About Business
Costco Wholesale Corporation is a chain of retail stores founded in 1983 on 15th September by James Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman. This American multinational company was the third-largest retailer globally in 2021. In 2016, it was the largest retailer of organic foods, prime beef, rotisserie chicken, and wine. The company works as a retailer channel distribution and sells its products directly to consumers. Costco is headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, U.S. Moreover, the company started its first warehouse in 1983, and in 2024, Costco has almost 890 warehouses worldwide, including about 614 in the U.S., 108 in Canada, 29 in Japan, and many more.
