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00:02Costco is widening its pricing advantage as consumers become more price-sensitive,
00:07with J.P. Morgan estimating the retailer can be up to 60% cheaper than traditional grocery
00:13stores, according to Benzinga. The company's model relies on limited SK use, bulk buying,
00:19and capped markups to maintain consistently low prices. This structure allows Costco to
00:24undercut competitors that rely on promotions and operate with thinner margins.
00:30J.P. Morgan also noted Costco is roughly 30% cheaper than Walmart and Target on a relative
00:35basis. The pricing gap is shifting consumer behavior as shoppers migrate toward lower-cost
00:40options. Competitors face pressure from complex supply chains and higher SKU counts, which limit
00:46their ability to match prices without reducing profitability. For all things money, visit
00:51Benzinga.com.
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