Here are the more interesting Costco statistics I was able to dig up. As always, I will be adding more and updating these periodically as I find new stuff. Be sure to check back regularly.
It’s hard to believe that a membership-only warehouse store could become the second largest retailer in the world, but Seattle’s Costco has accomplished just that. Costco ranks among the retail giants like Walmart and Target and has a very loyal membership base.
So just how big has Costco become in their more than 30 years of operation? Let’s find out…
Costco Facts
- Website: www.costco.com
- Year Founded: 1976 (as Price Club)
- Founders: James Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman
- Headquarters: Issaquah, Washington
- CEO: W Craig Jelinek
Costco Statistics
When did Costco open?
Where was the first Costco store?
Seattle, Wa
How many members does Costco have?
Last updated 10/1/18
How many Costco stores are there?
Last updated 10/1/18
Number of Costco stores in the US:
Last updated 10/1/18
Number of Costco stores in Canada:
Last updated 10/1/18
Number of Costco stores in Mexico:
Last updated 10/1/18
Number of Costco stores in the UK:
Last updated 10/1/18
Average size of a Costco store:
Last updated 10/1/18
Number of Costco employees:
Last updated 10/1/18
Number of Costco employees in the US:
Last updated 3/26/16
Percentage of Costco total net sales that come from ecommerce:
Last updated 10/1/18
Costco member renewal rate:
Last updated 10/1/18
Please note that some of these Costco statistics are easier to find than others, so some of these are based on news reports and not official company tallies. All stats are linked to their source unless it was sent to me directly from the company. No stat listed on DMR should be considered in making any type of investment decision. In other words: This is the best I can find, but I don’t guarantee anything.