Warehouse Clubs & Superstores
Industry Description
The US warehouse club and superstore industry includes about 20 companies with some 4,000 stores and combined annual revenue of about $360 billion. Major companies include Sam's Club (Wal-Mart); Costco Wholesale; BJ’s Wholesale Club; and Meijer. The industry is highly concentrated: the top four companies account for about 90 percent of revenue.
SIC: 5399
NAICS: 452910
NAICS: 452910
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Top 5 Companies
| Company | Sales | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 421,849.00M | Bentonville, AR |
| Carrefour SA | 121,273.03M | Levallois-Perret, France |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | 88,915.00M | Issaquah, WA |
| Groupe Auchan S.A. | 56,310.40M | Croix, France |
| Sam's Club | 46,700.00M | Bentonville, AR |
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Strong Industry Growth - Driven by consumer interest in low prices and a...
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US consumer spending on nondurable goods, an indicator of warehouse or superstore sales, rose 6.1 percent in November 2011 compared to the same month in 2010.
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Costco's Membership Fees on the Rise - Costco recently increased its annual membership fees by 10 percent. Individuals and business members now pay $55; executive members now pay $110. The increases will...
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