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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Jennifer Saibil

Sam's Club Fee Hike May Inadvertently Boost Costco as Price Gap Narrows

Sam's Club raises annual fees to $60, narrowing its $15 advantage over Costco to just $5, likely driving price-sensitive members to Costco instead.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Justin Pope

Costco's First Fee Hike in 7 Years Signals Pricing Power and Future Growth

Costco raised premium membership fees to $130 annually, first increase in seven years. Only 0.1% renewal decline despite hike, suggesting strong pricing power ahead.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Walmart's High-Margin Growth Engine Outpaces BJ's Despite Premium Valuation

Walmart's high-margin advertising and membership businesses fuel faster earnings growth than revenue, outpacing BJ's Wholesale, which faces margin pressure despite trading at a cheaper valuation.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Daniel Sparks

Costco Approaches $1,000 Milestone Amid Valuation Concerns

Costco's stock nears $1,000 driven by strong sales and e-commerce growth, but its 50x earnings valuation leaves little room for error.
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