Costco Isn't Just a Retailer -- It's a Subscription Business in Disguise

When most people think about Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST), they picture oversized shopping carts, pallets of bulk goods, and weekend crowds hunting for bargains. It's an easy image to latch onto: Costco is a big-box retailer, through and through.However, that view overlooks the broader narrative. Costco isn't just selling groceries or paper towels -- it's selling access. The warehouse model operates more like a subscription business than a traditional store. For investors, this distinction is crucial.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool