As retailers gear up for the holiday shopping season, many stores and outlets will close their doors for the Thanksgiving holiday, reflecting a growing trend in the industry of allowing employees to spend the day with their families.
Still, there are many stores that will be open with abbreviated hours, giving customers a chance to grab last-minute items or to get a jump start on their holiday shopping.
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Here are the latest updates on store hours and closures for the Thanksgiving holiday:
Aldi – Closed
Banana Republic – Closed
Barnes & Noble – Closed
Bed Bath & Beyond – Closed
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Best Buy – Closed
Big Lots – Open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Costco – Closed
CVS – Open (Hours will vary, according to The Pioneer Woman)
Dick’s Sporting Goods – Closed
Dollar General – Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., according to Good Housekeeping
Gap – Closed
Home Depot – Closed
Jewel-Osco – Open 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Kohl’s – Closed
Kroger – Open at normal hours, but will close at 4 p.m.
Macy’s – Closed
Mariano’s – Open at normal hours, but will close at 4 p.m.
Marshalls – Closed
Meijer – Most locations open 6 a.m. to midnight
Menard’s – Closed
Old Navy – Closed
Target – Closed
Walmart – Closed
Whole Foods – Open for modified hours