Its stores are often overcrowded, itspayment policiesare scattershot, and itsonline shoppingis subpar.

Sam’s also offers discounts on its membership fees from time to time.

It also makes the company big competition for Costco.

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There’s no membership fee.

Another reason customers continue to flock to Target is because of the perks it offers shoppers, likecurbside Starbucks.

Aldi

If you’re looking for low prices, Costco is far from your only option.

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Aldi is one of America’s most cost-effective grocery stores, and shoppers are taking notice.

“BJ’s will accept coupons where the other two warehouse clubs will not,” Ramhold says.

WinCo

There’s no arguing against a good price.

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That’s not the case, though.

The chain was named after its two foundersJ.S.

It also offers bulk products for low prices.

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Some shoppers have said that they will travel to the store in lieu of shopping at Costco.

“I consider it to be more like a mini-Costco,” one Reddit usercommented.

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Exterior of BJ’s Wholesale Club

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WinCo Foods supermarket

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