US EditionCostco Is Now Opening Earlier for Certain Members
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 3 – Executive Members paying $130 annually gain exclusive early shopping hours to enhance benefits after membership fee increases, with their numbers rising 9% to 37.6 million, Costco reported.
- Beginning June 30, 2025, Costco granted exclusive warehouse access to Executive members nationwide from 9 to 10 a.m., Sunday through Friday.
- This follows a membership price increase last September raising the Executive tier fee to $130 annually, marking a second consecutive yearly hike.
- Executive members receive a 30-minute advantage on busy Saturdays starting at 9 a.m., with general access opening at 9:30 a.m., alongside a $10 monthly credit for same-day delivery.
- Approximately 47% of Costco members hold Executive memberships that generate about 73% of total spending, while last year’s membership fees earned $4.8 billion in revenue.
- The changes aim to reduce crowding and reward loyal shoppers but face criticism from standard members who call the policy “classist” and a sales tactic for upgrades.
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By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Costco has implemented earlier shopping hours, but members will have to pay a little more to access the perk. Those on Costco's most expensive "Executive Member" plan, which costs $130 a year, can now exclusively enter stores from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Sunday through Friday. On Saturdays, the special hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. All other members can enter starting at 10:00 a.m. Sunday through Friday and at 9:3…
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Starting June 30, executive members can shop an hour earlier at most warehouses, while all shoppers get extended weekend hours.Justin Sullivan / Getty ImagesKey TakeawaysCostco now offers Executive members early store access and a monthly Instacart credit, aiming to justify a recent membership price hike.Standard members (Gold Star and Business) face delayed entry, though extended Saturday hours benefit all tiers.If you're a morning shopper and …
The popular huge Costco stores will implement a new benefit for their members, and with this advantage will directly help their buyers avoid long rows and make better use of their time in the warehouses.According to an internal mail quoted by Business Insider media, it was reported that specific partners will be able to enter one hour before the rest of the members, starting June 30; as an award to the loyalty of those who choose this premium me…
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