As of 2021, Costco is the third-largest retailer in the world, [7] and as of August 2024, the world's largest retailer of beef, poultry, organic produce, and wine, with just under a third of American consumers …

Feb 2, 2026 · Amazon is the 2nd-largest among traditional retailers and the largest online U.S. retailer. Costco is the 3rd-largest retailer by revenue; other top retailers include Home Depot and Target.

Dec 15, 2025 · Now, more than 40 years later, Costco is the third-largest retailer in the world, with over 920 locations, more than 145 million cardholders, and annual revenue exceeding $269.9 billion.

According to Costco’s 2022 annual report, its revenue was $222.7 billion. It operates more than 855 warehouses globally—including more than 590 in the U.S.—with 300,000 total employees and 125 …

As of February 2026, Costco was the 19th biggest publicly traded company in the world by annual sales and the third-largest retailer in the U.S., after Walmart (WMT) and Amazon (AMZN).

Jun 19, 2024 · Notably, retail sales jumped 44% year-over-year across its international retail operations as of the quarter ending in December 2023. Despite regulatory crackdowns in recent years, it is the …

Mar 21, 2026 · Following the U.S. and Canada, Mexico holds the position as Costco’s third-largest market by warehouse count. As of fiscal year 2025, Costco operated 42 locations in Mexico, an …

Dec 24, 2025 · WMT and COST face off as retail giants, each leveraging scale, membership and digital growth to meet shifting consumer demand.

Mar 2, 2023 · Ranked as the sixth-largest retailer globally, Costco stands as the third-largest in the U.S., following Walmart and Amazon. Founded in 1976 in San Diego, Costco initially served small …

According to Costco’s 2022 annual report, its revenue was US$222.7 billion. It operates more than 855 warehouses around the world—including 107 in Canada—with 304,000 employees and 123 million …