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Issahquah, WA

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By Eric Anderson

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3.22.13

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Costco has said that it is on track to open 28 new warehouses this year, marking the largest number of yearly store openings since 2007. The company opened 20 locations in 2011 and 16 in 2012.

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The company is halfway there – the count for new stores this year is already at 14, making a grand total of total of 622 locations worldwide.

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Costco’s growth hasn't just benefited customers -- shareholders have walloped the market, returning 11,000% over the past two decades, according to the Motley Fool.

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The remaining 14 locations on track to open this year include Japan, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Australia, and Mexico.

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Costco

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