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	Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The clubs of the late 17th and early 18th century type resembled their Tudor forerunners in being oftenest associations solely for conviviality or literary coteries.
		Clubs in England and Wales were not controlled by the licensing system until the Licensing Act of 1902 was passed, or in Scotland until the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1903 was passed.
		They were passed mainly to check the abuse of “clubs” being formed solely to sell intoxicating liquors free from the restrictions of the Licensing Acts, but it applied to all clubs in England and Wales, of whatever kind, from the humblest to the most exalted Pall Mall club.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Clubs (1413 words)

	Warehouse club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A warehouse club is a retail store, usually selling a limited variety of merchandise, in which customers pay annual membership fees in order to shop.
		The concept of warehouse clubs first began in the United States.
		In 2006, there are approximately 3,400 warehouse clubs and superstores in the United States, accounting for $191 billion, according to the 2006 U.S. Industry and Market Outlook by Barnes Reports.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Warehouse_club (375 words)

	REI 2 Warehouse Clubs
		Warehouse clubs that share many of the characteristics of large retail outlets will only be permitted outside the existing shopping areas if they comply with the requirements of Policy REI 2.
		Warehouse clubs that provide a service mainly to trade organisations and do not share many of the characteristics of large retail outlets will be permitted on sites safeguarded for B1(c), B2 and B8 uses under Policy REI 11.
		Warehouse clubs will be subject to planning conditions or a planning obligation will be sought in order to control the nature of the operation.
	www.southampton.gov.uk /building-planning/planning/ldf/localplanreview/planreview-textinweb/chapter8/retail-assessment/warehouse-clubs.asp (341 words)

	Warehouse Clubs Offer Profitable Channel Outlet for Specialty Foods
		This is what the warehouse clubs offer and they recognize this as their distinct advantage versus traditional grocery-retailers.
		As a result, warehouse clubs create incremental purchase impulse by "passing on" their purchasing power that results in a high percentage of vendor financed inventory to create savings for their members.
		Warehouse clubs are equity builders, where product, quality and innovation is valued and promoted to expand consumption.
	www.powerinsights.com /html/warehouse_clubs_profitable_foods.html (1248 words)

	Join the Clubs Warehouse clubs have potential for companies willing to listen
		The fact that various species are available at different times of the year makes seafood a perfect fit for warehouse clubs, which present limited selections on a number of revolving items through the year, Llopis says.
		Sam's Club has 39 million members in 465 U.S. stores and is part of the Wal-Mart conglomerate based in Bentonville, Ark. BJ's Wholesale Club, headquartered in Natick, Mass., has 107 stores with more than 5.8 million members in 14 states across New England and the eastern United States.
		Warehouse clubs stock an average of 4,000 items at any one time, compared to supermarkets that, depending on their size, carry between 25,000 and 60,000 different products.
	www.powerinsights.com /html/warehouse_clubs_have_potential.html (630 words)

	Warehouse clubs hit prices - Feb. 21, 2000 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Warehouse clubs, which offer members discounts on brand name and private label items, don't expect you to buy that much of anything.
		Club memberships for households are $35 annually at each of the big three players, but experts say consumers should check each club to see exactly what they're getting for their money.
		Some say warehouse clubs are on their way out, squeezed by competition from online discount retailers and small families who have neither the need nor the room to handle mass quantities of groceries and household supplies.
	money.cnn.com /2000/02/21/life/q_warehouse (916 words)

	How to Save Even More Money at Warehouse Clubs
		Many warehouse clubs now have their own on-site gas stations -- with prices that typically are 10 to 20 cents per gallon lower than other stations in the region.
		Warehouse club prices for perishable foods typically are no better than supermarket prices.
		Some warehouse clubs accept coupons, but because so many food items are packaged in unusual sizes and quantities -- and since warehouse clubs offer limited brands -- you're better off using coupons at the supermarket for items that you buy regularly.
	www.bottomlinesecrets.com /blpnet/article.html?article_id=35153 (1143 words)

