Without the benefit of a crystal ball, no one knows what the future holds. But carefully analyzing a company's long-term prospects can increase your odds of investing success. Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) and Dollar General (NYSE: DG) have been successful retailers for a long time. They appear to be on divergent paths, however. So which stock offers the better long-term return potential?

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Costco has become known for its huge warehouses that sell every imaginable good and service. You have to pay an annual membership, but members get to buy high-quality wares at low unit prices.

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