Originally Posted by
SBQ
As I mentioned before, Costco is entirely a different "shopping experience" than what TWG could offer. Promotional food sampling, name brands (and just you wait when Costco imports direct with their large US buying power). Where I grew up, no one would of thought Costco would come for a small town (of 70K population); what competing retail businesses didn't understand is Costco attracts surrounding communities to drive in and shop. Wellington can easily have 2 Costco warehouses, 1 near Porirua and other towards Lower Hutt. Being like Walmart, they strategically pick locations where people are willing to drive out to. (People will when prices are 1/3rd less than other retailers).
I also mentioned The Warehouse 20+ years ago also had issues in securing brands and product lines as other retailers had contract agreements. Costco doesn't need that ; the WILL import direct overseas from name brand suppliers. Oh and Costco's return policy is best in industry ; they also force the distributor or supplier to take back broken defective items or for warranty.