Costco's 2025 Strategy Revealed: Back to Basics & Global Expansion | 5IM

In this episode of 5 Insightful Minutes, Todd Barentine, President of the Club Division at The Barcode Group, offers a behind-the-scenes look at Costco’s 2025 initiatives and what it means for suppliers and customers. Todd discusses Costco's renewed focus on SKU management, treasure hunt shopping experiences, and its global expansion goals with plans to scale warehouses internationally. Key Moments: ( 0:30 ) Why 2025 is about returning to Costco's core strengths ( 1:50 ) What brands need to know about working with Costco ( 3:20 ) Insights into Costco’s treasure hunt and regional buying strategy ( 4:50 ) Plans for international growth and supplier opportunities ( 5:50 ) The competitive advantage of Costco’s global approach #costco #retailstrategy #globalexpansion #treasurehunt #retailinsights #retailtrends Music by hooksounds.com Sponsored Content This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy