US EditionCostco to Extend Hours for Executive Members Starting Monday: See New Hours
- Costco began allowing Executive Members to enter stores at 9 a.m. starting Monday, June 30, while other members still enter at 10 a.m.
- This change aims to reward Executive Members, who pay $130 annually and make up 47.3% of membership but generate over 70% of sales.
- Executive Members receive additional benefits such as a 2% annual reward on eligible purchases and a $10 monthly credit on qualifying orders.
- CEO Ron Vachris said improving the shopping experience in crowded warehouses is a strategic priority and opening new locations could reduce congestion.
- This early access policy reflects Costco's effort to enhance member value and ease store congestion while maintaining standard hours for other members.
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Costco begins offering early shopping hours for executive members
Costcos executive members now have access to exclusive early shopping hours.Starting Monday, the wholesale retailer began opening at 9 a.m. for executive members. Previously, all members could shop starting at 10 a.m. Sunday through Friday and at 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays.The standard opening times for other membership levels remain unchanged.An Executive Membership costs $130 annually, compared with $65 for a basic membership. Executive Membership…
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