Costco Wholesale (NAS: COST)

Costco Wholesale is a corporation based in Issaquah, Washington. Established in 1983, the corporation is a global retailer with warehouse club operations in eight countries. Originally serving only small businesses, the company found it could achieve far greater buying clout by also serving a selected audience of non-business members. Costco provides a wide selection of merchandise, plus the convenience of specialty departments and exclusive member services. The assets of the firm are managed by its executive management team.