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Elmhurst 1925 releases 3-pack for Unsweetened Cashew Milk

October 30, 2025

Elmhurst 1925 has partnered with Costco to launch an exclusive three-pack of its best-selling Unsweetened Cashew Milk. This move marks its official entry into the warehouse club space.

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Club stores appeal to consumers with convenience, pricing

Channel’s steady performance can be contributed to various factors

Chloe Alverson

July 31, 2025

Club stores have performed well with a variety of factors contributing to that performance.

Value, consumer savings drive growth for club stores

Private label brands help drive shopper loyalty within channel

Lauren Sabetta

July 29, 2024

The value proposition presented by warehouse clubs — offering lower average costs per item through bulk buying — prompts a jump in sales share for major warehouse club stores, research shows.

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Club stores help consumers fulfill their quest for value

Technology elevates club store experience, online presence

Jessica Jacobsen

August 1, 2023

Consumers’ quest for value as inflation and other factors are impacting grocery bills has helped club stores become an attractive solution for shopping needs.

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Club stores conquer through curation

Members expect deals on desirable bulk items, fuel and more

Chloe Alverson

August 3, 2022

Big-box and club stores have been popular since the mid-1970s. They differ from traditional department and chain stores due to their large size, buy-in-bulk products and membership requirements.

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Consumers’ one-stop shopping lifts club store channel

Mobile apps streamline shopping process

Jessica Jacobsen

July 19, 2021

When it came to shopping this past year, many consumers prioritized one-stop shopping and cost savings as they dealt with the complexities of the pandemic. These priorities aided the warehouse clubs and supercenters channel as more consumers stockpiled goods and dealt with reduced shopping options.

Jones Soda creates custom 12-pack for Costco’s Bay Area locations

July 16, 2021

Jones Soda Co., Seattle, created a limited-edition, three-flavor Red, White and Blue 12-pack for Costco’s 57 Bay Area locations.

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Club stores pivot in pandemic climate

Healthy products, omni-channel offerings drive club store growth

Sarah Graybill

August 3, 2020

In the pandemic climate, club stores are adapting to include healthier in-store offers, along with technological advancements.

Club store channel performance holds steady

Stores find new ways to enhance shopping experience

Taylor Karg

August 21, 2019

Amid the time in retail where eCommerce seems to reign supreme, club stores actually are holding their own and showing revenue growth.

Ecommerce affecting profitability of club stores

Club stores offer online grocery incentives, free shipping

Barbara Harfmann

August 13, 2018

The combined sales of the Top 3 club stores — Costco, Sam’s Club and BJ’s Wholesale Club — reached an estimated $158.4 billion in 2017, up 2.9 percent over 2016, according to Chicago-based Mintel’s June 2017 report “Warehouse Clubs US.” Yet, shrinking households no longer needing to purchase bulk items, eCommerce profitability and the cost of membership fees are barriers to the success of club stores.