As Easter Sunday arrives, many shoppers are preparing for the holiday, but they may need to adjust their plans as several retailers, including Costco, remain closed. The notoriously stingy, profitable wholesale club has said no more—closing all its doors nationally on that big holiday.
The well-touted Costco model largely succeeds on bulk products and a highly curated membership-based shopping experience. This Easter Sunday, though, it stands with Costco, Trader Joe’s and a growing number of other chains that have decided to close on the holiday. Shoppers hoping to stock up on groceries or household items at Costco will have to take their business elsewhere today.
This makes the availability of many BJ’s Wholesale Club locations — most of which remain open — even more appealing to consumers looking for a similar shopping experience. While competitor Costco has already closed their doors, BJ’s is welcoming customers looking to get their Easter Sunday shopping done.
The Landscape of Retail on Easter Sunday
For the record, the choice to close on Easter goes beyond Costco. Some retailers decide to stay closed on the holiday, allowing their employees the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving with their families. Costco, Target, and Whole Foods stores are closed on this day! Retailers that remain open are fully staffed and stocked to meet the needs of customers looking for last-minute purchases.
Retail sectors such as home improvement stores, for instance, never fully close during a holiday. Costco is the only one of these permanently closed today. Shoppers will be seeing other big name home repair and improvement options open today.
“Store hours vary by location and stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs.” – A Starbucks rep from TODAY.com
Why Some Stores Remain Open
Retailers such as BJ’s and home furnishing outlets enjoyed the boost from remaining open on Easter Sunday. The reality is, they’re just responding to consumer demand. For countless others, the holiday offers a long-awaited chance to find critical items or score deals that only come around during the sales blitz. In addition, BJ’s has established itself as the second best alternative for customers who need access to wholesale goods when Costco can’t be there for them.
Though some shoppers will be sad to see Costco go, there are plenty of other alternatives still standing. This range of store hours showcases the unique approach each retailer takes to prioritizing customer service, with flexibility during peak holiday periods.
The Retail Response to Holidays
Costco’s decision to close on Easter Sunday is very much in line with how the company has conducted business all along. By addressing employee welfare and family time, Costco not only stays true to its values, but responds to growing customer demands. The company’s policy is a demonstration of putting their community first and respect for traditional holidays.
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