Club nation: Why Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's are opening new stores and gaining members
In this articleWMTCostco Wholesale, Sam's Club and BJ's Wholesale stores.Getty ImagesOn Costco's last earnings call, executives were grilled about a problem few companies have: how is the company managing crowded stores and jammed-up parking lots?That dilemma is a sign of the times for membership-based warehouse clubs. More Americans have literally joined the club — fueling growth for Costco, Walmart-owned Sam's Club and BJ's.All three retailers are opening more locations across the country. Shares of the c ...