A growing number of retailers are opting to close their doors on Thanksgiving Day as the pandemic continues to cause seismic changes to the way Americans shop.
After Walmart became the first major retailer to announce last week that it will close all stores nationwide on Thanksgiving Day, others are starting to follow suit. Like Walmart, they cite the coronavirus outbreak as the catalyst for the closures, joining a growing effort that calls into question the already fiercely debated practice of leaving stores open on the holiday. In recent years, some companies that were previously opened on Thanksgiving have already moved to ditch the practice.
"We know this has been a trying year, and our associates have stepped up. We hope they will enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day at home with their loved ones," John Furner, the president and CEO of Walmart US, said in a statement last week. "We are certainly thankful to our people for all of their efforts."
Here's the full list of retailers that have announced they are ditching Thanksgiving Day hours and early doorbusters this year. As part of their efforts, some are extending pandemic bonuses or premium pay, as well as offering holiday deals earlier in the season both in-store and online to prevent crowding.
Business Insider has also reached out to an additional 21 retailers that were open last Thanksgiving— including JCPenney, Macy's, Best Buy, Walgreens, and Bed Bath & Beyond, among others — and will update accordingly as we have more information.