For about six months I lived in Japan in an apartment in the suburbs. I was a homemaker while my partner worked in the city. I would frequently take the train with large bags to Costco and stock up on bulk purchases such as rice, oatmeal, and other items.[1] We live in Vancouver now, and we usually rent a carshare to make a 2-hour trip or carpool with others on our membership.
I don’t think this situation is entirely representative of most other millennials in North America. As a cohort though, we’re likely to be less well-off than boomers, so I think Costco has economic appeal still.
[1] The canteen area had decent North American-style pizza so I could be tempted to make the trip.
I don’t think this situation is entirely representative of most other millennials in North America. As a cohort though, we’re likely to be less well-off than boomers, so I think Costco has economic appeal still.
[1] The canteen area had decent North American-style pizza so I could be tempted to make the trip.