Costco UK Company Description
Costco Wholesale UK Limited operates about 20 members-only warehouse clubs in England and Scotland. The company is owned by the #1 US wholesale club operator Costco Wholesale, which has been gradually adding UK locations. The big-box stores sell appliances, consumer electronics, health and beauty products, groceries, and more. The company has been able to grow faster than competitors, including Wal-Mart-owned ASDA and Tesco, because its status as a warehouse-club chain exempts it from zoning rules other retailers face when opening new stores. Costco Wholesale UK aims to grow to 40 stores by 2010 and is exploring entering the Irish market.
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