Costco Wholesale (COST) is an American multinational membership-only warehouse club headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, and one of the world's largest retailers, offering bulk groceries, general merchandise, and services at low prices to its paying members.
The company operates a membership-fee-driven business model across hundreds of warehouses worldwide, generating steady, recurring revenue from renewals alongside its retail sales, and is known for its Kirkland Signature private label and high membership loyalty.