Special markets product development since 1984

Built for manufacturers ready to win in Costco and other high-volume specialty channels.

NC:TS, Inc helps manufacturers shape product, packaging, pricing, and buyer presentations for the demands of special markets. We focus on practical execution, long-standing relationships, and item-level opportunities that can scale.

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U.S. & CanadaSpecial-market coverage

CostcoRegional, corporate, business, international, e-commerce

Multiple categoriesFood, sundries, household, pet, seasonal

Costco warehouse shelves stocked with products

Market experience includes Costco Wholesale Costco Business Centers Costco International Costco e-Commerce Sam's Club Dollar Markets

What we do

We translate manufacturing capability into retailer-ready opportunities.

Special markets are selective. A strong item must fit the customer, the buyer’s category priorities, the member value equation, the packaging environment, the logistics model, and the timing of the selling cycle.

NC:TS, Inc works with vendor principals to refine the offer before it reaches the buyer, then supports the process after interest turns into execution.

Item Opportunity

Identify where the product belongs, what makes it defensible, and how the offer should be framed for special-market buyers.

Packaging & Pallet Strategy

Adapt pack size, display logic, pallet presentation, and value messaging for warehouse-style retail decisions.

Buyer Presentation

Position the product with clear economics, category fit, supply readiness, and a concise reason to act now.

Ongoing Account Support

Maintain buyer communication, commitment tracking, promotional coordination, and follow-through as programs evolve.

Markets served

One relationship, multiple paths into special markets.

NC:TS, Inc calls on special markets located primarily in the U.S. and Canada, with emphasis on Costco Wholesale, Sam's Club and dollar-market customers.

Costco Programs

Regional offices, corporate headquarters in Issaquah, Business Centers, international programs, and e-commerce channels.

Warehouse & Club Channels

High-volume retail environments where product fit, packaging, and supply discipline must be aligned from the start.

Dollar Markets

Value-oriented retail opportunities requiring sharp item economics, reliable supply, and practical packaging decisions.

Selected represented brands & products

Real products. Recognizable categories. Retail-ready presentation.

Below are selected product images and brand artwork provided for this site update. They show the range of categories NC:TS, Inc has supported across household, food, janitorial, and everyday consumer products.

Joan Broccoli Madness

Salad Kit

Real Mex

Carnitas wet burrito

Nature's Bakery

Fig Bar

El Pollo Loco

Pollo Bowl

La Victoria

Salsa Suprema

Sweet Tomatoes & Souplantation

Vegetarian Harvest Soup

Maintex

Thick lemon dish soap

Premier

Angle broom display

GoodSense

Sandwich bags

Corn Nuggets

With Tajin

Optimal Pet Joint

Support supplement

AMKI Sesame Snaps

Snack bars

Why ongoing partnership matters

Winning the first order is only the beginning.

Special-market programs keep moving: buyers change priorities, promotions need coordination, commitments must be tracked, audits require follow-through, and new item opportunities appear as categories shift.

“NC:TS helped us understand what the customer needed, then stayed involved through the details that kept the program moving.”

A manufacturer gets the strongest return when the same team that shaped the opportunity remains involved to protect momentum, anticipate buyer needs, and identify the next reason to be in front of the customer.

Our people

Experienced, category-aware, and practical.

Founded in 1984, NC:TS, Inc is built around experienced special-market sales and product development professionals who understand how manufacturers, distributors, and retailers evaluate opportunity.