Costco's New Executive Member Policy Is Officially Starting: What to Know

NEED TO KNOW

In June, Costco introduced a controversial new policy change with a perk for customers with the more expensive Executive Membership

Since June 30, Costco Executive Membership holders have had an exclusive hour-long shopping window before other customers are allowed in stores

There was a "grace period" on the new rule, however, and starting Sept. 1 the policy will be strictly enforced

The grace period on Costco’s controversial new policy change is nearly over. If customers arrive at the wrong time with the wrong membership, they now risk being turned away.

This summer, the grocery chain introduced a new perk for Costco shoppers with its more expensive Executive Membership : an exclusive, hour-long shopping window in the morning, before other customers are allowed in stor