While Black Friday comes the day after Thanksgiving, it is often Thanksgiving that lives in the shadow of Black Friday. While in the past Black Friday often began in the early morning hours, it began it's shift to even earlier openings throughout recent years. Now, most stores can be expected to be open on the evening of Thanksgiving for its Black Friday sales. Some say it's in the spirit of Black Friday and don't mind cutting their Thanksgiving dinner short, however, these early openings were met with criticism by many, none more than those who had to work and miss family gatherings. However, Mall of America, America's largest shopping mall, stunningly decided to close its doors this Thanksgiving. "We think Thanksgiving is a day for families and for people we care about. We want to give this day back," as told by Jill Renslow, the mall's senior vice president of marketing, to the Associated Press. Some malls and stores followed by example. Below is a list of those who will not be opening their doors this Thanksgiving (some never have.) Whether this causes you to rethink your Black Friday shopping schedule or to feel good in the spirit of Thanksgiving, be sure to check out the list below:
1. CBL & Associates Malls
2. Cabela's
3. Burlington Coat Factory
4. Nordstrom
5. Neiman Marcus
6. Patagonia
7. IKEA
8. Dillard's
9. Marshalls
10. TJ Maxx
11. Crate & Barrel
12. Pier 1 Imports
13. Bed Bath & Beyond
14. REI
15. American Girl
