In Dallas, Elizabeth Etier and her sister Emily McKenzie said they had heard that some consumers and workers were angry that stores were opening earlier than ever on Thanksgiving Day, but they said they were grateful for Target's 9 p.m. opening.

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Target is opening at 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving, while Sears and Walmart will open at 8 p.m.

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Night opening until 9:45 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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