Costco will start opening its doors to Executive members at 9 a.m., but workers say they're not getting additional hours to support the change.

Costco raised its membership fees last year, bringing the annual cost of a basic Gold Star membership to $65 and the cost of an Executive membership to $130. 💵💰Don't miss th

Costco is introducing a new perk that will allow certain members to have their own private shopping hours. Executive tier members will be able to shop for an hour earlier than regular Gold Star ...

While Costco has a clear plan in place to both retain and attract members, the company is constantly reevaluating its strategy.

Executive Members, who pay $130 annually instead of the baseline $65 fee, will soon be able to shop at some Costco locations for 30 minutes to an hour earlier than the general public.

Costco has two membership tiers to choose from: The Gold Star membership is its entry-level option. It costs $60 per year. The Executive Membership is the upgraded membership, and it costs $120.