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Costco Reinstates Early Shopping Hours for Executive Members

The perk highlights Costco’s plan to reward its 37.6 million Executive members by piloting extended store hours after positive gas station feedback.

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A Costco warehouse is seen in the Northridge neighborhood of Los Angeles on May 7, 2025.
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Overview

  • Executive members will gain 30 to 60 minutes of exclusive store access starting June 30.
  • Weekday and Sunday early shopping runs from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., with Saturdays shortened to 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., varying by location.
  • The $130 Executive membership includes a 2% cash back reward on purchases, with a break-even spending threshold of $3,250 annually.
  • Executive members generate 73% of Costco’s sales while representing 37.6 million of the company’s 79.6 million memberships.
  • CEO Ron Vachris said the move follows record gas station engagement and could lead to broader store-hour extensions.