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Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Macy's To Open on Thanksgiving For the First Time

Macy's Inc. says that it will open most of its stores for the first time on Thanksgiving, breaking a long-standing tradition for the venerable retailer.

In a release issued late Monday, the Cincinnati-based chain says it will open its doors at 8 p.m. on that day.

The move comes as the chain faces growing pressure from other stores. Over the past few years, rivals have gotten a jump on the official start of the holiday shopping season by opening their doors increasingly earlier on Thanksgiving.

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8 comments:

Anonymous said...

I love my family time...

Anonymous said...

An insult to their employees, like all other retailers, sending a loud and clear message, that they do not care about you.

Anonymous said...

People make the choice to work in retail. Gas stations/Wawa/fast food places are open on holidays. If you don't agree with these businesses being open, then don't shop there on the holidays.

Anonymous said...

7:54
Sometimes it's not a choice
I do not shop on holidays
They are not providing a necessity, such as hospitals or gas
Your analogy is lame, to support greed and the decay of family values

Anonymous said...

Dear 9:03

I'm 7:54

Yes it is a choice. When is it not a choice? I know people that work in retail/restaurants and they have made the decision to pursue that career path. Each one of them has the ability/skill set to work in other professions. Furthermore, I do not shop on black friday, participate in Halloween/ Valentines day/etc. and have not been to a movie theater since 1994. Gas is a necessity? You must not have a 500 gallon tank of gas and the same of diesel on your property as I do. My post is simply that if you do not agree with a business being open, then don't do business with them!

Anonymous said...

7:54, your words fall on deaf ears.. Most shoppers will go anywhere they think they will get a bargain. However, MACY's has worn out their credibility, their everyday price is 10% to 70% off the marked price. Barnum was right:

Anonymous said...

Most shoppers are sheeple. I am not one of them!

Anonymous said...


Dear Macy's,

Bad call. No need to explain; always vote with my wallet; you lose.