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Originally Posted by jhynesrockmtn
Costco was originally set up primarily as a local wholesale vendor for smaller businesses. Back when I had them as an audit client, the bulk of the $'s spent were by local restaurants, small retailers and service providers buying supplies. They had wholesale only hours, etc. I believe they still do although I haven't paid much attention in a long time. I would guess that a good % of volume from a financial perspective is wholesale to local businesses.
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no wholesale hours here.
we have all sorts of wholesome food available locally. none of it is at Costco. or Walmart. the (marginally) extra cost is more than justified, imho