Thanksgiving Day 2016: Shopping and More

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By Sam Stebbins Updated Published

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Thanksgiving Day 2016: Here’s a number of pieces we’ve published to fill you in on today’s store closing, shopping deals, and some other Thanksgiving odds and ends.

Happy Turkey day!

80% of Americans Plan to Shop on Thanksgiving DayAs an increasing number of retailers are now offering Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving, many Americans are taking advantage. This year, most holiday deal seekers plan to begin shopping either before or on Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Hours for 50 RetailersThe majority of stores will not be open on Thanksgiving Day. However, a surprising share of the country’s largest shopping malls will be open for business.

11 Stores Open on Thanksgiving: 24/7 Wall St. compiled a list of the 11 largest retailers that will open their doors to deal seekers on Thanksgiving. Some of the biggest names in retail, including Macy’s and Target are among them.

9 Stores Closed on ThanksgivingMany major retailers rely heavily on holiday sales to meet annual sales goals. Still, some stores will observe the Thanksgiving holiday by remaining closed.

9 Other Countries That Celebrate ThanksgivingThanksgiving is not as uniquely American as many think. These 9 other countries all have traditions that closely resemble American Thanksgiving.

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Sam Stebbins is a writer at 247WallSt.com where his primary focus is on government policy, politics, companies, and broad social and economic trends. Sam has been writing in the money and news verticals for over 8 years and holds a bachelor's degree from Hobart College, which he earned in 2010. Sam resides in upstate New York and enjoys hiking, biking, canoeing, and skiing in the Adirondack Mountains and across the Northeast.

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