Since September 1, 2025, COSTCO officially promotes its new membership policy and will provide executive members by exclusive timely access to shops. The rule, for the first time announced in June, allows shoppers with annual executive membership of $ 130 to enter an hour before other customers.
According to people, according to the new rule, executive members can buy between 9:00 and 10:00 local time, with the exception of Saturday, when the first window will end at 9:30. During this exclusive period, customers with Gold Star ($ 65) or business membership ($ 65) will not be allowed.
The end of the delay time
Although politics technically began on June 30, Costco gave customers within 31 August to August 31. During this time, all members could enter the change soon. Since September, however, employees will avert the inefficient members who will try to enter 10:00.
Why did Costco change it?
According to E -mail sent to employees and seen Business Insider Costco: “Our executive members are our most faithful members and we want to reward them for their determination.”
Executive members make up less than half of the total Costco membership, but represent a stunning 73 % of the company’s sales. Costco gives them more benefits, including a monthly credit $ 10 for eligible online orders of more than $ 150, which was also introduced in June.
What does it mean for shoppers
• Executive members: Enjoy early access and other benefits.
• Gold Star and Business Members: They have to wait until 10:00 for you to buy.
• The entrance will be strictly forced at the store door.
With more than 200 seats across the US, millions of Costco customers will affect the rule since this autumn.
Backlash
While the thrust rewards customers with high expenditure, not everyone is happy. Some shoppers say that policy will “punish” or “theft” of regular members, especially in places where shops will open at 9 am, people said. These members will now lose an hour of shopping if they upgrade.
Frequent
1. What is the new Costco policy since September 1, 2025?
Only the executive members will be allowed to shop from 9:00 to 10:00 a day (until 9:30 on Saturday). Other members must wait after.
2. How much does the Costco powerful membership cost?
Executive membership costs $ 130 per year compared to 65 USDs of gold or business members.
3. Why are some Costco members angry with a change?
Many shoppers feel that policy prefers higher paying members and shortens the shopping time for ordinary members in shops that opened at 9 am.
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