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Costco Delivery

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What you should understand about delivering your product to Costco is that you are committed to the date that you propose. Late deliveries may result in penalties, or even a cancelled order. Additionally, you will need to include the time it takes for testing to be completed, all samples to be produced and approved, and many other requirements BEFORE you propose a delivery date.

So how can you plan for the unexpected and offer a timely, yet realistic delivery? Fortunately, VendorCo can help you plan for the unexpected! When you partner with VendorCo, you become part of a team of Costco experts that will help you prepare for a successful Costco program.

Contact us to get started, at [email protected]

Selling to Costco

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Selling to Costco requires patience, dedication, knowledge, and a lot of hard work in order to succeed. In addition, selling to Costco requires a very specific understanding of the demographic, market opportunities, and unique processes and procedures. Failing to understand the inner workings of Costco may result in a loss of revenue, a failed program, and damaged relationships. Don’t take the risk! Partner with VendorCo, we are experts in Costco product placement and program development, and can help you prepare and plan for a successful relationship with Costco.

You can try to do it all on your own, guessing and struggling to figure out what Costco requires, or you can come to the professionals who understand Costco. We can perfect your product presentation and mold it into what is most desirable to the Costco buyer. The choice is yours, but taking the guesswork out of a stressful situation like working with Costco is well worth the time and effort for a better chance of success.

Selling to Costco starts with a phone call! Contact VendorCo today at (949) 326-8909. We look forward to hearing from you.

Costco’s Pricing Structure

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Costco is a business that has strategically created its own market for bulk buy at a great price. When you think “Costco” what comes to mind? Most people think of great value. Costco focuses on providing members with the best bang for their buck, and does so by working with businesses that supply reliable and well priced products.

Founding a business that supplies its consumers with the best possible price point is part of what makes Costco so successful. Even without advertising, Costco has managed to reach the top of the US sales charts. From eCommerce to warehouse sales and more, Costco has becomes a retail superpower with a sterling reputation.

Talk to us at VendorCo today to discuss how you can grow your business through working with one of the fastest growing and already successful businesses on the planet!

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Rejected Programs – Inadequate Savings

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Costco is committed to providing the best possible price point to members. If your product does not provide enough savings to members, you are likely to be overlooked as a potential vendor.

How much savings is enough? How can you position your price point to provide the best chance for placement? This information can be fairly difficult to come by. Fortunately, VendorCo understands Costco’s structure, and we can help our clients craft a price point that will fit with Costco’s standards. If you are interested in partnering with VendorCo and taking advantage of the many, invaluable services that we offer, contact us today.

Inside Costco Warehouses: The Treasure Hunt

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We can all agree that there are some deals at Costco that no one expected to find and buy upon arrival. Members do not shop at Costco merely to buy ordinary items, but they come for what co-founder James Sinegal calls the “Treasure Hunt”. The “Treasure Hunt” refers to the rare item or “rock bottom price” that the member cannot simply overlook. Like treasure, these items usually will disappear and be gone on the next visit. This type of turnover gives the members an urgency to buy before the offers are gone for good.

Members may go in for their routine staple purchases, but often come out with a bottle of Dom Perignon or Callaway golf clubs because they couldn’t pass up on such exceptional deals. These types of offers is what makes Costco an anticipated trip for members and keeps members coming back.

If you are interested in having your product enter a Costco warehouse, contact one of our experts to ensure a successful venture. Our experts maintain a high level of knowledge about Costco’s culture and buying process, contact us at [email protected].

Costco Membership: Rates and Retention

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To date,member renewal rates remain high as a result of constant value perception and product innovation. Because Costco is a low-margin business, they reward their members for being loyal and are successful by increasing the frequency and average purchase of club members. According to Trefis research done in 2015, membership renewal rates are on the rise and customers are visiting Costco more frequently. Costco’s ability to retain their members is unlike anything that has been seen before.

If you think your product would sell at Costco, pair up with one of our representative to develop your strategy today! Call us at 949-600-7688 or email [email protected].

Costco Vendor

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A Costco vendor is sometimes referred to as a Costco Supplier.  A Costco vendor is any company that is currently selling products to Costco, or has sold products to Costco in the past. A company that has an established brand in a particular region or nationally could be considered by Costco to become a vendor.

Would you like to become a Costco vendor? Get started with your Costco program and contact VendorCo today: [email protected].

Costco Vendor Guide

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Costco is one of the largest retailers in the United States with vendors jumping at the chance to sell their products in the warehouses. However, in order to satisfy Costco and the Costco member, vendors must have an understanding of Costco’s processes and the ability to implement them.

Vendors are responsible for managing creative, manufacturing, packaging, delivery, accounting, customer service, and so much more.  In order to serve Costco well, a vendor guide can be very useful.

An effective vendor guide may be in the form of a manufacturer representative, also known as an independent broker or product placement company/individual. Representatives often specialize in a particular retailer.

If you’re looking for a Costco vendor guide, look no further than VendorCo. We offer over 20 years of Costco specific expertise, saving you time and money with your Costco program, and cutting out the guesswork. We offer many services that are useful for current and future Costco vendors.

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Knowledge is Power

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It was the great English author and philosopher Sir Francis Bacon who said “Knowledge is power”. Life and business success are achieved through knowledge. Experienced, knowledgeable experts are absolutely necessary to the success of your business.

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