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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 Brentwood, will open their doors at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving.
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As of Tuesday morning, there are more than 179,000 signatures on the petition.
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Target is joining other retailers, inlcuding Walmart, that are opening on Thanksgiving to get a jump on Black Friday holiday shoppers.
What do you think? Are Black Friday specials getting out of hand and starting to replace the Thanksgiving holiday itself?
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