Description

Costco Wholesale Corporation, headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, operates a network of membership-based retail warehouses. This global enterprise, which as of August 28, 2016, managed 715 locations worldwide and employs 149,000 full-time staff, maintains a robust presence. Each of its expansive outlets typically measures around 144,000 square feet and maintains operating hours of 70 hours spread across a seven-day week. The diverse inventory available to members spans numerous categories: food products (comprising dry, packaged, and general groceries); sundry items (such as snacks, candies, both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, and cleaning essentials); hardgoods (including appliances, electronics, health and beauty products, hardware, and outdoor furniture); fresh provisions (like meats, produce, deli items, and baked goods); softgoods (covering clothing and small domestic appliances); and miscellaneous offerings (such as fuel stations and pharmacies).