Our end-to-end Costco service model.

We don’t offer à la carte services. We partner with brands through a defined, end-to-end process — owning every step from pitch to purchase and through ongoing sell-through inside Costco.

How We Take Brands Into Costco

Our work follows a clear process. Each phase builds on the last, and the services inside each phase are handled by our team — not handed off, not outsourced, not fragmented.

This is how we win inside Costco.

PHASE 01

Strategy & Development

Setting the foundation to win buyer trust

This phase is about setting your brand up to win — with the right product, the right story, and a strategy designed specifically for Costco.

We help define what you're selling, how it's positioned, and why it deserves space on the warehouse floor.

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What we handle:

Item development: Defining what we’re selling and why it wins

Item development: Defining what we’re selling and why it wins

Promotion strategy: How will we maximize member engagement and trial

Merchandising guidance: Packaging, palletization, and supply chain readiness

Regional or national sales strategy: who we pitch to, when, and why

Buyer pitch preparation and positioning

Go-to-market planning for Costco-specific success

PHASE 02

Pitch & Placement

Turning strategy into opportunity

We lead buyer conversations and manage the details that turn preparation into placement. From presentations to samples to follow-ups, we stay close and fully accountable.

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What we handle:

Direct communication with Costco buyers

Buyer meetings, presentations, and follow-ups

Sample coordination and presentation support

Pricing alignment and placement planning

Navigating feedback and next steps toward approval

PHASE 03

Execution & Account Management

Hands-on ownership once the “yes” happens

Once your item is approved, the real work begins. We manage execution so momentum doesn’t stall and issues don’t compound.

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What we handle:

Vendor set up, Item setup and operational coordination

Pricing and promotional planning

Purchase order (PO) management and issue resolution

Demo planning and execution

Ongoing communication with buyers, assistant buyers and ICS teams

PHASE 04

Launch & Sell-Through

Earning long-term success on shelf

We stay involved well beyond launch. This phase is about monitoring performance, solving problems, and helping your brand build sustained momentum inside Costco.

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What we handle:

Launch planning and execution

Sell-through monitoring and performance analysis

Inventory coordination and issue troubleshooting

Strategy adjustments based on performance

Long-term growth planning inside Costco

FAQs

We don’t disappear after introductions are made. Rebel works alongside your team, treating your brand like it’s our own. You’ll work directly with senior-level experts who move quickly, communicate clearly, and stay deeply invested in your success.

Is Rebel just a brokerage?
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Do you work with every brand that reaches out?

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A true partner, not just a broker.

Working alongside brands to deliver results that speak for themselves.

"Rebel Solutions Group are Costco experts. They have strong relationships with Costco and have been incredibly helpful getting Crocodile Cloth launched and navigating their unique business model. Laurie and Carlene are professional, responsive, and bring great passion and enthusiasm for our business. We appreciate their partnership and support as we continue to grow our brand at Costco!"

Dan Wenzel

Sales Director

"Put simply, you want Carlene in your corner. Proactive and personable, Carlene and her team combine a comprehensive understanding of how to succeed in the Costco ecosystem with deep relationships with key decision-makers. Additionally, my whole team just loves working with Rebel."

George Youmans

Co-Founder

"Carlene and the Rebel Team deliver extreme customer service, managing every detail of our Costco business with precision. Their relationships, responsiveness, and trade spend expertise have been instrumental to Chomps' growth."

Ryan Roberts

Director of Sales

"Carlene is an extension of our team - as passionate and committed to growing our business as we are. She effectively navigates getting LOVE CORN in front of all the right people, creating brand fans within the Costco community."

Gavin McCloskey

Founder & CEO

"Working with Rebel Solutions has been a game-changer for us. Their ability to help us every step of the way has been world-class. We would not be where we are today without their partnership and guidance. They are a true partner in every sense of the word."

Ryan Lee

VP of Sales

"Partnering with Carlene and the Rebel team has been a amazing. Their hands-on approach, creative problem-solving, and command of every detail have driven real growth in our Costco business."

David Habib

Founder

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