REI to close all 181 stores in 48-hour blackout forcing shoppers to switch up plans

BOSSES of an outdoors chain have confirmed that all 181 stores will be closed for two days in the coming weeks

The looming shutdown is in line with a popular holiday amongAmericans.

REIoutlets across the nation will fall silent to markThanksgiving, the company announced in astatement.

Bosses have revealed that the tradition of closing stores on Thanksgiving came into force in 2015.

But it is not the only day that REI locations will be shut.

Doors will stay closed onBlack Fridaywhile other retailers are bracing for an onslaught of shoppers looking for a bargain.

This year, chiefs revealed that they are urging customers to opt for nature therapy over retail therapy.

Bosses revealed that they will pay 15,000 employees to spend Thanksgiving Day outside.

What used to be one of the most chaotic days for our employees is now one where they can do what they love, Eric Artz, the CEO of the company, said.

In a time of year where we are bombarded with messages aboutwhat to buy, we invite everyone to join us in finding a peaceful place to take a break to recharge.

REI is not the only retailer that has created the tradition of closing stores for Thanksgiving.

This year will mark the fifth consecutive year that 4,000Walmartstores will be closed for Thanksgiving.

Chiefs revealed that the decision was taken to allow workers the opportunity to spend time with their families.

Walmartstores hadn t closed for Thanksgiving since the late 1980s before bosses broke with tradition in 2020.

And stores have continued to markthe holidayever since.

Chiefs hailed how their workforce adapted during thepandemicin explaining the decision to close stores.

Closing our stores on Thanksgiving Day is one way we re saying thank you to our teams for their dedication and hard work this year, Dacona Smith, the executive vice president of Walmart and chief operating officer, said in 2021.

Targetoutlets will continue their recent tradition of closing stores on Thanksgiving.

Stores will reopen at 6am on Black Friday in readiness for the annual shopping spree.

Target first closed its stores for Thanksgiving in 2020.

Execs at several major retailers have decided to close stores for Thanksgiving.

Aldi supermarkets andCostcowarehouses are among the locations that will fall silent.

JCPenney stores andMichaelsoutlets will also be closed.

But, there are a handful of retailers that will remain open.

Krogerand Meijer locations will stay open, but shoppers have been warned that hours may vary.

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