Stores open doors to shoppers this thanksgiving

Stores open doors to shoppers this thanksgivingRetailers are looking to open stores this Thanksgivingday in order to boost sales in the difficult year for the retail sector. The retailer decided to open its stores on the popular American holiday after lower sales, a shorter holiday sale season and a lower consumer spending at leading stores. Several firms are planning to open their stores for the first time on Thanksgiving Day this year.

Macy's and JC Penney have already announced their decisions to remain open on the holiday. Sears Holdings Corp. said most of its Sears and Kmart stores will open Thanksgiving Day. Retailers are rolling out holiday deals earlier this year in order to get the maximum benefit of the short holiday shopping season this year.

Wal-Mart announced that its matching prices on nearly 100 Black Friday specials a week early this year from Friday. The world's largest retailer is aiming to boost sales in the holiday season as it tries to increase profitability in the slow retail market.

The retailer said that the customers will be able to take advantage of the deal from shortly after midnight Friday.