"Costco consistently carries good food deals. Its business model, which includes bulk buying and selling as well as running warehouses (rather than manicured stores), is designed to create savings for members. But it's not the only name in the grocery deal game. Since opening its first American location in 1976, German grocery chain Aldi has cemented its own status as a destination for low prices."
"It depends on the product. There's no doubt that some Costco prices beat or match those of corresponding products at Aldi. If you don't mind membership fees or buying in bulk, Costco will always be a reliable choice. But in locations we looked at in Western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Berkshires region of New York, Aldi prices for certain staples eclipsed those of Costco."
Costco relies on bulk buying, warehouse-format stores, and membership fees to produce savings for shoppers. Aldi focuses on private-label goods, buying overstock, and limiting selection to keep costs low. Price comparisons vary by product and region, with some Costco items matching or beating Aldi while other staples cost less at Aldi in observed New England and Berkshires locations. Aldi requires no membership and uses a quarter-for-cart system as a cost-saving measure. Costco leads in organic sales nationally and offers substantial organic options despite organic items being a smaller portion of its inventory. Prices may vary by region and date.
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