40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE, AND BUILDING LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS WITH COSTCO

How it started

Continental Marketing has called on Costco since before they opened their first warehouse club in September 1983 in Seattle. Our dedicated Costco Team has a working relationship with the Executive VP of Merchandising all the way to the Inventory Control Specialist. Continental Marketing currently services most categories including Food/CPG, Major Appliances, Electronics, Housewares, Sporting Goods, Hardware, Pet, and Furniture teams, as well as all International Divisions of Costco.

The Continental team is recognized by Costco as a “Global Partner”. As a Global Partner, you must be an expert in Direct Import Programs, Global Logistics, and Testing. The team directly manages all accounts within Costco, Costco.com, and Costco Global. Continental Marketing has a dedicated Costco office strategically located in Seattle so we can be the "boots on the ground" in and around the Costco Headquarters. In addition, we currently call on all 11 Costco regional offices where those offices are responsible for the regional buying decisions such as Food, Sundries, and Pet Supplies.

Services

Costco Buying Process
Costco International
Costco Business Delivery
Costco Next & .com
Interacting with Costco's 16 Depot Centers and 5 Call Centers
Form Preparation
Costco Software

Differentiator

Accuracy and Consistency
Proprietary Software Calculators for Profitability
Understanding Costco’s philosophy
Vendor Education on Policy and Procedures
New Costco Location Preferential Treatment

Buying Team Relationship

We work closely with all members of the buying team, from ICS to Assistant Buyer, Buyer, Senior Management, International, and Import.

Operational Assistance

We prepare the Suppliers with Costco's requirements and expectations so they have a successful partnership. We assure our vendor's orders arrive on time and take care of any issues at the Depots.

Guidance & Mentorship

Continental Marketing has a solid track record of bringing the right types of products and values to Costco, while not wasting the buyer's or supplier's time on items that may not be viable at Costco