Army National Guard Member Honored By Sister
Today a Army National Guard Member was honored by his sister for Military Monday. We heard from Michelle whose brother is currently in basic training at Ft Leonard Wood in Missouri. Mitchell joined the Army National Guard right after high school at the age of 18. Following in his Uncle’s footsteps who was also in the Army National Guard, Mitchell felt a calling to serve our country. Michelle described her brother as someone with a strong personality and a leader. We wish Mitchell the best as he starts his military career. Thank you for your service in our Army National Guard.
Congrats to Mitchell as he receives a $100 gift card from our friends at Stingray Chevrolet.
Every Monday we honor a member of the military in Tampa Bay. Do you have someone in your life that is or has been in the military? Someone that you admire, a relative, a friend? Whoever it is that you want to spotlight. We want to hear from you and you can nominate someone right now by doing so HERE. The nomination process takes about five minutes. Once you nominate someone we will be in touch with you to schedule a call with you.
A Look at Major Retailers Opting for Closure This Thanksgiving
Curious about which stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and whether they’ll kick off early Black Friday sales? The landscape has shifted in recent years, with a growing number of major retailers opting to keep their doors closed on Thanksgiving. This differs from the previous years of the traditional practice of launching in-store Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving. Since 2020, many retailers have chosen to remain closed and instead offer online deals.
The positive response from consumers in 2020 influenced retailers in 2021 to once again close on Thanksgiving Day. Some retailers, such as Target, took a bold stance by declaring a permanent end to in-store shopping on Thanksgiving. In 2022, Walmart’s CEO echoed this sentiment, affirming that staying open on Thanksgiving was now a thing of the past.
This shift towards closures on Thanksgiving Day reflects a changing consumer landscape and a commitment by employers to prioritize their workers. It’s a change from not too long ago when people were scarfing down Thanksgiving dinner to rush to their favorite stores for Black Friday deals.
Black Friday, once synonymous with the official start of the holiday shopping season, has evolved. Retailers now initiate their holiday sales much earlier, with some starting promotions as early as October, like Amazon Prime Days. The focus is now on a mix of online and in-store deals spread out over a longer period.
Besides pleasing shoppers, closing on Thanksgiving can be seen by some as a smart move for businesses and the public image of retailers. This strategic move aligns with the trend of prioritizing a work-life balance and catering to changing societal expectations.
Take a look at some of the major retailers that will be closed on Thanksgiving below.
J.R. is the host of Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe on 99.5 QYK. He started with QYK in 2020 after moving to Tampa Bay from Texas. In addition to radio J.R. also has appeared on television shows including Nickelodeon’s “Victorious.” J.R. and Tampa Bay’s Hometown Morning Krewe aim to write entertaining content about local events, concerts, and the country music genre as a whole.
