Macy's to open at midnight on Black Friday

NEW YORK —Macy's announced that, for the first time ever, it will open its stores at 12 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, to give shoppers a jump on Black Friday.

According to the company, its Black Friday sale will include door-buster deals on hundreds of items from electronics to jewelry, and even alimited-edition fragrance gift set from Justin Bieberfeaturing his holiday CD and an exclusive bonus track.

"Macy's Black Friday specials offer customers extraordinary savings onthis season's most sought-after gifts," said Terry Lundgren, chairman,president and CEO of Macy's Inc. "This year, inresponse to our customers' eagerness to shop early for great deals,Macy's stores across the country will open for the first time atmidnight following Thanksgiving, giving customers the opportunity to geta head start on our extraordinary Black Friday deals."