Costco has reinstated early entrance hours for executive members, allowing access at 9 a.m., while standard members can enter at 10 a.m. This change rewards loyal customers and marks a return to a pre-pandemic practice. During the pandemic, early hours were repurposed for seniors and handicapped shoppers. The retailer has implemented other changes, including extended gas pump hours, increased membership fees, and food court adjustments. Membership scanners were also added to limit sharing. Members are advised to check local locations for specific early hours.
Costco has reinstated early entrance hours for executive members, allowing them to enter stores at 9 a.m. while standard members can enter at 10 a.m.
This change reflects Costco's commitment to rewarding loyal customers, as early entrance was temporarily replaced during the pandemic for seniors and disabled shoppers.
In addition to early shopping hours, Costco has made several adjustments such as extending gas pump hours and raising membership prices for the first time since 2017.
Costco has also introduced membership scanners to limit shared memberships, indicating a shift in operational practices to maintain exclusivity.
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