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Your trusted partner for growth at Costco.

20 years of growth with Costco, driving a combined $750M in annual sales.

We’re an experienced Costco broker helping brands grow sales.

To win at Costco

You must embrace their member values: Quality, health and wellness. If you don't fit, you won't sell. We'll make sure you fit.

CPG brands can grow sales and optimize performance with an experienced Costco broker, improving placement, trade strategy and member engagement.

We help your brand succeed within Costco's unique model, ensuring your products meet member standards while maximizing profitability. From demos and marketing strategies to hands-on operational support, we position your brand to stand out and perform at its best.

Costco members trust in value

We'll help you harness that trust through demos and other creative strategies. Growing trust creates loyal customers and drives more sales.

Selling at Costco requires more than just a great product. It requires a deep understanding of their member values, operational workflows and unique retail strategy. As an experienced Costco broker, The Barcode Group helps CPG brands navigate this complex landscape and unlock their full growth potential.

We bring a laser focus

To finding efficiencies that reduce costs, multiply value and increase profit. If you’re ready to grow, then we’re the team for you.

Our team handles the heavy lifting, from product placement to trade management, so you can focus on building your brand and meeting customer demand.

Your Partner for Success at Costco.

Selling at Costco requires more than just a great product. It requires a deep understanding of their member values, operational workflows and unique retail strategy. As an experienced Costco broker, The Barcode Group helps CPG brands navigate this complex landscape and unlock their full growth potential.

Our team navigates the entire process, from product placement to trade management, so you can focus on building your brand and meeting customer demand.

Let us handle the heavy lifting.

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  • Product Life-Cycle Management
  • Pack Management and Reengineering
  • PO Processing and Communication
  • Trade Accrual and Spend Management
  • Deduction Avoidance and Resolution
  • Regular Sales Reporting
  • Proprietary Dashboard and Trade Analysis Tools

The six rights of Costco.

Costco famously has 6 rights -- philosophical values they follow to successfully run their stores. It helps them focus on high-quality products at low prices that keep members happy.

Right product

Making sure Costco sells products that people really want or need. They choose items that many people like and that are of good quality.

Right price

Selling products at a fair price that makes customers feel like they’re getting a good deal. Costco is known for having prices that are hard to beat.

Right place

Putting products in spots where customers can easily see and find them. This helps attract attention to the items people are most likely to buy.

Right quantity

Stocking just the right amount of products, so there’s enough for everyone without having too much leftover. This helps keep costs low and avoids wasting items.

Right time

Offering products at the right time, like during a holiday or when people need them most. Costco knows when certain items will be popular and makes sure they are available then.

Right condition

Making sure products are in great shape when customers buy them. This means they are fresh, well-packaged, and look good on the shelf.

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