“We've always been in favor of improved wages for workers. When you have a strong middle class, they want to buy more stuff at Costco.” WantStrongStuffClassMiddleWorkersFavorsMiddle ClassWagesCostco Author:James Sinegal
“I think the biggest single thing that causes difficulty in the business world is the short-term view. We become obsessed with it. But it forces bad decisions.” ThinkingWorldForceCausesTermDecisionViewsBusinessDifficultyObsessedShort TermBusiness WorldBad DecisionCostco Author:James Sinegal
“I say at our management conferences that the amount Wal-Mart grows in just one year is the equivalent of Costco's size.” YearsGrowsAmountManagementSizeJust OneConferencesCostco Author:James Sinegal
“There was a proposal in California that would keep out Wal-Mart but allow Costco. You opposed it. Are you nuts? That's true: I always oppose these kinds of things. Competition makes us better. Some of our best stores have a Sam's Club next door.” KindNextBusinessDoorsCompetitionClubsStoresCaliforniaNutsProposalCostco Author:James Sinegal
