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Thanksgiving Retail Shakeup: Stores Closing, Others Staying Open
16 Nov
Summary
- Target, Macy's, REI closing on Thanksgiving
- Walmart, Costco, Best Buy also shutting doors
- Some stores like Kroger, Walgreens, Whole Foods staying open
In the lead-up to the 2025 holiday season, the retail industry is witnessing a significant shift in Thanksgiving Day operations. According to the news article, a majority of major retailers will be closing their doors on Thanksgiving this year, giving employees a much-needed break to spend the holiday with their families.
Notable closures include Target, which announced in 2020 that it would permanently shutter its stores on Thanksgiving, as well as Macy's, REI, and JCPenney. The article also reports that Walmart, Costco, Best Buy, and Bed Bath & Beyond will all be closed on the holiday. This marks a departure from previous years when many of these chains had remained open to accommodate deal-seeking shoppers.
However, not all stores will be shutting down. Retailers like Kroger, Walgreens, Whole Foods, and a few others will keep select locations open on Thanksgiving Day. This suggests that while the retail landscape is evolving, some consumer demand for in-store shopping on the holiday remains.
