Costco unveils new perk for members
The station featured on the clip included fresh croissants and strawberry jam. Another user also shared a video of a pastry-stocked sample station for early executive members at 9am at her local store. Reddit users claimed employees typically began offering free samples in the late mornings or early afternoons before the new rule came in.
While some users were frustrated over the early offerings, others were excited, and a few reminded commenters that samples are available for all Costco shoppers. A couple of people also said they were considering purchasing an executive membership, which starts at $130 a year. Costco's executive members have had the opportunity to take advantage of multiple new benefits this year.
They've had the opportunity to receive $10 monthly credit towards delivery orders made on Costco Same-Day or Costco via Instacart since June. The monthly credit offer is available for all executive members in the US and Canada who spend $150 or more on an order. Other benefits executive members can enjoy include exclusive discounts, pet insurance, and additional value within the Costco Auto Program.
Around half of Costco shoppers have executive level memberships and account for 73 percent of sales. Shoppers who aren't interested in going the executive route can always purchase a regular Gold Star membership for $65 a year. Unlike other perks, all 50 plus million members around the US and Canada have been able to enjoy extended gas station hours .
The chain earned $61.96 billion during its 36-week third quarter period, which ended on May 11. Its net sales were an 8 percent increase from last year's third quarter. It comes after customers were not thrilled to learn of plans to drop Pepsi beverages in Costco food halls throughout the US.
Some shoppers have also claimed Costco has quietly raised food court prices in recent months, which the company has yet to confirm is true. DailyMail.com has reached out to Costco for comment.
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