ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Warehouse Corp. here told shareholders Thursday it hopes to expand its members-only business stores and its car-wash test, according to local reports.
The company operates eight free-standing Costco Business stores, which sell office supplies and restaurant equipment to members. It also operates six car washes and is considering expanding that business if the first six do well, executives said.
They also said the company plans to ramp up international expansion as the economy improves, with potential sites in Asia and Australia.