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Costco

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Founded in 1983, Costco is a retail publicly traded company based in California. It operates in the retail sector. It is a public company. Key people associated with the company include Ron Vachris (CEO) and James Sinegal (Founder). Reported headcount was 316000 as of 2023-01-01, per Wikidata. Facts on this page are drawn from public sources including SEC EDGAR, Wikidata, and the company's own disclosures, each linked below.

Company facts

HeadquartersIssaquah, California
Founded1983
Typepublic
Employees316000 (as of 2023-01-01, Wikidata P1128 (as of 2023-01-01))stale, 2yr+ old
Websitewww.costco.com/

Key people

  • Ron Vachris — CEO
  • James Sinegal — Founder
  • Jeffrey Brotman — Founder

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Costco located?

Costco is based in Issaquah, California.

When was Costco founded?

Costco was founded in 1983.

Is Costco public or private?

Costco is classified as public.

What industry is Costco in?

Costco operates in retail.

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