I want this to work. NYC is massive and has a lot of money. But it only works with a strong arm, because individual greedy fucks always ruin things. Like if a distributor wants to monopolize specific products and forces NYC to pay higher than average prices. Or some shitty politician wants bribes to get the expensive product over the cheaper alternative.
Costco does show that it works.
They have such an efficient system to transport goods from their warehouses to customers, and can enforce pricing on the goods they buy at scale. Everyone has to play by Costco’s rules, and consumers get a lot of savings (and appreciation) of the brand.
I want this to work. NYC is massive and has a lot of money. But it only works with a strong arm, because individual greedy fucks always ruin things. Like if a distributor wants to monopolize specific products and forces NYC to pay higher than average prices. Or some shitty politician wants bribes to get the expensive product over the cheaper alternative.
Costco does show that it works.
They have such an efficient system to transport goods from their warehouses to customers, and can enforce pricing on the goods they buy at scale. Everyone has to play by Costco’s rules, and consumers get a lot of savings (and appreciation) of the brand.