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Costco Wholesale

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    Company Info

    IndustryGeneral Merchandisers
    LocationIssaquah, Wash.
    Industry Ranking4
    Previous Industry Ranking3
    Previous Top 50 Ranking13
    Websitewww.costco.com
    Overall Score7.54

    Key Attributes of Reputation

    Innovation4
    People Management3
    Use of Corporate Assets3
    Social Responsibility6
    Quality of Management3
    Financial Soundness3
    Long-Term Investment Value1
    Quality of Products/Services2
    Global Competitiveness2