Costco Heads Down Under

Costco, the American retailer that rivals Sam's Club with wholesale prices available to the general public with membership with soon be heading to Australia. According to The Australian, Costco Australia managing director Patrick Noone said the store in Melbourne's inner-city Docklands precinct would open five months ahead of its original schedule, but the timing was perfect to attract shoppers on tighter household budgets. Will Aussies take a liking to big amounts and low prices? We'd like to hear your thoughts.