Costco
Costco Wholesale Corporation is an American multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores. As of 2025, Costco is the third-largest retailer in the world, and as of August 2024, the world's largest retailer of beef, poultry, organic produce, and wine, with just under a third of American consumers regularly shopping at Costco warehouses. As of 2026, Costco is ranked 12th on the Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations…
Best Rank
#1
top 3 in 4 lists
Avg Position
#3.4
across 5 lists
Community
Divisive Pick
ranked #1 to #9
Most Argued About
“Top 10 Best Stock Picks of the Decade”
Ranks as high as #1 on some lists — but only #9 here. Fans are divided.
See the debate →The Internet's Surprise Pick
“Top 10 Best Wholesale & Bulk Shopping Clubs”
Climbed to #1 — a narrowly contested win.
See the full ranking →Frequently Asked Questions
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