Regarding Costco 10k Report 2016
1. Costco has a major international presence. How do they cater to different cultural preferences among their customers?
2. Are there risks to the supply chain of merchandise due to commodity price spikes or issues with their suppliers? Are they overly dependent upon certain sources?
3. Who are the competitors to Costco? How does Costco attempt to differentiate itself from them?
4. Is Costco looking to expand into new markets? If so, where?
5. What percentage of the company's revenue comes from membership fees? Do these fees operate in the same way and are they comparable in Costco's foreign operations?