Mall of America will close on Thanksgiving Day

Anna Iovine

Over the past few years, many stores have allowed Black Friday festivities to creep into Thanksgiving Day, but one truly giant retail entity has declared 'no more.'

According to the Associated Press, Minnesota's Mall of America will be closed on Thanksgiving, allowing the bulk of its 1,200 workers to spend the holiday however they would like.

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The Star Tribune reports that individual retailers will be given the option to conduct business despite the mall's attractions, including the movie theaters and Nickelodeon Universe, not operating, but it is anticipated most will opt to stay closed.

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Mall of America's senior vice president, Jill Renslow, said the plan has a number of benefits.

Among them are giving Thanksgiving back to employees and their families and bringing, "...that special magic back to BlackFriday."

The shopping center will officially reopen at 5 am on Black Friday.

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