membership warehouse
[ˈmɛmbərʃɪp ˈwɛərhaʊs]
nounpl: membership warehouses
armazém de associados
1. A retail store that requires customers to pay an annual membership fee to shop at discounted prices on bulk items and merchandise
We joined the membership warehouse to save money on groceries and household items.
Nos associamos ao armazém de associados para economizar dinheiro em mantimentos e produtos domésticos.
2. A large-scale retail distribution center where members purchase items in bulk at wholesale prices
The membership warehouse offers bulk purchases at prices lower than traditional supermarkets.
O armazém de associados oferece compras em quantidade com preços mais baixos que os supermercados tradicionais.
Membership warehouses like Costco and Sam's Club are extremely popular in the United States and increasingly common in Brazil. They represent a shopping model that prioritizes volume discounts and cost savings, appealing to families and businesses. In Brazil, the concept has gained significant traction in major metropolitan areas, particularly São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, though it remains less prevalent than in the USA. The membership fee model is a distinctive feature that differentiates these from traditional supermarkets.
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