The company is outperforming many of the U.S.' biggest retailers and has massive growth potential over the next five to 10 years. Costco (COST 1.68%) has come a long way since starting out as one of the world's first retail warehouse clubs in 1983. Back then, the company called itself Price Club and was based in San Diego, California. The retail giant went public only two years later, in 1985, and the rest is history. Shares of Costco have soared 89,000% since its initial public offering, creating plenty of ...