They both, for example, charge annual membership fees in exchange for shopping at their big-box stores.
They both strive to offer bargain prices onquality goods.
These dissimilarities don’t necessarily mean that one is superior to the other.
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Those who shop at BJ’s will find themselves paying a little less annually.
Costco makes every effort to offer consistently low prices because our buyers negotiate the best deals with our vendors.
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The company also offers members-only coupons to its shoppers throughout the year.
In contrast, food courts are not a fixture at all BJ’s warehouses.
The retailerannounced plans in 2016to replace some of those eateries with Dunkin' shops or kiosks.
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However, membersreportthat some BJ’s locations have removed these eateries entirely.
He added, “We want you to come in.”
However,curbside pickupis a mainstay feature at all BJ’s clubs.
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Visa is the only major credit card that Costco acceptsa policy that manymembers have griped about.
Shoppers are also able to pay with cash, checks, debit cards, and EBT.
Through its Express Pay feature, members are able to scan items and pay within the BJ’s app.
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They need only present a QR code receipt at the door before heading on their way.
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