COSTCO has launched a new store change for certain shoppers, but it’s something Sam’s Club has had for years.
The warehouse retailer is rolling out the red carpet for customers at a new time, giving them exclusive access to the store before anyone else.
Costco has launched a new store change for certain shoppers, but it’s something Sam’s Club has had for years[/caption]
Costco has announced that Executive Members will now be able to access the store from 9am every day, starting from Monday July 1.
The news was revealed in a tongue-in-cheek social media post showcasing the truly premium experience you can get.
It shows a car rolling up to a red carpet, with a man dressed in a suit getting out for the early 9am opening time.
The video also shows the shopper scanning his membership card before entering.
It is unknown if this is something you will have to do as a member.
This policy is new for Costco shoppers, but those at Sam’s Club have been enjoying this for a while now.
There, Plus members get access to the store an hour earlier, starting at 8am.
These members get early access to the store for two full hours before anyone else.
COSTCO COMMENTS
Despite this, many in the comments of Costco‘s Facebook post showed their excitement at the new policy.
One person said: “And the award for the best advertisement goes to.”
And another joked: “Excellent, now I won’t have to shop with the peasants.”
But many highlighted the extra hour you get to shop at Sam’s Club, as well as the flaws with Costco’s current store policy.
A critic pointed out: “I’m already in and out of Sam’s club by 9am!”
While someone else highlighted: “So I’ll stop at 8 o’clock at Sam’s Club and then head on over to Costco at 9 got it!”
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Others had suggestions to make the new Costco policy even better for shoppers: “Listen.. I’m only coming early if the samples are out!
“Otherwise I’m waiting til noon.”
Another comment pointed out the possibly impractical 9am time: “I’m so surprised I didn’t find any comments about my very first thought when I heard about this new feature: are most people not at work at 9am…?
“I know I would never grocery shop at 9am, that is a very impractical time for me.”
And while the Costco critics were out, more shoppers were drawing comparisons to one of their biggest rivals.
The suggestion read: “Now if only they bring their A game and have a real “perk” with pick up orders like Sam’s Club does!”
