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The Motley Fool November 16, 2006 Alyce Lomax	Dueling Fools: Costco Bull Rebuttal With the future so bright -- and the company so well-run, so successful, and so focused on long-term success over the course of its history -- investors are cautioned not to underestimate Costco.
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The Motley Fool September 27, 2004 David Meier	It's the Employees, Stupid What drives Costco's success? Employees are payed well to make sure costs stay low, customers stay happy, and shareholders see returns.
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The Motley Fool October 1, 2009 Dayana Yochim	This Is Costco's Secret Weapon Wall Street might not like how the company treats its employees, but shareholders certainly should.
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