January 26, 2022
Hot Dog High Stakes: The Warehouse War is On
Sam’s Club has initiated a “hot dog war” with Costco by lowering the price of its hot dog and soda combo from $1.50 to $1.38. This move is seen as a playful jab at Costco, which has maintained its $1.50 price since 1985 and fiercely defends it, famously with a memorable threat from its former CEO. Both warehouse clubs use the inexpensive combo as a “loss leader” to encourage shoppers to spend more time
