History
Culture
Rothman Workplan
6 Rights of Merchandising
Code of Ethics
200

This person helped found Costco in 1983 alongside Jim Senigal.

Jeff Brotman

200

Costco’s company culture strongly emphasizes treating these people well first.

Employees

200

The Rothman Workplan is our toolbox for this.

Inclusion

200

The $1.50 hotdog combo for over 40 years.

The Right Price

200

The first rule of the Costco code of ethics.

Obey The Law

400

While Costco recently raised its Gold Star member fee to $65, upon the store's founding it would only cost this amount.

$25

400

Costco employees are known for receiving this compared to many retail competitors.

Higher Wages and Strong Benefits

400

Costco's Journies For All is an example of this element of the Workplan.

Career Development

400

1,000 sell units of Pokémon trading cards.

The Right Quantity

400

Costco expects respectful relationships with these business partners.

Our Suppliers

600

An unchanging pillar of Costco values, the hot dog and soda combo was established in this year.

1985

600

This famous Costco policy allows its members to return almost anything if they are not satisfied.

Return Policy

600

To help employees towards their career goals, this element of the workplan aims to assess their productivity.

Performance Reviews

600

The Suki's Roadshow set up near the D19 case where the product is displayed.

The Right Place

600

If the first four principles are followed, Costco's ultimate responsibility is towards this group.

Our Shareholders

800

DAILY DOUBLE

Kirkland, Washington

800

Costco warehouses are intentionally designed with minimal decoration to promote this business goal.

Low Operation Costs

800

The "I's" have it--these three things are essential to maintain our diverse and inclusive workplace.

Intention, Involvement, Inspiration

800

A 20 pallet block of fresh, ready-to-eat watermelons featured away from the department on Memorial Day weekend.

The Right Condition

800

Offering to run back and grab an item they could not find.

Take Care of Our Members

1000

Before Price Club, Fedmart was established by Sol Price over 10 years prior, in this year.

1954

1000

Costco intentionally caps markups on most merchandise at around this percentage to reinforce member trust.

Approximately 14-15%

1000

By current company estimates, we will need to grow this many managers in 5 years.

4,410

1000

Mother's Day roses on the midway the Tuesday before the holiday.

The Right Merchandise

1000

Sitting in the office earnestly listening to Alan for the third time this week.

Take Care of Our Employees

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