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As of 2018, there were 762 Costco warehouse stores around the world.
- Costco has attracted a cult following among shoppers since it first opened its doors in 1983.
- But the retailer didn't build up that reputation overnight.
- Costco is a massive global operation, with locations, employees, and members all over the world.
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Costco is commonly labeled as a retailer with a cult-like following.
But the company is far from a sleepeer hit with consumers.
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Since launching in 1983, Costco has expanded to become a global powerhouse in the
The company's 2018 10-K form filed with the SEC provides plenty of hard facts demonstrating Costco's mind-boggling scale.
Here are a few mind-blowing facts about Costco: