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About Costco

Welcome to Costco Wholesale! Costco is a well-known wholesale chain that operates membership-only warehouse clubs all across the world. With headquarters near Seattle, WA, Costco has been in business since 1983. In 1993, the company merged with Price Club, the original warehouse club founded in 1976, and, in 1997, it changed its name to Costco Wholesale. Today, this multinational corporation is now the second-largest retailer in the world.

As of 2019, Costco has a total of approximately 770 locations worldwide. Around 530 of these are located in the USA (including 4 locations in Puerto Rico and 3 in Miami, FL, among numerous locations). Meanwhile, there are currently 100 stores in Canada, nearly 40 in Mexico, almost 30 in the United Kingdom, 26 in Japan, 15 in South Korea, 13 in Taiwan, 10 in Australia, 2 in Spain, 1 in France, and 1 in Iceland.

With your annual membership, Costco is your source for practically everything you may need: groceries, appliances, electronics, items for your home, auto supplies, gifts, and more. Especially popular is its selection of organic meats and world-class wines.

Please visit https://www.costco.com to find great deals on Costco’s already discounted prices. Here, you can search for weekly ads/flyers/circulars, specials, deals, limited-time offers, coupons, and sales available online or at your nearest Costco store. The current ad (“Weekly Savings”) can be found here.

Why People Like to Shop at Costco

• Good Shopping Experiences: Customers feel valued, and so leave the store wanting to come back.
• Great Values at Low Prices: Costco sells products in large quantities at low prices, with many items being supplied by national brands. Therefore, members can always find a variety of different items on sale. Furthermore, its store brand, Kirkland Signature, is valued for its combination of quality and low price.
• Online Shopping: Online shopping at https://www.costco.com is available, with same-day and 2-day delivery shipping options, depending on your location.
• Membership Services: These include a free monthly magazine, photo services, auto services, an optical center, a pharmacy/prescription program, free technical support, bottled water delivery, and so much more.
• Motivated & Satisfied Employees: In 2017, Forbes named Costco “America’s Best Large Employer” based on very high ratings of employee satisfaction.
• Costco’s Corporate Values: Customers value Costco’s commitment to the environment, with practices such as using natural lighting instead of electricity during opening hours being in place. They also value the retailer’s commitment to charitable giving, with the company supporting health, education, children, and more.

Locations Near Me & Store Hours

Please visit https://www.costco.com, click “Warehouses” near the top of the page, and enter your location to find the Costco location nearest you. Store hours may vary by location, but are generally 10:00am to 8:30pm Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm on Saturdays, and 10:00am to 6:00pm on Sundays. Please confirm the hours of your local store prior to visiting.