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J.C. Penney tries to one-up rivals with even earlier Thanksgiving opening

We all know where this is heading, right? J.C. Penney JCP said on Monday it would open its stores for Black Friday shopping at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, an hour earlier than its closest competitors...

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Which retailers will sing a Black Friday swan song?

A season of giving isn't enough for some retailers. A few struggling companies are in need of a holiday miracle. "The overall landscape in retail has had no real growth in earnings since 2009," says...

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The best restaurants open on Thanksgiving

This post is in partnership with Travel + Leisure. The article below was originally published at TravelandLeisure.com. By Geraldine Campbell, Travel + Leisure "Thanksgiving is my favorite day of the...

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How a kosher turkey company meets the Thanksgiving rush: An ancient-modern...

On any given day in November, trucks will deliver some 10,000 live white turkeys to Empire Kosher Poultry's Mifflintown, Penn., processing plant. The birds are destined for ritual slaughter, rabbinic...

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Why Pizza Hut expects to set a sales record on Thanksgiving Eve

This post is in partnership with Entrepreneur. The article below was originally published at Entrepreneur.com. By Kate Taylor, Entrepreneur.com On Thanksgiving, turkey takes the center stage. However,...

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This Thanksgiving we will cook enough onions to fill 10 Olympic-size pools

After sitting down at the Thanksgiving table, luscious spread of turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing and cranberry sauce (fresh or canned, your choice) laid out in front of you, you might be wondering...

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How a Target store gets ready for Black Friday

When you show up at your favorite store on Thanksgiving night looking for that big deal on a smart TV, you will probably be too busy to think about all the work--and science--that went into prepping...

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How Black Friday invaded the U.K. without Thanksgiving’s help

This story was published in partnership with Time. The original can be found at Time.com By Dan Kedmey, TIME Four years ago, Black Friday was considered a distinctly American tradition, as exotic to...

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Goodbye, Grinch. Small business owners are feeling the holiday cheer

Small business owners plan to be a little more generous with holiday bonuses this year amid a steadily improving economy, according to a recent survey. More than half, or 52%, plan to give their...

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Cyber Monday sales pass $2 billion in biggest e-commerce day ever

So much for the idea that Cyber Monday is waning as a shopping event. E-commerce sales on the Monday after Thanksgiving hit $2.04 billion, up 17% compared to a year ago, according to analytics firm...

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More Thefts Happen on Black Friday Than on Any Other Day

Shoppers heading out to the nearest Walmart for your holiday gift-buying, take note: More thefts occur on Black Friday when compared to any other day of the year. Thefts on Black Fridays are on average...

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Want the Best Online Shopping Deals? Buy on Thanksgiving

If you’re feeling tempted by promises of big discounts on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, here’s a tip: try shopping online on Thanksgiving instead. While Thanksgiving Day may be about eating turkey and...

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This is IBM Watson’s Favorite Turkey Recipe

IBM’s powerful Watson computer has wide-reaching interests, from health care to Jeopardy! to artificial intelligence. It also turns out that Watson has a knack for coming up with great recipes. For the...

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The History of America’s Favorite Thanksgiving Brands

There's no question that Americans' eating habits are changing. But when it comes to Thanksgiving, consumers are still rooted in tradition. We're not only eating the same dishes that we've been eating...

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Thanksgiving Is Boston Market’s Super Bowl

Boston Market CEO George Michel is in some ways an unlikely champion for Thanksgiving. The Jerusalem-born executive never celebrated the holiday during his childhood in Israel. He hadn’t even heard of...

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Here’s Why More People Are Traveling This Thanksgiving

Around 46.9 million Americans will journey 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving period, the most number of travelers since 2007. This represents a 0.6% increase over the previous year,...

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How Macy’s CEO spends his Black Friday weekend

This is a major weekend for Macy’s. M Not only is the department store chain putting on a massive Thanksgiving Day parade in New York City that will be watched by 50 million people across the country...

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Delta Will Respond to Your Thanksgiving Travel Mishaps Via Twitter

Just in time for the Thanksgiving travel rush, Delta has an all-new promise for customers: It will respond to all customer queries or gripes within the hour. The airline will make that happen via...

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These Companies Will Deliver Thanksgiving to Your Door

Thanksgiving is almost here along with all of the preparation and cooking that comes with putting together a classic turkey feast. Fortunately, the tech industry has plenty of options to make it easier...

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Turkey Data Shows How Much Republicans Dislike Obama

Let us begin by stipulating that there is nothing liberal nor conservative about the tradition of presidents pardoning turkeys. It has been going on for decades under presidents of both parties-JFK was...

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