In 2024, Costco Wholesale Corporation generated total net sales of around 250 billion U.S. dollars worldwide. Of this amount, 101.5 billion U.S. dollars was attributed to Food and Sundries products. This sizable portion underscores the importance of this product segment in driving Costco's overall financial success. The company's ability to offer various high-quality food and household items at competitive prices has been a prominent factor in attracting and retaining a loyal customer base. Costco brand profile in the UK and U.S. Costco enjoys strong brand recognition in the U.S., with 83 percent of grocery store customers aware of the brand. While many customers like and actively use Costco. Loyalty is high, with over 80 percent of users likely to shop there again. However, media buzz surrounding the brand was low in September 2023. While Costco's brand awareness in the UK is slightly lower than in the U.S. at 75%, it still holds a significant presence. However, only 16 percent of UK grocery store customers like Costco, and slightly less actively use it. Customer loyalty is strong, with over 80 percent of users likely to return. However, like the U.S., media buzz surrounding the brand was minimal in September 2023. Costco’s mission Costco's mission is clear: to deliver exceptional value to its members by offering high-quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices. Costco's membership base has continued to expand steadily over the past decade. As of 2024, the company had approximately 76 million paid members worldwide, increasing from 2023. This consistent growth reflects Costco's ongoing commitment to providing exceptional value and service to its members, solidifying its position as a leading global retailer.

Over the last several years, Costco has seen a yearly increase in its global net sales, rising from 110.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2014 to 249.6 billion U.S. dollars by 2024. Costco has made a name for itself worldwide as a members-only wholesale retailer with warehouse style stores. Costco in the U.S. Costco opened its first warehouse in Seattle, Washington in 1983 and has since expanded to become one of the most respected and valuable retailers in the United States and worldwide. Among the top three mass market retailers in the United States: Walmart, Costco, and Target; Costco had the highest average sales volume per store, at 299 million U.S. dollars as of 2023. Costco Customers Costco sets itself apart from many other mass merchants by requiring customers to pay a yearly membership fee in order to shop at its locations. A 2023 survey found that the largest share of Costco’s American customer base is between the ages of 18 and 49 years. The company also prides itself in having the highest customer satisfaction rating of any department or discount store in the United States in 2023.

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