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Costco Is Now Opening Earlier for Certain Members
- Costco implemented earlier shopping hours for Executive Members starting June 30, 2025, at warehouses across the US and Canada.
- This change followed last September’s membership fee hike, which increased Executive membership to $130 annually and other plans to $65.
- Executive Members now shop exclusively from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday through Friday and gain a 30-minute Saturday advantage before standard members enter.
- Costco’s Executive tier comprises about 47% of members, drives 73% of total spending, and members earn $1,250 in annual rewards plus a $10 monthly same-day delivery credit.
- The shift aims to reward loyal shoppers and encourage upgrades, but some see it as classist, while workers worry extended hours may strain staffing during busy periods.
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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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