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Grocery chain vows 10% markup, undercuts Walmart and Costco

A grocery chain says it will cap markups at 10%, marketing itself as cheaper than big-box rivals.

Published Oct 28, 2026, 10:01 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Many retail businesses – small local shops, furniture stores – use the standard markup of 100%, doubling the wholesale price and leaving owners with a 50% margin. Some very small or specialty shops may include the cost of shipping when determining how to price an item.