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Costco, The Genuine Retail CSR Leader

Costco

So, along with happier workers come fair prices and a commitment to local companies. Take those famous Calvin Klein jeans that have been a mainstay at Costco over the years. Depending on the price, they could be marked at $29.99, but if the company can snag millions more, they could be $22.99. Wall Street would insist that regardless of the wholesale price, Costco should maximize its profit. But the company’s philosophy has long been that it will pass on savings to its customers. Most products in its warehouses are well-known national brands, but Costco does purchase local products. Karoun Armenian string cheese in Los Feliz, Goldilocks bread in Vallejo, hemp seeds in Santa Cruz and fruit from small San Joaquin Valley farms in Fresno are just a few examples that can be found in Costco’s warehouses.

Full article: http://www.triplepundit.com/2012/08/costco-genuine-retail...

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@PZuppo » 06 Sep '12, 12am
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@schwild » 30 Aug '12, 4pm
RT @phbalancedfilms: #Costco as #CSR leader? This looks at #CEO salary and says yes: [link] Your thoughts?
@phbalancedfilms » 30 Aug '12, 4pm
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@MollyPolatty » 21 Aug '12, 3pm
Happy employees = happy customers = more profits - Costco, the Genuine Retail CSR Leader? [link]
@schwild » 21 Aug '12, 1pm
RT @future500: Costo - a retail leader? [link] Company treats stakeholders "more than decently" #c... [link]
@future500 » 21 Aug '12, 1pm
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@PennSavvy » 18 Aug '12, 12am
Want productive and happy employees? 2 tips: 1. Don't be a greedy bitch. 2. #BeKindToPeople [link]
@randallkrantz » 16 Aug '12, 12pm
Interesting story about #how employees treated well at #Costco have helped make the company so successful. [link]
@lavola1981 » 16 Aug '12, 8am
La satisfacció dels treballadors dóna bons resultats. Empresa de distribució. Costco genuine retail CSR leader? #rse [link]
@theco2manager » 16 Aug '12, 5am
RT @GDavidsonCTI: A quick read: Costco, the Genuine Retail CSR Leader? [link]
@GDavidsonCM » 16 Aug '12, 3am
A quick read: Costco, the Genuine Retail CSR Leader? [link]
@RPSiegel » 16 Aug '12, 2am
Thanks Leon. Nice work on the Costco piece. [link] I'd love to hear your secret.
@defendthemiddle » 16 Aug '12, 12am
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@JohnRondina » 15 Aug '12, 7pm
Costco: Retail CSR leader?: Employees, employees, employees - [link] - #CSR #sustainability #sales
@megsa23 » 15 Aug '12, 6pm
RT @MarcGunther Why Costco is the #csr leader in retail via @triplepundit [link]
@LeonKaye » 15 Aug '12, 5pm
RT @FairwarePromo: Good article on working conditions in retail - Costco, the Genuine Retail CSR Leader? [link] via @triplepundit #CSR
@dtaschereau » 15 Aug '12, 5pm
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@IE_Finance » 15 Aug '12, 5pm
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@EcoFocusWrldwde » 15 Aug '12, 4pm
Costco, Retail CSR Leader? [link] One in 3 Costco shoppers rate chain extremely or very eco-friendly (2012 EcoFocus Survey)
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@CostcoITjobs » 15 Aug '12, 3pm
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@mposch » 15 Aug '12, 2pm
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@adblaze » 15 Aug '12, 1pm
Costco: A Leader in Corporate Social Responsibility? - You see name tags reading "since 2002," "1999" & "1995". T [link]
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@schwild » 15 Aug '12, 3am
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@margot_lester » 15 Aug '12, 3am
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@Culligan27 » 15 Aug '12, 2am
RT @cybulsky: CostCo as a leader in employment social responsibility. There's a reason those employees are always happy. [link]
@jesusreyes » 15 Aug '12, 1am
Why I hate Walmart and Love Costco. > [link]
@johnhoel » 15 Aug '12, 1am
Also love Costco because they don't play by wall streets rules, and they treat, pay, and care for their employees well! [link]
@LeonKaye » 15 Aug '12, 1am
Dear #CSR #pr people: if u or ur client really is doing sthing gr8 then the #socialmedia chatter should be like this: [link]
@RouteLastResort » 15 Aug '12, 12am
"Welcome to Costco, I luh you" [link]
@cybulsky » 15 Aug '12, 12am
CostCo as a leader in employment social responsibility. There's a reason those employees are always happy. [link]