Over the past few years, an increasing number of retailers made the decision to stay open on Thanksgiving Day, garnering mixed feedback from consumers, employees and the retail community.
But the Mall of America recently announced that its doors will stay closed this Thanksgiving so that employees can stay home with their families. More retail brands such as Costco, The Home Depot, GameStop and Staples are taking the initiative to shutter their stores, giving employees a chance to enjoy the day.
The RTP team discusses whether the Mall of America is making the right choice in shuttering its doors on Thanksgiving Day, and whether this move will affect other retailers’ plans on the holiday.
