SECAUCUS, NJ – NOVEMBER 20: Shoppers enter the Wal-Mart store November 20, 2007 in Secaucus, New Jersey. The holiday shopping season “officially” starts Friday after Thanksgiving, typically called “Black Friday.” Wal-Mart in an effort to closely align their website with it’s stores, and extend the holiday shopping weekend, are posting special online-only sale prices and special “secret” deals will be posted on their website on Thanksgiving that must be purchased that day. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
Walmart on Tuesday said it planned to keep all its stores closed on Thanksgiving Day. "We know this has been a trying year, and our associates have stepped up. We hope they will enjoy a special Thanksgiving Day at home with their loved ones," John Furner, the president and CEO of Walmart US, said in a statement. "We are certainly thankful to our people for all of their efforts." Sam's Club, Walmart's warehouse chain, will also remain closed on Thanksgiving this year, as it has in previous years.
On the plus side for Walmart employees, they'll provide another bonus of $150 to $300 to employees on August 20.
