Have you shopped at a Costco store? How do you think a Costco store compares to Sam’s Club, Target, or Walmart stores? What do you value most when selecting a low-priced store at which to shop? With respect to competitive strategy, identify and evaluate Costco’s target customers, its core competence, and how it builds synergy and delivers value. Would you rate Costco’s competitive strategy as pursuing differentiation, cost leadership, focus, or some combination? Why?