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Costco is a multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only warehouse clubs. Headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, the company was founded by James Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman in 1983. Since its inception, Costco has grown exponentially and has positioned itself as one of the leaders in the global retail industry.Costco's business model is focused on offering its members a wide variety of merchandise in bulk quantities at substantially lower prices compared to traditional retail outlets. Products range from groceries and appliances to electronics and furniture, even to automotive supplies and jewelry. Additionally, many Costco locations provide services like optical and hearing centers, tire centers, and gas stations. The company is also known for its private label brand, Kirkland Signature, which guarantees to meet or exceed the quality standards of leading national brands. Another distinguishing feature of Costco's shopping experience is its food court, which offers inexpensive hot dogs, pizza, and other snacks that have garnered a cult-like following among its members. Despite the limited selection compared to supermarkets and the annual membership fee, Costco's unique approach to wholesale retail has allowed it to amass a loyal customer base globally.
