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Grocery stores, malls that are open (or closed) on Thanksgiving

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JUST A WEEK AWAY NOW. EVERYBODY HOPING TO KNOCK OUT THEIR CHRISTMAS LIST. DON’T PANIC. WE’RE HERE TO HELP TO MAKE THOSE DOLLARS GO A LITTLE FURTHER. SO SCOTT, BLACK FRIDAY, IS IT REALLY THE BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK? WELL, EXPERTS ARE PREDICTING THAT THERE WILL BE SOME GREAT EXCLUSIVE DEALS ON BLACK FRIDAY, BUT THERE’S A LITTLE CATCH HERE. RETAILERS HAVE BEEN SLOW ROLLING DEALS FOR MONTHS NOW. UNIVERSITY OF IOWA BUSINESS ANALYTICS PROFESSOR JENNIFER BLACKHURST SAYS RETAILERS ACTUALLY STARTED THEIR HOLIDAY DEALS AT THE END OF SEPTEMBER. SHE SAYS CUSTOMERS CREDIT CARD DEBT IS UP AND THEIR SAVINGS ARE DOWN, WHICH IS WHY EXPERTS PREDICT SPENDING WILL TAKE A DIP THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. CONSUMERS ARE SAYING THEY’RE GOING TO SPEND. ABOUT 30% LESS ON ON ACTUAL ITEMS AND THEY’RE GOING TO BUY 30% LESS GIFTS. SO TO COMBAT THAT, RETAILERS ARE EXTENDING THE WINDOW FOR YOU TO CATCH A GOOD DEAL. SO THINK OF BLACK FRIDAY THIS YEAR AS A SMALL PEAK FOR DEALS. BLACKHURST SAYS MANY DEALS ON BLACK FRIDAY WILL MATCH WHAT WE’VE SEEN THROUGH THE F

Holiday week shopping in central Iowa: What grocery stores, malls are open (or closed) on Thanksgiving

If you’re looking for last-minute items for Thanksgiving or planning your Black Friday shopping, here’s a list of stores in central Iowa that are open – or closed – for the holiday and Black Friday hours of some of the most popular shopping centers in the metro. Hours are subject to change and may vary by location, so it’s always best to check your favorite local spots before heading out. Grocery, retail, and big-box stores that will be closed on ThanksgivingAldiBarnes & NobleBest BuyCostcoDick’s Sporting GoodsFarewayFleet FarmGateway MarketHobby LobbyHome DepotHomemakers FurnitureHy-VeeJCPenneyKohl’sLowe’sMarshall’sMenard’sMichael’sNatural GrocersNebraska Furniture MartREISam’s Club Target T.J. MaxxTrader Joe’sTractor Supply Co.WalmartGrocery, retail, and big-box stores that will be open on ThanksgivingBig LotsBass Pro ShopsC Fresh MarketCasey’sCash SaverCVSDollar General Dollar TreeGit-n-GoKum & goKwik StarPrice ChopperQuikTrip Walgreens Whole Foods Mall hours for Thanksgiving, Black FridayThe following central Iowa malls are all closed on Thanksgiving. Hours listed are on Black Friday. Jordan Creek Town Center, West Des Moines: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.Merle Hay Mall, Des Moines: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Outlets of Des Moines, Altoona: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Southridge Mall, Des Moines: 8 a.m. 9 p.m.Valley West Mall, West Des Moines: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Black Friday shopping guide

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Hours are subject to change and may vary by location, so it’s always best to check your favorite local spots before heading out.