Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Source: FOX 5 DC, WTTG, from FOX 35 in Orlando

Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'
Published 1 hour ago FOX 35 Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. - Target says that they will not be open on Thanksgiving Day this year.

The major retailer announced the closure on Monday while discussing holiday plans for the upcoming season. They explained that holiday shopping often means crowded events and with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, "this isn't the year for crowds."

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Instead, shoppers can reportedly purchase holiday deals earlier than ever, with savings starting in October and continuing throughout the season. The deals will be available both in stores and online.

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Another major retailer, Walmart, also said that they will not be open on Thanksgiving Day this year, stating that it wants to have its employees spend time with their families during the coronavirus.

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Read more: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/target-to-close-stores-on-thanksgiving-day-they-say-this-isnt-the-year-for-crowds

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Target to close stores on Thanksgiving Day, they say 'this isn't the year for crowds'

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[Budi]

1. Thak you Target Corp. Think I read that Walmart is also considering the same.

No in-person Black Friday.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

3. I just added that. Thanks. NT

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

5. I think "in-person Black Friday" might be moved to Friday.

Like it used to be. Watch for Friday store opening times. I'd guess 5am.

Happy Christmas shopping!

[Budi]

11. The deals will all be happening on-line.

🙂

[Sherman A1]

2. Good

The stores never needed to be open on Thanksgiving Day. They will make plenty of sales without doing so.

[NCjack]

4. Good. Let's return to the tradition of stores being closed on Thanksgiving Day.

[flying_wahini]

6. Remind me to not shop on Black Friday.

Oops, I never do.

[forgotmylogin]

7. That's a good call.

Most stores can barely manage Black Friday crowds even during non-pandemic years.

Only danger with this is if a store decides to capitalize on the fact that other stores are closing.

[PSPS]

8. But open up the schools!!1111!!!! trump "logic"

[lunasun]

9. No way when they open for early doorbuster items would there be proper social distancing by all

Good on them to call it off

[SWBTATTReg]

10. Lets hope that all retailers control the size of their crowds inside the stores for the remainder of

this whole year. After all, until we get a national response to the CV, we probably won't see any sizable reduction in CV cases until then (in my humble opinion). When people can climb into their cars, etc. and drive easily over state borders, CV cases will continue to rage unabated. Some restrictions on individual freedoms will be needed and those refusing to wear masks, social distance, while in public,
will need to face severe fines or go to jail on a temporary basis, as they are endangering the public health. Businesses will develop solutions to continue to operate under such conditions and the American public will adjust.

Don't let the few loudmouths control the narrative. They don't deserve simply because they are the loudest.

[EarthFirst]

12. Excellent. Now pay your employees for the holiday. nt