Stores opening hours on Black Friday 2023: Walmart, Target, Gamestop, Best Buy and more
Millions of Americans will hit major retailers for deals after Thanksgiving dinner. What time do major retailers open?
Over the last ten years, Black Friday has undergone significant changes. In the 1990s and early 2000s, thousands of people would rush to major retailers early in the morning, right after Thanksgiving dinner, to take advantage of significant discounts on various items, including televisions, phones, clothes, and more. Reports of stampedes and fights over limited items were commonplace. However, as more consumers have moved online, many businesses have extended their deals to their e-marketplace and are offering weeks of discounts in the lead-up. By extending the time, stores can increase the supply they can provide to customers.
If they were limited to just one day, it could limit their sales due to global supply chain challenges for various goods. We take a look at the opening hours for some of the most popular destinations on Black Friday...
Best Buy
Due to the pandemic, Best Buy closed over forty locations and laid off 5,000 employees. This was partly due to the increasing popularity of online shopping for technology products. However, on Black Friday, in a bid to boost sales, most Best Buy locations will open at 6 am and close at 10 pm.
Will Best Buy be open on Thanksgiving?
No, Best Buy has said that “Best Buy retail stores will not be open on Thanksgiving Day.” However, those who prefer online shopping can still take advantage of the Black Friday deals on their website.
GameStop
GameStop, a gaming retailer, is known for offering $299 console deals on Black Friday. This year, you can buy a Nintendo Switch and Mario Kart 8 bundle for just under $300. In addition to this, there are several other exciting deals that will be available.
Gamestop will open its doors at 5 am to Black Friday customers.
Will GameStop be open on Thanksgiving?
GameStop locations will not be open on Thanksgiving.
Target
Target began its Black Friday discounts in October, available online-only, but prices will be consistent in-store and online soon.Target will open its doors to shoppers at 6 am on Black Friday and will close at 10 pm.
Will Target be open on Thanksgiving?
All Target stores will be closed for Thanksgiving.
Walmart
Throughout November, Walmart has been hosting a series of sales events, providing early access to store card members. However, on Black Friday, most of the Black Friday deals will be made available to all shoppers, offering a number of great discounts.
Like Target, Walmart will open its doors at 5 am on Black Friday.
Will Walmart be open on Thanksgiving?
Walmart is another major store closing its doors to the public on Thanksgiving.