Brand of the Day: No, Costco Won't Be Open on Thanksgiving, and Here's Why

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If you end up looking for last minute Thanksgiving supplies next month, or are hoping to get a jump on those Black Friday sales, don't go to Costco. They won't be open on Thanksgiving Day.

"Our employees work especially hard during the holiday season, and we simply believe they deserve the opportunity to spend Thanksgiving with their families. Nothing more complicated than that," a spokesperson tells Think Progress.

The round-the-clock availability of Amazon shopping and other e-tailers has made more brick-and-mortar shops open their doors on Turkey Day.

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