Walmart takes aim at Amazon and Costco with new membership program — but is it a good deal?

Reported by MarketWatch · Published 21 Oct 2026, 5:47 AM MYT (1 hr ago)

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Some analysts question whether people will actually take advantage of Walmart’s new bundle, and how easy it is to make sense of the benefits.

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Walmart takes aim at Amazon and Costco with new membership program — but is it a good deal?

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