Dive Summary:
- Following the lead of several other mass market retailers, Staples has announced it will open store locations at 8 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
- The office supply chain has decided it will also extend Black Friday sales through the entire week, beginning Nov. 24.
- Staples will offer a slew of daily online sales and offer free shipping to shoppers on all orders over $45, including free shipping for Staples Rewards members.
Dive Insight:
“At Staples, we’re making it easy for shoppers to find the perfect gift with amazing deals leading up to Black Friday through Cyber Monday,” said Alison Corcoran with Staples. Other major retailers that will be extending Black Friday sales into the Thanksgiving holiday include Macy’s, Target, and Staples arch competitor, Office Depot.
