Target and Dick’s Sporting Goods won’t be open on Thanksgiving Day this year.
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Target announced Monday it will not be open on the annual day of thanks, calling the 2020 holiday season “very different.” The company said it plans to run its holiday sales earlier than in years past.
- “Let’s face it: Historically, deal hunting and holiday shopping can mean crowded events, and this isn’t a year for crowds.” the company said in a statement.
- “The investments we’ve made in our business and our incredible team have enabled us to move with flexibility and speed to meet guests’ changing needs during this global pandemic,” says Target CEO Brian Cornell. “This year more than ever, a joyful holiday will be inseparable from a safe one, and we’re continuing to adjust our plans to deliver ease, value and the joy of the season in a way that only Target can.”
Dick’s Sporting Goods said it would close on Thanksgiving Day, too.
- “We are so thankful to our teammates for their hard work and dedication,” Dick’s CEO Ed Stack said in a statement. “They have navigated this year with strength, commitment and care for each other and for our customers. We will continue to do all we can to support them and show our gratitude.”
Walmart will be closed, too
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Walmart announced it will be closed on Thanksgiving, which is normally when the company kicks off its Black Friday deals, as Deseret.com reported.
- Walmart CEO John Furner told employees in a memo: “We know it’s been a trying year, and you’ve stepped up. We want you to enjoy the day at home with your loved ones.”