Posted on Oct 29, 2015
Macy's Throws Down the Thanksgiving Gauntlet, Will Open at 6 p.m.; Are You Planning On Going to Thanksgiving Day Bargains/Sales?
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Are you planning on taking advantage of Thanksgiving Day sales and bargains? Why, or why not?
Me? I'm going to keep my "Thankful" a$$ at home!!! :)
Bargain-hungry shoppers will once again be able to scoop up Black Friday deals at Macy's shortly after they finish their turkey dinner.
The department store on Thursday said that for the second consecutive year, it will open its doors at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. The move comes as a handful of retailers, including GameStop, Lowe's, TJX and Staples, have said they will be closed for the holiday.
Outdoor brand REI has even gone as far as to say it will stay closed on Black Friday, instead encouraging consumers to spend the major shopping event outside.
But industry experts had predicted that the retailers that cater to discount-driven shoppers — including Macy's, Target and Wal-Mart — would once again start their holiday promotions on Thanksgiving, in a bid to get consumers in their doors first.
By opening early, retailers have a chance to grab an early share of shoppers' wallets, and build loyalty for throughout the season.
That's not to say these decisions are without controversy. REI, for instance, received a flood of positive feedback for its contrarian decision to stay closed on what ShopperTrak predicts will be the busiest sales day of the season.
Many shoppers contend that because of the popularity of Internet shopping, there is no need for retailers to stay open on Thanksgiving — and, as a result, schedule thousands of employees to work.
On the flip side, many consumers continue to respond to these "door-buster deals" — particularly those who are on a budget.
Macy's had its first Thanksgiving opening in 2013. Last year, the company's CEO, Terry Lundgren, said more than 15,000 people visited its flagship New York City store during the holiday. Also that year, Wal-Mart said more than 22 million shoppers came to its stores on Thanksgiving.
Wal-Mart and Target are expected to announce their holiday plans shortly.
Me? I'm going to keep my "Thankful" a$$ at home!!! :)
Bargain-hungry shoppers will once again be able to scoop up Black Friday deals at Macy's shortly after they finish their turkey dinner.
The department store on Thursday said that for the second consecutive year, it will open its doors at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day. The move comes as a handful of retailers, including GameStop, Lowe's, TJX and Staples, have said they will be closed for the holiday.
Outdoor brand REI has even gone as far as to say it will stay closed on Black Friday, instead encouraging consumers to spend the major shopping event outside.
But industry experts had predicted that the retailers that cater to discount-driven shoppers — including Macy's, Target and Wal-Mart — would once again start their holiday promotions on Thanksgiving, in a bid to get consumers in their doors first.
By opening early, retailers have a chance to grab an early share of shoppers' wallets, and build loyalty for throughout the season.
That's not to say these decisions are without controversy. REI, for instance, received a flood of positive feedback for its contrarian decision to stay closed on what ShopperTrak predicts will be the busiest sales day of the season.
Many shoppers contend that because of the popularity of Internet shopping, there is no need for retailers to stay open on Thanksgiving — and, as a result, schedule thousands of employees to work.
On the flip side, many consumers continue to respond to these "door-buster deals" — particularly those who are on a budget.
Macy's had its first Thanksgiving opening in 2013. Last year, the company's CEO, Terry Lundgren, said more than 15,000 people visited its flagship New York City store during the holiday. Also that year, Wal-Mart said more than 22 million shoppers came to its stores on Thanksgiving.
Wal-Mart and Target are expected to announce their holiday plans shortly.
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Edited 10 y ago
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Hats off to REI - they are not participating in Black Friday and will be closed, encouraging their staff and shoppers to get outside.
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I wish more would follow REI's example and not open at all on Black Friday.
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I personally don't support any shopping on or after Thanksgiving. You should spend it with your family and be thankful for what you have.
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I will be keeping my happy @$$ at home. I will be in the woods early the next morning deer hunting. Stores should close for those two days to give its employees time to celebrate the holiday with their family, not have to cut it short so they can go back to work and deal with the obnoxious crowds.
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I avoid the stores, sidewalks, and streets at all possible costs for 2 days prior and the day of Black Friday. Personally, with the number of injuries and deaths because of these "fabulous" sales, they really need to stop with Black Friday.
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I will pass and stay home. Feel sorry for the workers that have to work then.
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I don't shop on Thanksgiving or the day following. I worked retail. I will not add to that madness.
I am thinking about doing 100% of my shopping at REI this year because of this.
http://www.rei.com/black-friday
I am thinking about doing 100% of my shopping at REI this year because of this.
http://www.rei.com/black-friday
REI Stores are Closing on Black Friday - REI.comExtra Small REI Difference BannerSmall / Medium...
Since 1938 we've been dedicated to getting people outside. On 11/27 the co-op is closing all 143 stores so our employees can do just that. We hope to see you and all 5.5 million of our members out there too.
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