Costco, a retail giant, thrives not just on bulk sales but on a sophisticated business model centered around memberships.

The sole private-label brand at Costco is an essential part of the retailer’s positioning with customers and a way for Costco to stand out against competitors. Kirkland, which is exclusive to ...

Since Costco launched its Kirkland Signature brand, it expanded to offer hundreds of products. Here's how the chain keeps its ...

With Amazon reportedly planning to expand its roster of private label products, competitors may need to up the ante. Wal-Mart (NYSE:WMT), Target (NYSE:TGT) and Costco (NASDAQ:COST) are just a few ...

Photo: Bloomberg News Unfortunately for Kind LLC, that meant its own best-selling, chocolate-dipped, slightly salty Kind Bars now faced cheaper competition on Costco’s shelves. Kirkland ...

Private-label and Costco brand products are sold ... which allows it to offer products in bulk at lower prices than its competitors. Costco uses its membership to drive customer loyalty.

The sole private-label brand at Costco is an essential part of the retailer's positioning with customers and a way for Costco to stand out against competitors. Kirkland, which is exclusive to ...