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But a recent survey from BestBlackFriday.com found that less than a quarter of Americans favor Thanksgiving openings and more than 47 percent dislike them.
Dozens of stores will be closed on Thanksgiving, according to BestBlackFriday.com, including Menards.
“A family-owned Midwestern company, Menards recognizes Thanksgiving as a special holiday to be celebrated with family and friends. Menards will once again continue our longstanding tradition of staying closed on Thanksgiving Day,” said Menards spokesman Jeff Abbott.
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Here are other local stores planning to close on Thanksgiving:
- A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts
- At Home
- Company-owned AT&T stores
- Burlington
- Christopher & Banks
- Costco
- H&M
- Hobby Lobby
- Home Depot
- Ikea
- Lowe's
- Marshalls
- Mattress Firm
- Nordstrom
- Petco
- Sprint stores, unless required to be open by malls
- Staples
- TJ Maxx
- Tractor Supply Co.
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