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mikestew 7 hours ago

During what I seem to recall was an earnings call about ten years ago, it was stated that Costco doesn't do loss-leaders. What they more likely do is sell the gas close to cost.

loco5niner 5 hours ago | parent [-]

Their rotisserie chicken is certainly a loss leader, even if they don't call it that.

rpaik 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Same thing with hotdog combo at $1.50. The price hasn't changed in 40+ years.

Here's a good article: https://www.inc.com/bill-murphy-jr/how-costco-turns-loss-lea...

stefap2 6 minutes ago | parent [-]

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