• Forbes reports that Costco has launched a mobile application, available for use on Apple's iOS and Android phones, that it says "will not only make shopping easier, but also integrates a social experience – which is critical as Costco itself is a very social experience for most customers."
The story goes on to note that "currently, Costco.com ranks 17th among online retailers, and its own neighbor in Seattle – Amazon – ranks first. Wal-Mart, which is more similar to Costco with a brick-and-mortar experience in addition to an online store, ranks fourth online — and both are growing faster than Costco, according to the trade publication Internet Retailer."
The story goes on to note that "currently, Costco.com ranks 17th among online retailers, and its own neighbor in Seattle – Amazon – ranks first. Wal-Mart, which is more similar to Costco with a brick-and-mortar experience in addition to an online store, ranks fourth online — and both are growing faster than Costco, according to the trade publication Internet Retailer."
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