costco insight deck
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Costco Insight Deck. By Sandy Skrovan Research Director - US. September 2012. A Service. Contents. Introduction Major Strategic Initiatives Key Markets Conclusions & Implications Further Reading. All data correct at time of publishing. 1. Introduction. 1. Introduction. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Costco Insight Deck
By Sandy SkrovanResearch Director - US
September 2012
A Service
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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Major Strategic Initiatives
3. Key Markets
4. Conclusions & Implications
5. Further Reading
All data correct at time of publishing.
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1Introduction
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Corporate Structure: Costco is a US-based warehouse club chain with a presence in nine countries across the globe. While US operations remain core, more emphasis will be placed on international markets going forward.
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USA(includes Puerto Rico)
Joseph PorteraEastern & Canada
Dennis Zook Southwestern & Mexico
John McKayNorthern/Midwest
Division COOsKey Executives
Richard A GalantiEVP & CFO
Douglas W SchuttEVP, Merchandising
Paul G MoultonEVP & CIO
James P MurphyEVP, International
Canada
Louise WendlingCountry Manager
Mexico*
Jaime GonzalezCountry Manager
Other International
Country Managers noted
Preston DraperSouth Korea
Ken TheriaultJapan
Patrick NooneAustralia
TBCEurope**
Steve PappasUnited Kingdom
Richard ChangTaiwan
Craig JelinekPresident and CEO
Notes: * In June 2012, Costco and Comercial Mexicana reached an agreement under which Costco will purchase Comercial Mexicana’s 50% interest in Costco Mexico. ** No current club locations in Western Europe, but Costco named Michael Sinegal as Country Manager to explore opportunities.
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With established operations in North America and the UK, Costco also has a small but growing presence in Asia (Japan, South Korea and Taiwan) and Australia.
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