Did Lower Gas Prices Fuel Costcos Profit Boost?

The transcript discusses Costco's financial performance, highlighting its earnings and sales growth. It explores Costco's unique pricing strategy, which focuses on maintaining low margins and passing savings to customers. The discussion also covers consumer behavior, market trends, and the impact of Costco's employee treatment on its success. Additionally, the transcript compares Costco with other retailers and examines its potential market expansion in Europe.

Discuss the impact of consumer behavior on Costco's sales strategy.

What are the implications of Costco's decision not to open on Thanksgiving?