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Costco's new service beats Amazon at its own game

For years, Amazon led the market by offering free two-day delivery to Prime members. That was a massive improvement over previous shipping standards, and it became table stakes for any retailer hoping to sell to a mass audience. As a shopper, two-day shipping generally worked…

For years, Amazon led the market by offering free two-day delivery to Prime members. That was a massive improvement over previous shipping standards, and it became table stakes for any retailer hoping to sell to a mass audience. As a shopper, two-day shipping generally worked…

BELLINGS Intelligence Score: 8

Why it matters

Costco launching a new service that competes with Amazon's two-day delivery is a routine competitive development in retail logistics, unlikely to materially affect credit markets or financial professionals' core concerns.

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  • TheStreet

    Costco's new service beats Amazon at its own game

    For years, Amazon led the market by offering free two-day delivery to Prime members. That was a massive improvement over previous shipping standards, and it became table stakes for any retailer hoping to sell to a mass audience. As a shopper, two-day shipping generally worked…