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April 11, 2013
Costco March same-store sales up 4%, misses Street

Costco Wholesale Corp reported a 4% rise in same-store sales, missing analysts' expectations for a 5.2% increase.

April 2, 2013
Costco selects Digimarc to provide interactive print-to-mobile experience

Digimarc Corp. announced that Costco Wholesale Corp. is using the Digimarc Discover Intuitive Computing Platform (ICP) to embed transparent digital watermarks in editorial and advertising content connected with The Costco Connection starting with the April issue.

March 15, 2013
Reports: Costco to expand headquarters

Costco Wholesale Corp. will expand its Issaquah, Wash., headquarters, according to published reports.

March 12, 2013
Costco profit surges 39%, beating expectations

Costco Wholesale Corp posted a better-than expected 39% increase in quarterly profit, helped by increasing sales and a rise in membership fees.

March 12, 2013
Planet Retail on Costco’s Q2 Results

Costco Wholesale Corp.’s winning streak continues as the chain reported a better-than-expected 39% increase in profits for its fiscal second quarter.

February 14, 2013
Tiffany files suit against Costco for trademark infringement

Tiffany & Co. has filed suit against Costco Wholesale Corp., alleging alleges trademark infringement, dilution, counterfeiting, unfair competition, injury to business reputation, false and deceptive business practices and false advertising.

January 10, 2013
E-World Online and Costco partner on program to reduce waste

Consumer electronics recycler E-World Online said that it has teamed with Costco Wholesale Corp. on the launch of a national program to make managing merchandise returns more sustainable.

December 12, 2012
Costco sales and profits top Street

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported that net income for the quarter ended Nov. 25 rose 30% to $416 million, compared with $320 million in the year-ago period and surpassing analysts’ forecasts.

November 30, 2012
Report: Amazon, Costco tops in online customer satisfaction

Amazon and Costco lead the pack lead the pack when it comes to the e-tailers that have most satisfied their customers, according to the 2012 Harris Poll Shopper Satisfaction Study of Online Retailers.

November 28, 2012
Costco plans special cash dividend payout on Dec.7; November sales beat Street

Costco Wholesale Corp. said it will pay a special dividend worth some $3.0 billion to investors, sending cash to its shareholders ahead of a likely increase in the dividend tax.

October 10, 2012
Costco Q4 profit jumps 27%

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported that net income for the quarter ended Sept. 2 jumped 27% to $609 million, from $478 million in the year-ago period.

October 4, 2012
Costco and TJX beat estimates in September, Target misses

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported a better-than-expected 6% rise in September same-store sales, helped by higher gasoline prices and a stronger dollar.

September 26, 2012
Judge grants class status to female employees suing Costco

A U.S. judge in San Francisco has certified a class-action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corp. that involved allegations of gender discrimination in the store's promotion practices.

September 21, 2012
Study: Amazon, Trader Joe’s and Costco Tops With Consumers

Amazon.com, Trader Joe’s and Costco Wholesale Corp. came out on top with consumers in a survey by global consulting firm OC&C Strategy Consultants. Rounding out the top five were Zappos and iTunes.

September 12, 2012
Report: Retailers lead U.S. companies in use of solar power; Walmart No. 1

The nation’s chain retailers lead the nation when it comes to commercial solar energy use, according to a report released by the Solar Energy Industries Association and Vote Solar Initiative advocacy group.

August 30, 2012
Costco, Target, Kohl's and TJX beat estimates

Discounters reported strong-than-expected sales for August, fueled by back-to-school shopping, promotions and cooler weather in the Northeast.

August 30, 2012
Retailers make strong gains in August; Macy's, Limited Brands and Gap Inc. top estimates

Macy's, Limited Brands and Gap Inc. all posted August same-store sales that topped analysts' estimates as retailers across the board generally posted strong sales, boosted by back-to-school shopping and aggressive promotions.

August 23, 2012
Study: Amazon ranks as America’s favorite retailer

Amazon.com, Trader Joe’s and Costco Wholesale Corp. came out on top with consumers in a survey by global strategy firm OC&C Strategy Consultants, Boston.

August 2, 2012
Target, Costco exceed expectations in July

Costco Wholesale Corp. set the July same-store sales pace when it reported Wednesday a better-than-expected gain of 5%, and other discounters answered Thursday with similar positive results.

August 1, 2012
Costco’s same-store sales up 5% in July

Costco Wholesale Corp. posted a 5% increase in same-store sales in July, helped by strong sales at its U.S. stores.

July 5, 2012
TJX and Ross shine in June

As discounters such as Target, Stein Mart and warehouse club operator Costco posted disappointing same-store sales results in June, TJX Cos. and Ross Stores shone with gains that surpassed Wall Street estimates.

June 22, 2012
Costco international exec says chain looking to open stores in Europe

Costco Wholesale Corp.’s international executive VP James Murphy said that the warehouse club operator is pursuing a European expansion program.

June 14, 2012
Costco to buy out partner’s 50% stake in Costco Mexico

Costco Wholesale Corp. said it has acquired partner Controladora Comercial Mexicana’s 50% share interest in Costco Mexico for approximately $760 million, funded by dividend proceeds, cash and investment balances.

June 14, 2012
Costco to make Louisiana debut

Costco Wholesale Corp. will enter the state of Louisiana with a 148,000-sq.-ft. store at Carrollton Plaza Shopping Center in New Orleans.

May 24, 2012
Costco profit rises 19% in Q3, on track to open stores this year

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported that net income for the quarter ended May 6 surged 19% to $386 million, from $324 million in the same period last year.

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