SEC industry · SIC 5331
The SEC classifies these issuers under “Retail-Variety Stores” (SIC 5331). A shared code is a starting point for finding comparable businesses. Product mix, geography and customers can still differ substantially. Read the company descriptions before treating the group as direct competitors.
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Costco runs a membership warehouse-club model that earns much of its profit from annual membership fees rather than product markups. High renewal rates and bulk pricing have built a loyal customer base.
Dollar General operates small-format discount stores serving rural and lower-income communities.
Dollar Tree runs discount variety stores selling merchandise at low fixed price points.
Target is a general-merchandise retailer selling apparel, groceries, and home goods through stores and online.
Walmart is the world's largest retailer by revenue, operating supercenters, warehouse clubs, and a fast-growing e-commerce and advertising business. Its scale in groceries makes it a barometer of US consumer health.
Compare Costco Wholesale Corporation and Dollar General Corporation: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
Compare Costco Wholesale Corporation and Dollar Tree, Inc.: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
Compare Costco Wholesale Corporation and Target Corporation: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
Compare Costco Wholesale Corporation and Walmart Inc.: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
Compare Dollar General Corporation and Dollar Tree, Inc.: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
Compare Dollar General Corporation and Target Corporation: business context, fiscal calendars and official filings.
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