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The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z

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Publisher	Hot Dog Press
ISBN 13	9781959505006
ISBN 10	1959505009
Author	Schwartz
Book Format	Hardcover

Language	English
Book Description	From logistics and merchandising to quality control and warehouse openings, learn about this unique 40 year old retailer. David and Susan Schwartz have traveled over 200,000 miles around the globe to provide a fun-filled behind-the-scenes, look at wh
About the Author	sDavid Schwartz is the author of several books, most recently "The Last Man Who Knew Everything: The Life and Times of Enrico Fermi, Father of the Nuclear Age," (Basic Books, 2017). David spent much of his youth in San Francisco, where his parents were early members of Price Club, Costco's predecessor.Susan Schwartz worked in marketing at Nabisco and General Foods in the 1980s when mass merchandising was still considered an "alternate channel" of distribution. She grew up in Philadelphia where she delighted in shopping at Costco with her parents. Susan and David are proud grandparents and David birdwatchers."For all of us that know the Costco experience is like no other, the Schwartzes have delivered a gift book like no other." - James Patterson, best-selling author"Everyone can learn something useful from this account of a retailing success story that has swept the world. " - Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway and Costco Board Member"Even if you don't share the authors' somewhat peculiar enthusiasm for the retail wholesaler, even if you've never set foot in a Costco store, you'd be hard-pressed to find a more informative, concise, and pleasant crash course in foreign business practices...The book covers everything from foreign food courts, to pet services, to road trips, and ties it all together with a fun, cohesive style. It is a joy to behold...The Joy of Costco deserves a spot on your coffee table. Houseguests may initially scoff, but give them five minutes with the book and they probably won't want to give it back." -Seattle Book Review"In the world of wine retail, few companies can compete with Costco Wholesale Corp. Costco has allowed millions of consumers to sample wines from around the world. In the The Joy of Costco: A Treasure Hunt from A to Z, David and Susan Schwartz provide an enlightening, entertaining and comprehensive view of the retail enterprise that knows no bounds. It's a fun and great lesson on innovation." - Marvin R. Shanken, editor and publisher of Wine Spectator."When Schwartzes say they love the Costco experience, they mean it...the book is well-researched and delivers information in a fun, concise way. The layout and the presentation invite readers to browse or read straight through but the text goes beyond factoids to share great detail on subjects even the Costco faithful might never have thought of...This is a surprising, entertaining book on an everyday subject close to readers' lives. -Publishers Weekly/BooklifeSome folks seek adventure climbing mountains; others go on safaris. The authors chose a slightly different path: travel to as many Costco warehouses around the world as they could manage, which amounted to more than 200 of the company's some 850 current outlets. (Between 20 and 25 new warehouses open every year, so do not be surprised if there is a sequel!)How a couple who live in a 450-square-foot apartment came to love the Costco experience is only the starting point of this book, which is an exuberant and witty history and guide to a retail experience like no other...Did you know that Bumble Bee is the actual producer of the canned albacore tuna that the store sells under its Kirkland Signature brand? Or that you can get free hearing tests at Costco? Or that no rotisserie chicken stays on sale after two hours from the spit? Or that it can pay to visit one of Costo's 24 Business Centers in the United States, which cater to small businesses but are open to all members, and where you can pick up a five-gallon bucket of pickles as opposed to the measly 64-ounce jars in a regular Costco? And who knew that the Costcos in Canada sell Montreal-style bagels--smaller, with larger holes, and baked in a wood-fired oven? You do not need to be a Costco cardholder (and there are over 124 million) to buy and enjoy this handsome book.
Publication Date	12 September 2023
Number of Pages	272 pages

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