HUNDREDS of Costco stores are set to stay open later in the coming weeks – just in time for the summer.
But, the change will only impact members on one day of the week.
AFPCostco warehouses will be impacted by a timetable change (stock)[/caption]Chiefs at the wholesaler have revealed that the company’s opening hours will see a change from June 30.
The brand’s 628 warehouses will be open until 7pm on Saturdays from June 30, as reported by Axios.
Standard and executive members will be able to benefit from the change.
Costco has also made a change that will impact who can shop at warehouses at specific times.
Warehouses open at 9am but the first hour of trading will be reserved for executive members only.
Stores will be open between 9am and 9:30am on Saturdays for executive members to take advantage.
Doors will swing open for shoppers with a basic Costco membership from 9:30am.
On Sundays, executive members will be able to peruse the store between 9am and 10am.
The policy will soon be similar to its rival, Sam’s Club.
Sam’s Club Plus members have two hours during the week between 8 and 10am where they can take advantage.
Warehouses are open to normal members between 10am and 8pm during the week.
Those who have a premium Sam’s Club membership can enjoy early shopping access between 8am and 9am on a Saturday.
However, the Costco hours change has sparked confusion online.
“This doesn’t even make sense,” said one shopper.
Costco membership sharing guidelines
Costco has strict rules for membership use that shoppers must follow and they've been cracking down on offenders in recent years.
Primary Member Use: Only the primary cardholder can use this Costco membership card. Sharing it for purchases is not allowed as the photo on the card must match the person using it. Household Card: Each primary member can add one free household cardholder who lives at the same address. This person will receive their own membership card and can shop at Costco independently. Guest Policy: Members can bring up to two guests per visit to Costco. However, only the member can make purchases. Guests must be accompanied by the member. Authorized Cardholder: For an additional fee, you can add an authorized cardholder, such as a family member or friend, who doesn’t reside at your address. They will receive their own card and can shop independently.Credit: Costco
“All the Costco stores in the lower mainland are already open at 9am, for all shoppers.”
“Ours opens at 9 already, so do we get to start at 8?” another asked.
“I’m confused. Costco opens at 9. So gold member have to wait till 10?” a third member said.
Costco has confirmed the change will only impact the brand’s American stores as a shopper in Canada asked if there would be a shake-up north of the border.
Other shoppers have asked if the hours change will result in some departments, such as pharmacies, opening early.
The schedule change comes just months after bosses hiked the price of a membership.
In September, the price of a Costco membership jumped from $60 to $65, while an executive subscription increased from $120 to $130.
The price rise sparked division – with some vowing they wouldn’t renew their memberships as a result.
But, bosses reiterated that the price rise was the first time the cost of a membership had increased in seven years.
Members have been warned that Costco stores will be closed on July 4.
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