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The phrase “last minute” has been synonymous with holiday shopping for decades. Perhaps that’s why retailers seem to be starting the holiday season earlier every year. If you noticed corporate advertising for the holidays ramping up as early as October this year, it’s not your imagination. With rising prices and a struggling economy, advertisers and retailers are understandably anxious, fearing shoppers may not spend as much as in previous years.
Despite what seems like a desperate attempt by retailers to boost sales, along with the growing trend of online shopping, one major retailer is making a bold move this holiday season: closing its doors on two of the most significant holidays.
“To Allow Employees to Spend the Holiday with Their Loved Ones”
Traditionally, retailers have kept their doors open on Thanksgiving and Christmas, eager to capture last-minute shoppers needing to pick up forgotten items. However, times are changing. Target has announced that its stores in Arizona will close for two days this holiday season.
The Two Days Target Stores Will Be Closed in Arizona
Target will be closed on Thanksgiving Day this year. This decision comes after the company initially closed during the COVID-19 pandemic to reduce crowds and allow employees to spend the holiday with their families. The positive feedback from that decision has prompted Target to continue this tradition.
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Additionally, Target stores will also remain closed on Christmas Day, December 25. Most locations will reopen the following day, December 26, at their regular hours, allowing employees to enjoy the holidays without the pressure of last-minute shoppers.
So, if you find yourself needing to grab that last-minute stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner this year, you’ll have to seek alternatives, as Target stores in Arizona will be closed. However, Target will offer extended shopping hours leading up to and following the holidays, giving shoppers ample opportunity to prepare for their celebrations.
