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# Not All Retailers Want You Shopping on Thanksgiving

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## Video: Not All Retailers Want You Shopping on Thanksgiving

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_Published 2015-10-28. Several major retailers have announced they won't be open on Thanksgiving, meaning those who wish retailers would remain closed on the holiday are starting to get their wish._


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## Transcript

More stores are opening up on Thanksgiving. And while the move can give retailers more business, not everyone is thrilled. To name a few, Macy's, Best Buy, and Toys R Us will all have select stores open on the holiday. Hey guys, I brought you an early Christmas present. But in recent years, thousands have signed online petitions asking retailers to protect the holiday and time off for employees. Staples is one store that has recently joined a list of retailers shutting down on Thanksgiving. Von Maur, Sam's Club, and The recreation store REI are a few others that will be closed this holiday. I'd rather be in the mountains than the aisles.

REI recently announced it would also be shutting down on Black Friday. The company is encouraging it's customers to go outside and enjoy nature instead.

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