If you have been waiting for the right moment to get serious about the Costco channel, that moment is right now. And we mean that literally — because Costco just announced one of its most aggressive retail expansion plans in company history, and the window of opportunity it creates for brands ready to move is enormous. Costco is planning a total of 35 new locations in fiscal year 2026, which ends in August 2026 — up from 24 net-new warehouse stores the previous fiscal year. P

You built a great product. You convinced yourself — rightly — that it belongs in Costco. You got the meeting, you got the shot, and then somewhere between the pitch and the floor, things fell apart. Or maybe you haven't gotten there yet, but you're watching other brands stumble and wondering: what are they missing? Here's the uncomfortable truth about why brands fail at Costco : it almost never comes down to the product itself. The product is usually fine. What fails is every

Let's be real — getting into Costco is not a stroke of luck. It's not about having the flashiest packaging or the most followers on Instagram. It's about strategy. Preparation. And knowing exactly what one of the world's most demanding retailers expects from the brands it puts in front of its 130 million members. The brands that crack the Costco code don't do it by accident. They do it with Costco consulting  — expert guidance from people who have been inside this channel lon

You've built a great product. The packaging is on point. Your origin story is compelling. You've got a handful of retail leads sitting in your inbox that could change everything — and absolutely zero bandwidth to chase them down the right way. Sound familiar? This is the moment most small brand founders hit a wall. Hiring a full-time, experienced sales rep costs $80,000 to $120,000 a year — before commission, benefits, or onboarding time. That number alone is enough to stall