Costco executive members around the United States share their initial reactions to the tier’s new exclusive early hours, which went into effect on June 30. However, some members aren’t happy about the new time-saving policy for those who pay more.

Here are the new shopping hours at Costco Warehouses for Executive Members. 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.

Early morning shopping runs are about to get a lot easier for some Costco members. Starting June 30, the retailer is opening early for customers with an Executive membership, the higher and pricier of Costco’s two membership tiers. To continue reading, log in or subscribe.

Costco has launched a new “9 a.m. club,” giving early shopping access exclusively to its Executive Members. The perk aims to ease peak-hour congestion

Aldi stores will be open with limited hours on July 4. Holiday hours can vary from location to location, so check your local Aldi’s holiday hours before you go. You can find the store locator here to double-check the opening hours of your nearest Aldi.

Costco members with the pricier executive membership saw an old perk revived Monday, June 30: early entrance. The membership club is now open starting at 9 a.m. for members who pay the annual executive rate of $130. Gold Star and business members ($65 annually) can enter at 10 a.m.

Although Costco will be closed, many other grocery and retail chains will remain open on July 4, often with adjusted hours. According to USA Today, grocery stores such as Kroger, Giant Eagle, Wegmans, Safeway, and Walmart plan to operate on the holiday, although individual store hours may vary.

Costco also said that all warehouse departments will participate in the new hours, including the food court. The pharmacy will also participate in the new hours, with the exception of Sundays, when the pharmacy department is closed.

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