Costco to extend hours for Executive Members starting Monday: See new hours
Costco's Executive Members will see new hours take effect at warehouses starting June 30.
The retail warehouse giant told members in a June 11 email that its locations will open at 9 a.m. exclusively for its upper-level members, one hour earlier than for other members.
The company also said its warehouses will remain open an extra hour on Saturdays for all members, closing at 7 p.m. The first Saturday with extended hours is July 5.
Costco also added new benefits to the $130 dollar membership tier in the same announcement.
Here are the new shopping hours at Costco Warehouses for Executive Members.
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Costco Executive Members already receive the benefits of Gold Star membership, including warehouse access, Costco fuel access and a free household card.
Executive Members also receive an annual 2% reward on qualified purchases, as well as discounts on Costco services.
Costco revealed in the email that executive members will receive a monthly $10 credit for orders of $150 placed through the company's "Same-Day" service or Instacart.
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