Thanksgiving alters shopping tradition as stores open early
A national shift sees more retailers opening on Thanksgiving with doorbusters and extended hours. Major chains Macy’s J C Penney and Staples join the trend while experts note revenue gains may come from shifting sales earlier rather than increasing overall demand.
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Wal-Mart Braces For Tough Thanksgiving Holiday Buy
Wal-Mart will start its holiday deals at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving, two hours earlier than last year, with extended staggered offers into Black Friday. The retailer boosts TV stock by 65 percent and doubles tablet availability, expanding guaranteed popular items to 21 in designated sections.
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