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Export sales Export sales Revenue from export sales of goods during the reporting period, in the normal course of business, reduced by sales returns and allowances, and sales discounts. Membership income Membership Fees Income Annual membership fees collected in advance and recognized in revenue ratably over the annual membership period, net of actual refunds. Other income Other Revenue Net Revenue from vendor demonstrations, rental income, royalty income, and other services not elsewhere specified. Total revenues Revenue, Net Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Cost of goods sold: Cost of Goods Sold [Abstract] Net warehouse club Cost of Goods Sold Net Warehouse Club Total costs related to goods produced and sold at warehouse clubs during the reporting period. Export Cost of Goods Sold Export Total costs related to exported goods produced and sold during the reporting period. 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Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) by Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain] Income Statement and Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Location [Domain] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] Hedging Designation [Domain] Colombia Cross currency interest rate swap [Member] Colombia $2M Cross currency interest rate swap [Member] Colombia $2M Cross currency interest rate swap [Member] Colombia $6M Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap [Member] Colombia $6M Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap [Member] Colombia $6M Cross Currency Interest Rate Swap [Member] RBTT [Member] RBTT [Member] FinancialInstitutions [Member] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative, Name [Domain] Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability Derivative, Fair Value, Net Derivative, Fair Value, Net Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Notional Amount of Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate Derivative, Fixed Interest Rate interest expense (variable) on borrowings for derivatives interest expense (variable) on borrowings for derivatives Interest expense on borrowings for derivatives (variable interest) Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax interest expense (fixed) on borrowings of derivatives interest expense (fixed) on borrowings of derivatives interest expense (fixed) on borrowings of derivatives Derivative Liability, Notional Amount Derivative Liability, Notional Amount Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustment Restatement [Table] Gain (Loss) on Sale [Member] Gain (Loss) on Sale [Member] Gain (Loss) on Sale [Member] Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments Restatement [Line Items] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Reclassification Adjustment Realized upon Sale or Liquidation, Net of Tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense Other Income Other Income Cost of Goods and Services Sold Cost of Goods and Services Sold Operating Income (Loss) Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Net income Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit) Net gain (loss) arising during period Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Net (Gains) Losses Total defined pension plans Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Other non-current assets, fair value of derivative instruments Other non-current assets, fair value of derivative instruments Fair value of all derivative assets designated as fair value hedging instruments. 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This element refers to the gain (loss). Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Discontinued operations Discontinued operations The sum of adjustments for discontinued operations which are added to or deducted from net income or loss, including the portion attributable to noncontrolling interest, to reflect cash provided by or used in operating activities, in accordance with the indirect cash flow method. Excess tax deficiency (benefit) on stock-based compensation Excess Tax Benefit from Share-based Compensation, Operating Activities Equity in gains/(losses) of unconsolidated affiliates Stock-based compensation Change in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Change in receivables, prepaid expenses and other current assets, accrued salaries and benefits, deferred membership income and other accruals Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Merchandise inventories Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Investing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Additions to property and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Capital contribution to Costa Rica joint venture Capital contribution to Costa Rica joint venture The cash outflow associated with capital contributions to the Costa Rica joint venture during the period. Capital contribution to Panama joint venture Capital contribution to Panama joint venture The cash outflow associated with capital contributions to the Panama joint venture during the period. Net cash provided by (used in) continuing investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Net cash provided by (used in) provided by discontinued investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Discontinued Operations Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Financing Activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Proceeds from bank borrowings Proceeds from Issuance of Debt Repayment of bank borrowings Repayments of Debt Release of (addition to) restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Excess tax (deficiency) benefit on stock-based compensation Purchase of treasury stock Payments During The Period For Repurchase Of Common Stock The cash outflow for the equity impact of the cost of common and preferred stock that were repurchased during the period. Recorded using the cost method. 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