- Rank16
- Prev Rank12
- IndustrySpecialty Retailers
- Industry Rank1
- Prev Industry Rank1
- Overall Score7.21
- HQ CountryUSA
- Website
Costco began selling directly to Chinese consumers by using Alibaba’s online platform — rather than opening a brick-and-mortar store. Amid recent labor protests across the U.S., the company has been lauded for paying entry-level employees $11.50 per hour and having an average hourly wage of $21 per hour, which it says helps it attract and retain high-performing employees.
Nine Key Attributes of Reputation
Innovation | 1 |
People management | 1 |
Use of corporate assets | 1 |
Social responsibility | 1 |
Quality of management | 1 |
Financial soundness | 1 |
Long-term investment value | 1 |
Quality of products / services | 1 |
Global competitiveness | 6 |