General Info

Costco Wholesale Corporation, founded in 1976, operates more than 450 membership warehouses, under the name of Costco Wholesale. The warehouses offer various branded and private label products including groceries, baked goods, candy, appliances, electronic equipment, automotive and garden supplies, tires, toys, hardware, and sports goods. It also offers alcoholic beverages, jewelry, watches, cameras, books, apparel, health and beauty aids, tobacco products, furniture, and office equipment. The company also operates food courts, pharmacies and self-service gasoline stations throughout the United States and Canada. Its subsidiary, Costco Wholesale Industries, operates various manufacturing businesses, including special food packaging, optical laboratories, meat processing, and jewelry distribution. The company offers business, gold, star and executive memberships to customers, and has a Web site that offers its entire range of products online. James D. Sinegal has been the chief executive officer of Costco Wholesale Corporation for more than 18 years. He has been with the warehouse and discount store for over 23 years. Sinegal earned a BA degree from San Diego State University. Costco Wholesale Corporation is headquartered in Issaquah, Wash.