Costco's distinctive membership business model and pricing power set it apart from traditional players. Comparable sales for September rise 6.7%.
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Costco shoppers stocked up on supplies in anticipation of the US port strike and Hurricane Helene. Costco says the "abnormal" activity had a measurable impact on monthly sales.
Wholesale retailer Costco (COST) reported a boost in September sales in the lead-up to Hurricane Helene and the port workers' strikes. Catalysts co-hosts Seana Smith and Madison Mills dig into Costco's latest same-store sales figures Weather Trends International Founder and CEO Bill Kirk joined the program earlier in the week to outline how major retailers interpret extreme weather forecasts in relation to their sales and inventory trends.
Retailer Costco notched a strong September. Hurricane Milton will likely provide a boost this month, and big storms could prove a regular thing.