What is Costco ?
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates an international chain of Costco membership warehouses which carry quality , brand name and related private label merchandise at substantially lower prices than are typically found at conventional wholesale or retail sources . The warehouses are designed to help small to medium sized businesses reduce their costs in purchasing for re-sale and for everyday business use . Individuals are also allowed to purchase for their personal needs .
Costco currently operates over 836 warehouses in the United States , Puerto Rico , Canada , Mexico , United Kingdom , Japan , South Korea , Taiwan , Australia , Spain , Iceland , France , China , and soon to open in New Zealand as well as Sweden .
Costco warehouses offer one of the largest and most exclusive product category selections to be found under one roof . Categories include groceries , confectionery , appliances , television and audio equipment , automotive supplies , tyres , toys , hardware , sporting goods , jewellery , watches , cameras , books , housewares , apparel , health and beauty aids , furniture , office supplies and office equipment . Costco is renowned for offering top quality global , national , and regional brands , with 100 % satisfaction guaranteed to its members at prices consistently below traditional wholesale or retail outlets .
Costco also offers a range of quality products under its own Kirkland Signature™ private label . The company takes great care in selecting products which are guaranteed to be of equal or better quality than the leading name brand . The Kirkland Signature label currently features on over 300 products , from housewares and pet food to clothing and confectionery .
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