Warehouse Club Focus (WCF) exclusively reports on the warehouse club industry. WCF began in 1997 and a former club buyer writes each issue. It is published twice a month and more than 623 issues have been published.
Sales at BJ’s, Costco, PriceSmart and Sam’s Club were $365.9 billion in 2022, increasing 13.2%.
WCF is the warehouse club industry’s respected voice. The largest CPG companies read WCF. Additionally, countless suppliers, brokers and packagers read WCF. Suppliers want information that helps them sell their products to BJ’s, Costco, PriceSmart and Sam’s Club buyers. WCF’s goal is to focus on topics addressing that need.
Past issues have featured: buying philosophies, packaging and category sales.
Some Key Updates:
- The June 14, 2024 issue features a history of BJ's Wholesale Club.
- The June 28, 2024 issue features analysis from the bakery, produce, fresh food and deli categories at each club.
- The July 12, 2024 issue features an article about why Costco's $1.50 hot dog and soda combination is profitable.
- The July 26, 2024 issue will feature observations from BJ's, Costco and Sam's Club locations in New Jersey.
Companies Mentioned
- BJ's Wholesale
- Costco Wholesale
- Sam's Club
- PriceSmart
