Walmart Takes Aim at Amazon and Costco with New Membership Program - But Is It a Good Deal?
“Once a household has paid one company up front for the year, every other retailer has to win that customer back from a decision they already made.”
Jay Aldebert, speaking to MarketWatch
MarketWatch quotes Jay Aldebert, Chief Growth Officer at International Services Inc., on Walmart's new $120 bundle of Walmart+ and Sam's Club Plus. He says the plan puts pressure on Costco and Amazon, and that a year paid up front can pull more of a household's shopping to Walmart. His math: for people already paying for both plans, $120 instead of $218 is a no-brainer. On its own, the gas discount needs 1,200 gallons to cover the fee, and the 2% Sam's Cash reward needs $6,000 of eligible spending. Bill Peters reports on the bundle and whether it is a good deal.
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