And analysts warn more stores will jump on the bandwagon
(NEWSER) - Black Friday became “ Black Midnight ” this year—but analysts say it’s actually “Black Thursday,” as many stores are planning to open on Thanksgiving itself. Walmart, Toys R Us, and Kmart are among the chains barely giving customers a chance to digest their turkey dinner before opening their doors. "It's no longer Black Friday, it's going to be Black Thanksgiving from here on out," one analyst tells the Los Angeles Times . A retail strategist says that if this year is a success, Black Thursday is sure to become the norm: "Once you let the cat out of the bag and open early, it's very hard to put it back in." More»