Sounds like an erroneous analysis to me. The cost of a $60 membership pales in comparison to the cost of the space needed to store bulk items, especially refrigerated, and the cost of travel to and from a Costco, which are not located in the poorest areas.
Most importantly, $60 cash upfront for a membership fee is nothing compared to all the cash you need to buy bulk items upfront. Is selling bulk items a way to keep "riff-raff" out?
Most importantly, $60 cash upfront for a membership fee is nothing compared to all the cash you need to buy bulk items upfront. Is selling bulk items a way to keep "riff-raff" out?