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MarketsGlobal / Other·Ranked Thursday, April 9, 2026
How Costco Won in Japan
Costco adapts operations to become largest market outside North America
“Costco had to re-think its real estate, merchandising and warehouse design to succeed in Japan, which is now its largest market outside of North America.”
AI score breakdown
#39 that day4.50/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%2/10
Economic impact · weight 25%7/10
Job impact · weight 20%3/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%9/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%2/10
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