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

MarketWatch Tuesday 20 October 2026, 21:47 UTC By Bill Peters 1 min read

Key Points

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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