Costco has rolled out exclusive early shopping hours for its premium Executive Members. This significant change allows Executive Members to shop before the general public, creating a more streamlined and less crowded shopping experience.
New Executive Member Hours
Executive Members can now access Costco warehouses during these exclusive time slots:
- Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Regular Gold Star and Business members continue to enter at the standard times: 10:00 AM on weekdays and Sundays, and 9:30 AM on Saturdays.
Enhanced Shopping Experience
The exclusive hours provide Executive Members with significant advantages, including no entrance lines, less crowded aisles, shorter checkout times, and more available parking spaces. All warehouse departments participate in these early hours, including the food court, optical centers, and pharmacy (except Sundays when pharmacies remain closed).
Additional Benefits
Beyond early access, Executive Members now receive a $10 monthly credit on orders of $150 or more through Costco’s same-day delivery service or Instacart. The Executive Membership costs $130 annually and includes the existing 2% reward program with a maximum annual cashback of $1,250.
This strategic move mirrors competitor Sam’s Club’s approach and comes as Executive Members represent 47% of Costco’s paid memberships but account for an impressive 73% of worldwide sales.
For more information about Costco’s memberships, please visit Costco’s website.