	Personal Finance Advice - » Discount Warehouse Clubs
		Concept: To attract more customers to their wholesale clubs, more are being built with gas stations being part of the wholesale club.
		Since the cost structure of the warehouse clubs is less than that of standard service stations, they can usually offer gas prices at a discount over standard gas stations, sometimes significantly less than other gas stations in the same area.
		Warehouse clubs** are not as prevalent as standard gas stations and are usually built on land that is slightly out of the way.
	www.pfadvice.com /2006/06/20/wholesale-clubs (446 words)

	Retail's Retreat Serves Up Big Chance for Warehouse Clubs
		Warehouses have traditionally pushed more utilitarian, less lucrative items than department and specialty stores; think wrapping paper and aluminum pans rather than diamond necklaces and cappuccino makers.
		But this year, as consumers tighten their belts, the clubs could be a hot spot to buy gifts as shoppers worry less about the latest gimmick and more about value for the dollar.
		He notes that the clubs are growing at a 15% annual clip, three times that of the industry as a whole.
	www.thestreet.com /stocks/timarango/10000564.html (670 words)

	USATODAY.com - Warehouse stores aren't just for those pinching pennies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The clubs are in an unlikely tug of war for the mind-set — and the credit card — of consumers who wouldn't, at first blush, appear to be warehouse club regulars.
		Clubs were once dismissed as caverns bulging with everyday items: alarm clocks, bread, paper towels, underwear.
		The professional chef from Upper Marlboro, Md., figures she spends $35,000 a year at the clubs, whether for catering an elaborate wedding or preparing a feast for members of her church, where she is culinary director.
	usatoday.com /money/industries/retail/2003-06-19-warehouseclubs_x.htm (1606 words)

	Welcome to Salt Warehouse! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Salt Warehouse was pioneered by Nii Adumuah Orgle, as the solely established Solar Salt industry integrated with e-commerce in the West African sub-region.
		Salt Warehouse is the preeminent sea-salt exporter with global notoriety and a reputation second to none in the West African sub-region.
		Prior to the establishment of Salt Warehouse, several countries in the West African sub-region were relying on substandard imported salt several thousands of tonnes each year costing appreciable sums.
	www.saltwarehouse.com (227 words)

	Clubs, Sears inflate tire market; warehouse clubs make inroads as full-liners lessen commitment Discount Store News - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		The Price Club share for the first half of 1988 was 9.2 percent, up from 7.8 percent in 1987 and 3.7 percent in 1985.
		By the end of the year, some 378 warehouse clubs will be operating, DSN projected in its 1989 census issue July 3, 1989, compared with 316 on January 1.
		Warehouse clubs appear to be taking market share from full-line discounters rather than independent tire dealers, said Tony Hylton, communications director for the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association, a trade organization that represents independents.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3092/is_n16_v28/ai_7906635 (782 words)

	PRESS RELEASE PriceSmart Announces April Sales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		There were 23 warehouse clubs in operation at the end of April 2006 compared to 22 warehouse clubs in operation in April 2005.
		In both cases, completion of the acquisition is contingent on the receipt of certain governmental approvals related to the construction of new PriceSmart warehouse clubs.
		In Trinidad, the Company currently plans to complete construction and open a new warehouse club in the spring of 2007, which would bring to three the total number of warehouse clubs in Trinidad.
	www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=127263 (609 words)

	Shopping at Warehouse Clubs
		Shopping your local warehouse club once a month or so is a good idea, but I do not recommend doing all of your shopping there.
		Out of 1914 total votes, 641 people said that shopping at warehouse clubs is their favorite way to save.
		Warehouse clubs are very popular because they save time, they are convenient, and they offer many products which the consumer can buy in bulk sizes.
	www.thefrugalshopper.com /articles/warehouse.shtml (509 words)

