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Online Petition Protests Target's Thanksgiving Opening for Black Friday Sales
Thousands are signing an online petition protesting Target's plans to open at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving to offer Black Friday sales.
The petition was reportedly created by a Target employee upset that the retail giant is opening on Thanksgiving and requiring employees to work instead of spending time with their families
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Target stores, including the one in Arnold, will open their doors at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. As of Tuesday morning, there were more than 179,000 signatures on the petition.
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Target is joining other retailers, including Walmart, that are opening on Thanksgiving to get a jump on Black Friday holiday sales.
What do you think? Are Black Friday specials getting out of hand and starting to replace the Thanksgiving holiday itself?
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