Staples says no to Black Thursday

Staples is bucking the Black Thursday trend by making a statement, literally, about closing its stores on Thanksgiving Day in order to allow its customers, employees and their families to enjoy the holiday.



The retailer issued a statement on Thursday saying that despite being open on Thanksgiving Day the past two years, this year it says customers and employees should have the chance to stay home with family and friends. Stores will open at 6 a.m. on Black Friday.



“We want our customers and associates to enjoy Thanksgiving their own way,” said Demos Parneros, president, North American stores and online, Staples. “On Thanksgiving Day, customers can shop from home on Staples.com and then continue their shopping in stores starting at 6 a.m. on Black Friday. Whether our customers like the convenience of shopping online, in our stores or a combination of both, Staples will have amazing products at great prices throughout the holiday season.”



Staples is the first major retailer to reveal its holiday hours for this year.



More and more retailers have been opening on Thanksgiving Day in recent years. Last year, retailers such as Target, Sears, Kohl's, Macy's and Best Buy all opened on Thanksgiving Day. But Staples says its customers won’t have to wait until the week of Black Friday for great deals.



Beginning in early November, Staples will offer special holiday savings both in store and online on an assortment of tech devices and other essential products that businesses need as well as personalized gifts from Staples Copy and Print, many with same-day pick-up options.



“At Staples, our small business customers get more for less every day, including this holiday season,” said Alison Corcoran, senior VP, North American stores and online marketing, Staples. “In addition to great deals, we offer free shipping from Staples.com for our Staples Rewards members and everyone can buy online and pick up in store for an easy same-day option.”



Staples will also continue to offer its Price Match Guarantee all season long.