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Costco Just Made The Most Amazing Announcement Ever & We're In Shock!

April 23, 2020 by Justine Schwartz
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Are you a first responder? You can cut the line at Costco, thanks to a new store policy aimed at helping those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 health crisis!

The big box store is the latest retail chain to react swiftly to respond to the needs of its most heroic guests during the outbreak.

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The membership chain announced via its website that it would be giving first responders and healthcare workers priority admittance into their warehouses.

And since the warehouse club has been limited the number of people into each store to two per membership card, the lines have been reportedly very long at some locations. This will save our nation's heroes from waiting for such a long time to shop!

Beginning last week, first responders such as police officers, paramedics and firefighters as well as healthcare workers that are members and provide proof of identification can cut the line.

 

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The temporary change Costco allow EMTs and other essential first responders to move to the front of any line to enter the store. Healthcare workers, include all hospital staff, need to show a hospital ID.

 

The wholesaler has made other noticeable changes as of late--including the notable updates guest shopping policy which allows no more than two people to enter the warehouse for each membership card shown.

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Justine Schwartz is a veteran women's lifestyle editor; she's written extensively about style & beauty tips, health advice and wedding planning. Her work has appeared in New York Magazine, Huffington Post and New York Weddings. Justine has been with SheFinds since 2010; you can reach her via email at Justine@shefinds.com.