OPINION — There’s a reason people shop at Costco.
It’s not the ambiance. It’s not the checkout lines. And it’s not because people love trying to figure out where they are going to store a 48-pack of paper towels. It’s because buying more means paying less.
That principle — bulk discounts — isn’t some quirky retail trick. It’s a foundational feature of how modern markets work and the entire principle behind economies of scale. Larger orders, lower per-unit costs. Those savings are passed along. It’s not controversial, it’s basic economics. Warehouse, wholesalers and everyday grocery chains all rely on it.
