Costco
Membership-only warehouse club offering bulk products at low margins, known for Kirkland Signature brand and loyal member base.
Basic Information
- Category: Retail & Wholesale
- Founded: 1983
- Headquarters: Issaquah, WA
- Website: https://www.costco.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1983
- Headquarters: Issaquah, Washington
- Founders: James Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman
- CEO: Ron Vachris
- Revenue: $242.3 billion (2023)
- Members: 71 million+ cardholders
- Warehouses: 870+ locations globally
- Kirkland: Kirkland Signature is a $75B+ private label brand
Products and Services
- Kirkland Signature: $75B private label brand covering hundreds of products
- Costco Membership: Annual membership ($65 Gold Star, $130 Executive)
- Costco Travel: Discounted vacation and rental car packages
- Costco Optical: Prescription glasses and contacts
- Costco Pharmacy: Discounted prescription medications
- Costco Gas: Members-only fuel stations
- Costco Business Center: Wholesale for business customers
- $1.50 Hot Dog Combo: Iconic food court deal unchanged since 1985
Evidence and Sources
- Official Website — Primary Source