“Warehouse shoppers often expect similar perks across big-box retailers, but Costco continues to stand by its unique approach. This stance highlights how each chain competes in a crowded space offering comparable deals, leaving consumers to weigh which membership best fits their needs.”

The U.S. health care sector, long a cornerstone of job growth, shows signs of slowing down. Health care and social assistance firms still led job creation in August with around 47,000 new hires, but that figure points to a potential cooling trend. Economists warn that this development might foreshadow broader challenges across the labor market.