RetailMeNot Compiles the List of Stores Staying Closed on Thanksgiving

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RetailMeNot, a J2 Global business, has released a list of stores closing on Thanksgiving 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Notably, major retailers such as Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and Kohl's will remain closed to support social distancing. Research indicates that 88% of shoppers intend to skip in-store doorbuster sales this holiday season. This shift towards online shopping reflects changing consumer behavior in light of health concerns. For more information, visit RetailMeNot's blog for smart shopping tips this holiday season.

Positive

• RetailMeNot reveals stores closed on Thanksgiving, aligning with consumer preferences for safety amid COVID-19.
• Research shows 88% of shoppers plan to avoid in-store shopping, indicating a potential shift to online sales.

Negative

• Major retailers closing affects traditional in-store shopping dynamics, potentially impacting foot traffic and sales.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- RetailMeNot, a J2 Global business within its Ziff Davis division and leading savings destination that brings shoppers incredible offers, promo codes and sales every day, has compiled a comprehensive list of stores staying closed on Thanksgiving.

Stores staying open on Thanksgiving evening has been a heated topic for years, but this year, it's especially divisive, with the continuation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to social distancing guidelines, shoppers have made a big shift to online shopping. In fact, according to recent research by RetailMeNot, 88% of shoppers do not plan to shop doorbuster sales in-store this holiday season.

With Black Friday right around the corner—a historically chaotic in-store shopping moment—many major retailers have announced that for the first time in years, they will keep their doors closed on Thanksgiving in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Walmart was the early bird in terms of its announcement to close on Thanksgiving. For more than 30 years, Walmart kicked off Black Friday sales early, allowing customers to save more on Thanksgiving Day. But this year, the megastore announced it would close doors to all 4,000+ stores in the U.S. Other major retailers that followed suit include Best Buy, Target, Kohl's, The Home Depot and Dick's Sporting Goods.

For more tips and details about how to shop smart, safely and save big this holiday season, visit RetailMeNot's blog, The Real Deal.

Stores Officially Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2020

• Academy Sports + Outdoors
• Bath & Body Works
• Bed Bath & Beyond
• Best Buy
• BJ's
• Boscov's
• Costco
• Dick's Sporting Goods
• Foot Locker
• GameStop
• The Home Depot
• JCPenney
• Kohl's
•  Lamps Plus
• Macy's
• Office Depot/OfficeMax
• REI
• Simon Property Group
• Target
• Ulta
• Under Armour
• The Outlet Resource Group
• Walmart
• Williams-Sonoma

About RetailMeNot
RetailMeNot is a leading savings destination bringing people and the things they love together through savings with retailers, brands and restaurants. RetailMeNot makes everyday life more affordable through online and in-store coupon codes, cash back offers, and the RetailMeNot Deal Finder™ browser extension. To learn more, visit http://www.retailmenot.com/corp or follow @RetailMeNot on social media.

About J2 Global
J2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM) is a leading Internet information and services company consisting of a portfolio of brands including IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, RetailMeNot, Offers.com, Spiceworks Ziff Davis, Everyday Health, BabyCenter and What To Expect in its Digital Media segment and eFax, eVoice, iContact, Campaigner, Vipre, IPVanish and KeepItSafe in its Cloud Services segment. J2 Global reaches over 230 million people per month across its brands. As of December 31, 2019, J2 Global had achieved 24 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth. For more information, visit: www.j2global.com

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FAQ

What stores are closed on Thanksgiving 2020 according to RetailMeNot?

RetailMeNot lists several stores closed on Thanksgiving 2020, including Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and Kohl's.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Thanksgiving shopping in 2020?

The pandemic has led 88% of shoppers to avoid in-store doorbuster sales, increasing the push for online shopping.

What percentage of shoppers plan to shop online instead of in-store on Thanksgiving?

According to RetailMeNot's research, 88% of shoppers do not plan to shop doorbuster sales in-store during the holiday season.

Why are major retailers closing on Thanksgiving in 2020?

Major retailers are closing on Thanksgiving 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to promote social distancing.