ICYMI: Costco Defies Tariff Volatility as Other Retailers Stumble
May 30, 2025
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May 30, 2025
ICYMI: Costco Defies Tariff Volatility as Other Retailers Stumble
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<p>Costco Wholesale Corp. posted better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, a sign that the nation’s largest club chain is flexing its scale and devoted following to navigate tariffs and other forces of economic turbulence.</p> <p>The retailer said it generated earnings per share of $4.28 for the quarter ended May 11, above what Wall Street analysts were expecting. The metric suggests that Costco is growing its business even as consumers prioritize necessities to save money.</p> <p>Burt Flickinger, Managing Director of Strategic Resource Group, reacts to Costco's earnings other key players in the retail sector, including Walmart, The Gap and Ulta Beauty.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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