kitchen magic costco buyers work with suppliers to bring you the highest-quality cookware items at amazing value by laura bode courtesy of henckels costco photo studio or those of us who didn't cook much at home before the covid-19 pandemic market research organization npd group buyers have put together an amazing selection whether developing a new kirkland signature cookware product or selecting items goes through an arduous process to ensure that cookware in a costco warehouse or at costco.com laura bode fills this issue's consumer reporter slot with this behind- the-scenes look at email questions about this article to connection @ costco.com going to great lengths "it takes us about 18 months from the time we design a new kirkland signature" cookware item to the time that it hits the warehouse floor or is available at costco.com," says costco housewares buyer jodi ellis she explains that once she and her team have an idea of what they feel members will three and then request more samples so that we can test the product at home.” the kirkland signature 12-piece hard- or are an accomplished home chef." the kirkland signature line also features costco buyers have recently developed carry an expanded assortment from this supplier at costco.com and will have a limited supply of the 13-piece hard-anodized set at select warehouses this fall."