<P> Costco has a wide variety of changing inventory and is known for carrying products for a time, then discontinuing them or using them as seasonal products . Over the years, Costco has gradually expanded its range of products and services . Initially, it preferred to sell only boxed products that could be dispensed by simply tearing the stretch wrap off a pallet . It now sells many other products that are more difficult to handle, such as art, books, caskets, clothing, computer software, fine wine, furniture home appliances, home electronics, hot tubs, jewelry, perishable items (such as dairy, fresh baked goods, flowers, fresh produce, meat, seafood), solar panels, tires, and vacuums . Many warehouses also have gas stations, pharmacies, hearing aid centers, optometrists, eye and sunglass centers, photo processors, and tire garages . The produce items that require refrigeration are kept in a walk - in refrigerator, and several locations even have a walk - in refrigerator for dairy items . </P> <P> Some locations have liquor stores, often kept separate from the main warehouse in order to comply with liquor license restrictions . In some states (such as Texas), the liquor store must be owned and operated by a separate company with separate employees . In 2006, Costco lost a lawsuit against the state of Washington in which it was seeking to purchase wine directly from the producer, bypassing the state retail monopoly . In Australia, Costco has to comply with regulations set by each state they choose trade in; their first store in the state of Victoria benefits from some of the most liberal alcohol licensing laws in the country, with retailers permitted to sell alcohol on shelves within the store, in a manner similar to most European countries . In the Canadian province of Quebec, beer and wine are sold within the stores from pallets . </P> <P> "Kirkland Signature" is Costco's private label . It is sold by Costco at their website and warehouses, and is trademarked by the company . The name is derived from the location (from 1987 to 1996) of Costco's corporate headquarters, Kirkland, Washington . </P> <P> Costco introduced Kirkland Signature as its private label in 1992 . The idea was to provide brand name quality products at discounted prices . To counteract the consumer confidence problem common in store branding, Kirkland Signature occasionally employs co-branding . According to Costco, while consumers may be wary of same - store - branding, they are less likely to be wary of brands that they are familiar with and trust . </P>

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