	Fool.com: Attack of the Warehouse Clubs [News] August 21, 2001
		The companies continue to add new services to bring their members back, but at some point the simplicity of the warehouse club might be blurred by the complexity of its offerings.
		Minimal overhead allows the clubs to institute meager markups to already-economical large portioned goods, so consumers truly do get more bang for their buck at the warehouse chains.
		From Costco's travel agent services to BJ's recent addition of gas pumps outside its superstores, making the warehouse club a more central pivot point in the lives of its members is all the rave.
	www.fool.com /news/2001/bjs010821.htm (644 words)

	The Warehouse Gourmet -- Home
		Warehouse Gourmet’s cookbook and kits offer tried and true recipes that are scaled to the types and varieties of meats commonly offered in warehouse club meat departments.
		Indeed, the authors of Warehouse Gourmet are always reviewing other cookbooks, tools, and resources and incorporating new knowledge into their own.
		The majority of people we know who are members at warehouse clubs, purchase meats there.
	www.warehousegourmet.com /about_us.php (1008 words)

	ABC News: Bulking Up on Savings
		Price Club was the first major warehouse club, selling office supplies at a discount to small businesses back in the 1970s.
		Club shoppers said they were buying food for a month, but Wansink said within 10 days of buying it, people ate half the food that they had bought.
		Another problem, say the experts, is that club members often waste food bought in bulk, because it spoils or sits in the cabinet uneaten.
	abcnews.go.com /2020/Business/story?id=1323466 (702 words)

	HHC Publishing - Warehouse Club Industry
		The one concept that sets the $110.3 billion warehouse club industry apart from other retail channels is the fact that Customers Pay to Shop.
		Unique, Rotating Merchandise - The warehouse clubs constantly rotate big-ticket, high-end or unique merchandise into their club locations creating a “treasure hunt” atmosphere where members never know what to expect.
		Wholesale Packaging - The clubs have found that larger packages work very well for consumers and studies have shown that consumers who purchase larger-sized packages are more likely to consume those products more quickly than if they had purchased smaller packages.
	www.warehouseclubfocus.com /warehouse_club_industry.php (541 words)

	PRESS RELEASE PriceSmart Announces May Sales (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		There were 23 warehouse clubs in operation at the end of May 2006 compared to 22 warehouse clubs in operation in May 2005.
		For the five weeks ended June 4, 2006, comparable warehouse sales for warehouse clubs open at least 12 full months increased 14.7% compared to the same five-week period last year.
		For the thirty-nine weeks ended June 4, 2006, comparable warehouse sales for warehouse clubs open at least 12 full months, increased 16.4% from the same period a year ago.
	www.marketwire.com /mw/release_html_b1?release_id=133779 (404 words)

	BJ's Wholesale goes west
		BJ's warehouses and 58 gas stations, mostly on the Eastern seaboard.
		In the warehouse club business, narrow assortments mean lower cost structures, analysts says.
		That's why the membership clubs may charge prices that are 20% lower than at the traditional supermarket.
	retailtrafficmag.com /mag/retail_bjs_wholesale_goes/index.html (527 words)

	Business: A chronology of membership warehouse clubs
		The survivors: Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's Warehouse.
		Clubs begin adding services and departments to increase shopper frequency.
		Analysts are conflicted about whether the economic slowdown will help or hurt club growth, saying the consolidation of 1991 was triggered by too many players, not the recession.
	www.sptimes.com /News/060401/Business/A_chronology_of_membe.shtml (387 words)

	Toys "R" Us (10/98) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		By the end of the 1980s these clubs had emerged as increasingly important toy retailers in much the same way that Wal-Mart and the other discounters had done before.
		The warehouse clubs -- by reducing costs, selling branded products at low prices and increasing product turnover -- soon became the fastest growing retail outlet of toys.
		Fearing that warehouse clubs presented a greater threat than Wal-Mart and Target had to Toys "R" Us’ prices and profits, Toys "R" Us planned to restrict or cut off the clubs’ supply of key toy products.
	www.ftc.gov /opa/1998/10/toysftc.htm (1445 words)

