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THESE ARE THE BIG BRANDS HIDDEN BEHIND COSTCO'S KIRKLAND LABEL

While some of these names are public knowledge, others remain a closely guarded
secret.

By Serah Louis
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Apr. 22, 2021
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When Costco customers see the red and black Kirkland Signature label, they know
they’re going to get a good product at a great price. But they don’t always know
who’s making it.

Store brand products like Kirkland are typically manufactured by third parties,
not the store itself. Many of these behind-the-scenes companies are actually
famous retail titans.

While plenty of the names behind Kirkland Signature products are public
knowledge — some printed right on the box — others remain a closely guarded
secret. More than a few rumors have popped up from people claiming to be in the
know.

Here are the names we can confirm and the myths we can debunk, assuming no
recent supplier swaps:

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