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Warehouse Companies: Costco And Sam's Club

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The warehouse companies, such as Costco and Sam’s Club, use the subscription business model. Customers, who want to buy at the store and get the best offers, discounts have to buy a membership with the commitment of lower prices for the initial cost (Page 2015 n.p.). The companies’ customers subscribe not for products, but rather for serves of low prices.

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