Costco is bringing back a popular perk for its customers who pay for their highest-level membership. Citing emails sent to employees, Business Insider reported the warehouse club will begin allowing executive members in the U.S. to shop an hour earlier than those with standard memberships. The change is set to start June 30.

Shoppers in the higher-priced membership tier will be able to access the warehouse an hour earlier than Gold Star members from June 30, Costco said.

If you’re an Executive Member at Costco, you’ll now be able to shop earlier than everyone else. Starting Monday, June 30, customers who pay for the highest-level membership at the big-box store will be granted access to the aisles one hour earlier than their Gold Star counterparts.

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