While many stores have decided to close on Thanksgiving, there are still plenty of options. Some stores are also opening later in the day to allow employees to spend time with family.
Several major chains are allowing their employees to be home with family on Thanksgiving instead of at work. Black Friday is also not as popular as more people shop online.
A survey from a North Plainfield-based commercial real estate company finds a lot of optimism among their retail clients as we head toward the holiday shopping season.
Despite employee grumbling about working Thanksgiving and a decline in sales Black Friday returns with some offers available well before the Thanksgiving holiday officially starts.