Costco Wholesale Corporation opera a global chain of membership-only warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods e serviços at low prices to over 80 million members em todo o mundo. Fundada em 1983 e Com sede em Issaquah, Washington, a empresa manages aproximadamente 910 warehouses em the United States (73% of revenue), Canada (13%), e international markets incluindo Puerto Rico, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, e Sweden. Its merchandise spans sundries, dry groceries, candies, appliances, electronics, health e beauty aids, hardware, lawn e garden items, sporting goods, tires, toys, apparel, furniture, fresh foods like meat, produce, deli, e bakery produtos, plus ancillary serviços como gasoline, pharmacies, optical centers, food courts, hearing aids, e tire installation. Costco Wholesale Corporation emphasizes its private-label Kirkland Signature brand e bulk purchasing model, achieving high member renewal rates of 93% na US e Canada, e nearly 90% internationally. About 55% of fiscal 2025 revenue derives from groceries e 25% from general merchandise, solidifying its pivotal role na discount retail sector por meio de consistent value, quality, e operational efficiency.