Platform Features Built for Real Grocery Operators
This platform is designed to remove guesswork and replace it with structure. Each feature supports consistency, scalability, and repeatable operations—without adding complexity.
Structured Grocery Catalog
A centralized catalog eliminates the need to build and manage a store from scratch while maintaining consistency across all operators.
What This Enables
Pre-built product structure; consistent item formatting; simplified customer browsing; centralized updates without operator involvement
Choose the Co-Op Shopper Platform That Fits Your Business
Starting a grocery business does not require the same setup for everyone. Co-Op Shopper offers structured platform options based on how you want to begin, how much you want to manage, and how far you want to scale.
Whether you want a simple Costco-focused service platform or a more advanced fulfillment model, each option is designed to give you a clearer path forward.
Start with the Right Model for How You Want to Operate
Built on a standardized Costco grocery system using items commonly available across U.S. warehouses—allowing you to launch in nearly any market.
Base Costco Platform
Built for Structured Costco Shopping
The Costco Platform is designed for operators who want to run a dedicated Costco grocery delivery or pre-arrival stocking service using a more developed system. It is built around bulk shopping, structured ordering, and a more professional customer experience than generic app-based delivery.
These capabilities are already built into the platform and can be activated as your operation grows. See how they appear in a live customer-facing experience.
Advanced Hub Model
Built for Larger-Scale Fulfillment
The Advanced Hub Model is for those looking beyond basic delivery and into a more developed operating structure. This model supports expanded fulfillment options such as pickup, staging, vacation pre-arrival grocery stocking, and a more centralized workflow.
Multipack Splitting System
This is where the platform moves beyond basic delivery into structured, higher-margin operations.
Why It Matters
Costco is built on bulk. Many customers are not.
Multipack splitting bridges that gap—allowing operators to convert bulk inventory into individually sellable units while maintaining a structured, compliant system.
This is not a workaround. It’s a built-in advantage.
How It Works
Operators source bulk items from Costco and offer them as individual units where appropriate.
The platform supports this through structured item presentation; consistent pricing logic; controlled splitting guidelines; integration into standard ordering workflows
When paired with a hub or commissary environment, this becomes operationally efficient—allowing items to be prepped, stored, and distributed across multiple orders.
What This Unlocks
Higher margin per item; lower price entry points for customers; expanded product selection without expanding sourcing; better use of every Costco trip.
This is where operators move from “shopping orders” to managing inventory.
Hub Advantage
Multipack splitting becomes significantly more powerful within a hub model.
A centralized location allows operators to process bulk items once; distribute across multiple orders; reduce repeat handling; support pickup and delivery from the same inventory pool.
This is where scale starts to show up.
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Costco Samplers Integration
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Split items can also be offered as standalone "sampler” units—giving customers access to single servings from larger packs.
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These are not curated bundles. They are real items, extracted and listed individually within the store.
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This expands accessibility while maintaining operational control.
See It in Action
The best way to understand this system is to see how it’s presented inside a live store.
Average Pricing Framework
Pricing is designed to guide—not dictate—allowing operators to build sustainable margins while maintaining transparency.
What This Enables
Customer expectation alignment; simplified quoting; consistent pricing logic; flexibility for operator-specific fees.
Shared Order Allocation
Built for group orders, this feature allows multiple participants to share the cost of bulk items without manual calculation.
What This Enables
Office pantry programs; group ordering; event provisioning; simplified cost-sharing across multiple customers.
Operator-Controlled Fee Structure
Operators define how they make money using structured fee layers rather than relying on commissions.
What This Enables
Predictable revenue; scalable pricing; control over service fees, delivery fees, and minimums; independence from platform commissions.
Order Intake & Workflow System
Orders are captured in a structured format that feeds directly into fulfillment, reducing errors and manual coordination.
What This Enables
Consistent order handling; clear customer instructions; streamlined scheduling; reduced back-and-forth communication.
Centralized Catalog Management
The platform evolves without requiring operators to manage updates or maintain product data.
What This Enables
Always-current product listings; reduced maintenance; consistent experience across all operator sites; scalability without added workload.
Built for Operational Expansion
Each feature is designed to support growth beyond single orders into structured, repeatable revenue streams.
What This Enables
Expansion into office accounts; STR partnerships; recurring orders; scalable service models without rebuilding systems.
