(WJW) -- Costco stores may see fewer customers in the mornings as a new policy for executive members takes effect this month.

Starting in September, Costco locations will enforce a new policy allowing executive members to shop one hour earlier than other members, opening at 9 a.m. instead of 10 a.m., according to FOX News.

Costco stores are closed on Labor Day - Sept. 1, 2025 - so the new policy will take effect Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Costco initially informed its members about the early opening hours for executive members via email on June 11. The policy has been in effect since then, but many locations have not strictly enforced it.

FOX, citing a report from business outlet "The Street," reports that the deadline for implementing the new policy was Aug. 31. From September onwards, non-exe

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