According to a report from TheStreet.com, Sam's Club may be ready to follow Costco's lead and push customers to stop using ...

Any consumer can walk in the door at Walmart, Target or a traditional supermarket without having to flash or scan a membership ID card at the door. But at Costco, only members can access the stores.

The deal offers a $20 Costco Shop Card with the $65 Gold Star Membership and a $40 Costco Shop Card with the $130 Executive Membership. Costco's famous $1.50 hot dog and soda combo will not be ...