices low by maintaining an affordable warehouse atmosphere instead of a glitzy retail store. While Costco employees wander around the store frequently, they do not engage customers unless asked. Most employees stick to keeping the warehouse operations running smoothly. Typically, Costco houses only one variety or brand of any given product. Many products in the store are labeled under Costco's own brand, Kirkland Signature. Costco also saves by not offering any bags for customers to use when checking out. Instead, Costco employees pack purchases into old boxes.

Besides home goods, food, wine, electronics, entertainment and other products, Costco offers additional services at some locations. Many locations have gas pumps, some of which are available to the public. Some locations offer basic eye exams and sell frames to members. Warehouses typically have in-house pharmacies, car maintenance services and small delis. Frequently, Costco features seasonal goods that rotate in and out of store inventory. Many Costco locations carry holiday decorations in the winter and gardening supplies in the summer. Costco In-store promotions and deals are regular occurrences; the store is known for handing out a number of free food samples on certain days to promote featured products.

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