Sam's Club Extends Sunday Hours, Making it More Shopper-Friendly Than Costco

Starting this weekend, Sam's Club, a subsidiary of Walmart, will extend its store hours to open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day. This change stands out on Sundays when previous store hours were restricted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. In contrast, Costco opens its doors for executive members at 9 a.m. daily.

"This shift in operation comes following significant feedback from our members, particularly beneficial as we approach the holiday season when ease of access is crucial," a company representative explained to Business Insider.

Exceptions to the new schedule include major holidays: on Christmas Eve, the stores will shut at 6 p.m., while Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Easter will see the clubs fully closed.

The first operating hour at Sam's Club, mirroring Costco's model, is dedicated to Plus members. All members can access the stores from 9 a.m. onwards. Sam's Club offers more economical membership rates than Costco, with standard membership at $50 compared to Costco's $65, and Plus membership at $110 compared to $130 at Costco.

Fuel stations under Sam's Club will extend their hours from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. Moreover, curbside services start early at 7 a.m., aligning with the company's strategic focus on boosting its e-commerce capabilities.

Their advanced tech-driven shopping experience has enabled Sam's Club to surpass Costco in customer satisfaction ratings earlier this year.

Expanding Shopping Opportunities

Costco's recent move to allow longer shopping hours for executive members has reportedly increased their weekly sales by 1%.

Both Sam's Club and Costco have demonstrated robust performance this year, outperforming more traditional retail contenders such as Walmart and Target.

According to analyses conducted by Numerator, American consumers have a strong penchant for deals, with approximately half of the households in the U.S. visiting either Costco or Sam's Club at least once over the past year.