"Costco has come a long way since it first opened in Washington back in the 1980s. Its unique warehouse design and signature membership model have helped it transform from a simple Seattle wholesaler to an international success. In fact, Costco has spread across the U.S. and has stores in 14 different countries, including Canada, Australia, the U.K., South Korea, New Zealand, and even Iceland."
"For the most part, Costco's international stores look pretty similar to the American ones. They also sell many of the same products, too, like hot dogs and rotisserie chicken. But there are some differences, which vary depending on where you are in the world. The food court menu items are usually different, for example, and so are some of the products on the shelves. In the U.K., you'll find Marmite, in Canada, there's Tim Horton's products, and in Australia, there's Milo."
Costco began in Washington in the 1980s and grew through a warehouse design and membership model into an international retailer with stores in 14 countries. International locations generally resemble U.S. stores and carry many of the same staples, including hot dogs and rotisserie chicken. Local differences appear in food courts and product selections, reflecting regional tastes and brands. Examples include Marmite in the U.K., Tim Hortons products in Canada, Milo in Australia, and uncommon meats in South Korea. Canadian Costcos stock multiple Tim Hortons coffee formats, enabling customers to buy the brand without visiting cafés.
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