- Sears Holdings (SHLD -2.4%) announces that K-Mart stores will open at 6:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day and stay open for a 42-hour shopping marathon.
- Sears storez will open at 6:00 p.m. and also stay open all night in advance of Black Friday.
- The department store chains will also provide free shipping on online orders of over $59 during the holiday period.
- Target set the bar low in the sector by offering free shipping on all orders placed between October 22 and December 20.