Warehouse clubs in the United States - statistics & facts

A comparison between warehouse club players

In terms of net sales, Costco ranked number one generating nearly 100 billion U.S. dollars more than its counterpart Sam’s Club, and seven times more than BJ’s Wholesale Club. Concerning locations in the United States, Sam’s Club operated slightly more warehouses than Costco, while BJ’s had a little over 200 stores across the territory. Unlike BJ’s, Costco and Sam’s Club have an international presence. Costco not only operates in North America, but it also has a presence in some European and Asian countries, as well as Australia. In the case of Sam’s Club, the retailer has stores in Mexico, Brazil, and China.

Are warehouse clubs a good option?

Warehouse clubs are more likely to be a great deal if consumers like to buy in bulk and are committed to certain brands. However, membership fees which can range from 45 U.S. dollars to 120 U.S. dollars (depending on the company), could end up being a significant expense if consumers are not able to save at least the amount that they are paying for their membership annually. In this regard, warehouse clubs usually offer two types of memberships: a basic and a premium one. Each contains different benefits and rewards. When comparing Sam’s Club, Costco’s, and BJ’s premium membership, Sam’s Club is the less expensive one, costing 100 U.S. dollars per year.

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