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To: bobcat62

It is a “loss leader”... they make up for it in other sales. but if a non-member shows up to just eat the food, they truly are just losing money.


12 posted on 04/01/2024 10:08:54 AM PDT by Tipllub
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To: Tipllub

Thank you.


23 posted on 04/01/2024 10:39:32 AM PDT by gov_bean_ counter (Eccl 10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left )
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To: Tipllub

Costco prints a billion + dollars with membership fees. They can afford to subsidize the hot dogs and pizza a bit.


27 posted on 04/01/2024 10:48:12 AM PDT by lodi90
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