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Ask: Black Friday
More stores are opening earlier on Black Friday or even on Thanksgiving Day, citing the advantage in reaching consumers earlier to capture their spending. Those same stores have faced criticism for intruding on what many believe should be family time, away from the demands of shopping or careers. What role do consumers and businesses play in balancing the sanctity of the Thanksgiving holiday with the demand for sales?
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