	Warehouse club stores climbing social ladder - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
		The couple from Tucson routinely hit the local Costco warehouse club — but not for quantity.
		Clubs were once dismissed as caverns bulging with everyday items.
		Saving money is behind the ongoing consumer shift to buying groceries at clubs, which snatched $46.6 billion, or 7 percent, from the $682.3 billion grocery industry last year, up from 5 percent the year before.
	the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2003/Jun/22/bz/bz12a.html (459 words)

	Worldwide warehouse DSN Retailing Today - Find Articles
		Costco has the strongest international presence of any warehouse club chain operating in the United States and continues to look for opportunities to expand overseas.
		Costco brought warehouse club retailing to Canada, its largest international market, and, even if it is being challenged there today, the company retains a strong position as foremost retailer in its channel where changes in shopping preferences and the retail environment have caused major shifts in consumer purchasing.
		Formerly dominated by home-grown department and discount stores, along with Sears, the last decade saw not only the spread of warehouse clubs but the introduction of Wal-Mart and a significant turnaround at Canadian Tire, a specialty retailer focusing on four key areas: auto.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FNP/is_23_44/ai_n15969661 (877 words)

	Business: The warehouse clubs
		Thumbnail: Sam Walton's version of a membership club accounts for about a tenth of the annual revenues of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world biggest retailer.
		Does not compete for customers with Wal-Mart stores because the clubs carry upscale items not carried in the discount stores.
		The only club to accept all credit cards.
	www.sptimes.com /News/060401/Business/The_warehouse_clubs_.shtml (359 words)

	clarkhoward.com: Clarchives clarkhoward - Clarchives warehouse clubs
		In the legitimate clubs, you pay a membership fee of up to $45 a year and the merchandise is right there on the shelves for you to purchase.
		The ripoff clubs don't care if you ever buy anything from them, but they'll force you to pay the fees, to the point of suing you.
		In fact, warehouse clubs are viable tenants for the former department stores.
	clarkhoward.com /shownotes/category/3/73/257 (2385 words)

	Are warehouse clubs like Costco or Sam’s Club worth it? » My Money Blog - Stumbling Along the Path to ...
		Back in college, since I had no car and ate cheap take-out 5 days a week, I never went to warehouse clubs.
		The problem I have with these clubs is that they convince you to buy in bulk when you don’t need to, producing a mentality of “the more you spend, the more you save”.
		These clubs make you think the goal is always the latter.
	www.mymoneyblog.com /archives/2005/03/are_warehouse_c.html (2037 words)

	Warehouse Clubs and Superstores in the US
		Warehouse Clubs and Superstores in the US Home
		Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
		Superstores and Warehouse Clubs in the United Kingdom
	www.marketresearch.com /redirect.asp?productid=1208819&progid=3603 (147 words)

	BBC - Cumbria - Going Out - Clubs - Warehouse in Penrith
		It has to be said, The Warehouse is none too shabby, in fact, the décor is actually pretty cool.
		If you like a bit of live music, then The Warehouse is the place to be on a Friday night.
		The only thing The Warehouse is missing is somewhere to put your coat, it would definitely benefit from having a cloakroom.
	www.bbc.co.uk /cumbria/going_out/clubs/warehouse_0504.shtml (923 words)

	The Wiser Miser: The ups and downs of warehouse clubs (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
		Warehouse clubs like Sam's Club ($40 per year) and Costco ($45 per year) offer items in huge quantities at lower prices.
		Also, don't assume everything in a warehouse club is cheaper.
		I would suggest, that if you're going to shop at a warehouse club and you have the option, go to Costco instead of Sam's Club.
	www.thewisermiser.com /2006/02/ups-and-downs-of-warehouse-clubs.html (298 words)

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