How did Costco get its name?

Additionally, Costco opened its first store in Seattle, Washington. Alternatively, Mission Statement claims that the name was chosen when the store opened in the '70s by Sol Price. According to this website, "CO" stands for company while "ST" stands for store. This would suggest the name of the company was "company store company."

What does Costco stand for?

Costco Wholesale Corporation (commonly shortened to Costco) is an American multinational corporation which operates a chain of membership-only big-box warehouse club retail stores.

What is the difference between Costco & St?

According to this website, "CO" stands for company while "ST" stands for store. This would suggest the name of the company was "company store company." Unfortunately, Costco's own website states the first Costco store didn't open until 1983. To make this explanation even murkier, Sol Price founded Price Club, not Costco.