Costco Wholesale Corporation

About Costco Wholesale Corporation

Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, Costco Wholesale Corporation, established in 1976 and adopting its current name in August 1999 (formerly Costco Companies, Inc.), operates an international network of membership-based retail warehouses. The company offers a diverse array of both private-label and renowned brand merchandise across 13 countries and territories, including the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Australia, Spain, France, Iceland, China, and Taiwan. Its extensive product selection encompasses everything from fresh produce, meat, baked goods, deli items, and pantry staples like dry groceries, candies, liquor, and tobacco, to a broad range of general merchandise such as electronics, major and small appliances, health and beauty aids, hardware, garden and patio furniture, sporting goods, automotive accessories, tires, office supplies, seasonal items, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, and fine jewelry. Beyond retail goods, Costco provides numerous integrated services on-site, including pharmacies, optical departments, food courts, hearing aid centers, and tire installation facilities, further supported by 668 gas stations. The company also extends its services through online business delivery, travel packages, and same-day grocery options. As of August 28, 2022, Costco managed 838 warehouses globally, with 578 located across the US and Puerto Rico, 107 in Canada, 40 in Mexico, 31 in Japan, 29 in the UK, 17 in Korea, 14 in Taiwan, 13 in Australia, 4 in Spain, 2 in France, 2 in China, and 1 in Iceland. Additionally, it operates e-commerce platforms in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia.