COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

Costco Wholesale Corporation operates an international chain of warehouse, membership-based stores.  The company looks to provide its customers with quality, brand name merchandise at much lower prices than other channels.  While Costco is directed towards small-to-medium sized businesses looking for wholesale products for resale and for day-to-day use, it also serves individuals for their own uses.  Costco offers an astounding array of product categories, with groceries, appliances, television and media, automotive supplies, toys, hardware, sporting goods, jewelry, cameras, books, housewares, apparel, health and beauty aids, tobacco, furniture, and office equipment, under national brands and the Kirkland Signature brand.  Costco is open only to members.

Financials

Costco Wholesale Corporation 2007 Annual Report