Let the holiday shopping begin: When stores’ specials start

More stores are opening on Thanksgiving Day and stretching specials over a weekend rather than a few hours. For those who consider shopping in crowds as part of their Thanksgiving tradition, there’s plenty of bargains to be had, including a $199.99 50-inch Panasonic TV at Best Buy, $2.99 bath towels at J.C. Penney, $5 Fraser wreaths at Home Depot and $33 airfare from Wichita to Phoenix on Allegiant. Restrictions apply.

Towne East and Towne West Square will be open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thanksgiving Day and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

Here’s when the specials begin:

Thanksgiving Day

6 a.m. – Kmart

7 a.m. – Big Lots

8 a.m. – CVS Pharmacy; Gander Mountain; Walgreens; Family Dollar

4 p.m. – Michaels; Old Navy (except mall stores)

5 p.m. – Best Buy; Dick’s; J.C. Penney; Toys R Us

6 p.m. – Gordman’s; Kohl’s; Office Depot; Sears; Sears Outlet; Shoe Carnival; Sports Authority; Target; Wal-Mart, open 24 hours, specials start at 6 p.m.

8 p.m. – Ulta Beauty

Friday

5 a.m. – Academy Sports; Home Depot; Cabela’s; Lowe’s; Gander Mountain

6 a.m. – Atwoods; Bed Bath & Beyond; Guitar Center; JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores; Menards; Northern Tool and Equipment; Sheplers

7 a.m. – Furniture on Consignment; Golf Etc.; Pet Smart; Sam’s Club; TGW; World Market

8 a.m. – Damm Music Center; Dillards; Furniture Row; Salon Brands; Slumberland; Hobby Lobby

9 a.m. – La-Z-Boy

This story was originally published November 26, 2014 at 8:01 PM with the headline "Let the holiday shopping begin: When stores’ specials start."