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Amazon is ending its Prime Invitee Program on October 1, 2025, which allowed members to share free shipping benefits with others outside their household, while continuing to allow sharing of other Prime benefits within the household. This change aims to tighten the policy around sharing benefits, impacting members who previously extended free shipping to non-household members.
Costco has permanently expanded early shopping hours for executive members nationwide, allowing them to shop up to one hour earlier than other members, starting September 1, 2025, as part of a benefit that was initially soft launched in June.
Costco is testing a new standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California, which will be its largest-ever with 40 pumps, exclusively for members, aiming to enhance customer experience and increase membership value through expanded hours and lower gas prices.
Walmart+ has partnered with Pawp to offer 24/7 virtual veterinary services to its members, providing free, around-the-clock access to licensed veterinary professionals. This new benefit aims to enhance the Walmart+ membership experience by offering convenient and affordable pet care, especially as traditional veterinary costs rise.
A TikTok user has revealed a hidden treasure for Costco Wholesale members - the ability to purchase gift cards for less than their actual value on Costco.com. Members can buy bundles of gift cards to various stores, airlines, and restaurants at a discounted rate, allowing them to save money on their favorite places. Some higher-end cards have limited availability per membership. The TikTok video has garnered over 513,000 views, with many Costco fans praising the money-saving find. There are no additional fees to purchase or activate the gift cards, and members can further maximize their savings by using a 5% cash back card. While the optics behind the discounted gift cards are unclear, the TikTok user encourages Costco members to take full advantage of this benefit.
As Amazon's October Prime Day approaches, here are nine Amazon Prime perks to take advantage of, including free same-day delivery, exclusive discounts with Alexa, convenient shipping dates with Amazon Day, package tracking with Amazon Echo, early access to deals, in-home and in-garage delivery options, sending gifts to other Prime members, and sharing Prime membership benefits with family members.
Best Buy is hosting its annual Black Friday in July sale from July 10-12, offering hundreds of deals on the latest tech products. My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members will have access to exclusive deals and deeper discounts. Membership benefits include exclusive member-only prices, free 2-day shipping, and tech support. Some of the featured deals include savings on MacBook Pro, HP Omen Gaming Laptop, Windows laptops, Dyson V15 Detect Extra Cordless Vacuum, Roku 4K Smart TV, Fitbit Sense Advanced Health Smartwatch, GoPro Hero11 Action Camera, Canon R50 Camera, and Segway D40X.