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Best of the Best- 3Q 2020

Join The Costco Packaging Guys as we walk the floor and talk through the Best of the Best, 3Q-2020

Costco Wholesale Commits $25 Million to LISC's Black Economic Development Fund

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Costco Wholesale Commits $25 Million to LISC's Black Economic Development Fund

The Costco Packaging Guys applaud Costco for this commitment. NEW YORK, Aug. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Costco Wholesale Corporation...

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The importance of selling your PRODUCT vs selling your brand at Costco

Costco commonly sells 1-2 brands of any 1 product. In a typical grocery store for example, customers are often faced with 10+ different...

Great packaging. Our role in bringing Costco Warehouses to life.

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Great packaging. Our role in bringing Costco Warehouses to life.

Many of you reading this have been inside a Costco Warehouse and are loyal members. Although, most of our customers during an initial...

Lighting at Costco. Why it's important for Packaging Design

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Lighting at Costco. Why it's important for Packaging Design

Understanding the lighting environment in which a package will be displayed at retail is critical to the sales. Perception of color and...

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Best of the Best- 1H2020

Lets take a walk through our local Costco to find the Best-of-the-Best so far in the first half of 2020!

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Paper or plastic?

The Costco Packaging Guys are a major proponent for using the most sustainable package for any brand. Why? We believe in doing the...

Learn the Lingo - 53ft dry trailer pallet layouts

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Learn the Lingo - 53ft dry trailer pallet layouts

Don't mess with Costco's efficiency at their Depots. Costco supply chain requires their suppliers deliver product based on strict Costco...

How2Recyle logos to play a huge role in the future of Club Packaging

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How2Recyle logos to play a huge role in the future of Club Packaging

With the latest edition of Costco Wholesale's Sustainable Packaging Guide dropping in July, we at The Costco Packaging Guys expect...

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Astonishing Costco Trivia - FOOD

In a continuing series from the Costco Packaging Guys, let's have some fun with a few amazing pieces of Costco trivia. This edition...

New study shows momentum continues to build for sustainable packaging.

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New study shows momentum continues to build for sustainable packaging.

New research from Trivium Packaging and Boston Consulting Group, in their "2020 Global Buying Green" report provides some encouraging...

Learn the Lingo: They are Warehouses and Depots. Not "Stores" and "Distribution Centers" [Updated]

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Learn the Lingo: They are Warehouses and Depots. Not "Stores" and "Distribution Centers" [Updated]

While most retailers have distribution centers and stores, Costco names theirs a little differently. To ensure you are using the right...

Our role in Costco's Sustainable Packaging Guidelines

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Our role in Costco's Sustainable Packaging Guidelines

Sustainable, green, earth friendly, eco-friendly and reduced carbon footprint and are all terms we attach to packaging making strides for...

COSTCO PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

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COSTCO PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Following Costco's Packaging Specifications are critical to success. Let me say that another way; Failing to follow Costco's packaging...

More than just a pretty picture.
Why high-quality renderings are essential.

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More than just a pretty picture. Why high-quality renderings are essential.

High quality package renderings have always been essential for anyone communicating a packaging design idea to Costco. Renderings have...

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Costco's Cross-Docking Choreography

You may have heard of cross-docking before but, what exactly is it? Why is it a significant competitive advantage to Costco and why is...

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Please TOUCH the merchandise.

A case for elimination of pallet skirts In a 2019 study (see below) by First Insight, Inc, in-store spending was significantly higher in...

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Costco -- A Man's Retail Paradise?

In a recent study comparing Walmart, Target, Costco, Kroger and Amazon, Costco was the only retailer which had a larger amount of male vs...

Ask the Experts - Preparing for your 1st Costco meeting

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Ask the Experts - Preparing for your 1st Costco meeting

Eric Berkley is the co-founder and president at Berkley International. Eric has helped brand owners successfully navigate the Costco...

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Sustainability through pallets.

Pallets are boring. We get it. Although there is a story behind everything. The 48"x40" pallet is essential for product distribution in...

King's Hawaiian - How to stand out with orange

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King's Hawaiian - How to stand out with orange

King's Hawaiian is that addictive sweet bread staple at the dinner table all year and especially during the holidays. Making the most of...

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Why WE Ship from the West Coast

Costco is a nationwide retailer operating in every state boasting over 640 stores, but that doesn't mean its distribution volume is equal...

Fight your spellcheck: Shoppability is a word

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Fight your spellcheck: Shoppability is a word

What makes a pallet display Shoppable? Or in other words, as the Oxford dictionary puts it: Conducive to shopping? A Nielsen report from...

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The Costco Butterfly

I cant tell you how many customers I've spoken with get confused by the Costco Butterfly Skirt. Just the terminology is confusing....

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