Costco’s Retail Strategy Outshines AI’s $15.7 Trillion Projection
While Wall Street remains fixated on artificial intelligence's projected $15.7 trillion economic impact by 2030, the retail sector quietly prepares to dominate with a $52.7 trillion addressable market by 2035. Warehouse giant Costco exemplifies retail's enduring power, leveraging scale and adaptability to outperform in this low-margin, high-competition arena.
Market Business Insights forecasts 4.44% annual growth for global retail, nearly triple PwC's AI valuation. Costco's operational agility and bulk-sales model demonstrate how physical retailers continue defying digital disruption. The company's recent policy adjustments reflect a nuanced understanding of consumer behavior that pure-play tech firms often lack.