The Leisure-less Society
November 16, 2017
“BLACK FRIDAY” is an appropriate name for a day that turns what should be a relaxing weekend into a form of work. Some people get up in the middle of the night for the best deals. However, it’s Black Thursday too: many stores will be open on Thanksgiving. They include, according to BestBlackFriday.com:
Bass Pro Shops – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m
Bealls Florida – 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Belk – Thanksgiving 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Black Friday
Bergner’s – Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black Friday
Best Buy – Thanksgiving 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Black Friday
Big Lots -7 a.m. to midnight
Bon-Ton – Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black Friday
Boscov’s – Thanksgiving 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Black Friday
Boston Store – Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black Friday
Cabela’s – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Carson’s – Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black Friday
CVS Pharmacy (hours not yet announced)
Dick’s Sporting Goods – Thanksgiving 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Black Friday
Dollar General – 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dunham’s Sports – Thanksgiving 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Black Friday
Elder-Beerman – Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black Friday
Five Below – Thanksgiving 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Black Friday
Fred’s Pharmacy – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GameStop (hours not yet announced)
Herberger’s – Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black Friday
JCPenney – Thanksgiving 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday
Kohl’s – Thanksgiving 5 p.m. to 1 p.m. CT Black Friday
Kmart – Opens 6 a.m.; Doorbusters Thanksgiving 6 p.m. to 2 p.m. Black Friday; Some stores to close at 12 a.m. or 2 a.m. and reopen at 6 a.m. Friday
Macy’s – Thanksgiving 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Black Friday or Thanksgiving 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Black Friday before reopening at 6 a.m. Friday. Doorbusters until Friday at 1 p.m.
Meijer – 6 a.m.
Michaels – 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Opens at 5 p.m. for Rewards members.
New York & Company (hours not yet announced)
Rite Aid – Hours Vary by Location (most stores open)
Sears – 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Shopko – Thanksgiving 4 p.m. to 2 p.m. Black Friday
Stage Stores – Thanksgiving 2 p.m. to 1 a.m. Black Friday
Target – 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Toys R Us – Thanksgiving 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Black Friday
ULTA – Thanksgiving 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Black Friday
Walgreens – Varies by Location
Walmart – 6 p.m.
Younker’s – Thanksgiving 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Black Friday