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'Black Thursday'? 5 Stores that Will Open Thursday for Early Black Friday Sales

Want to walk off some of that Thanksgiving meal by shopping? Try these places.

1. features special sales starting at 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, including things like DVDs, bikes, scooters, kids' games, toys, household goods, clothing, jewelry, appliances, luggage, and Christmas decor.

2. Kmart Thanksgiving day ad specials include electronics (including several TV and camera bargains), DVDs, video games, holiday decor, toys, board games, jewelry, winter outerwear/thermal wear, footwear, general household goods and small appliances.

3. Michigan-based  describes its sales in leaked ads as "Black Friday prices all week long" but offers special Thursday-only sales 6 a.m.-midnight on Christmas decor, gift wrap, toys, games, luggage, household goods, electronic items, jewelry, shoes, various clothing items including kids' snow pants and jackets for everyone.has deals from 6 a.m. to midnight Thanksgiving Day and a another round of doorbusters from 4 a.m. until noon on Black Friday. Pick between two stores: 2160 Hartland Road in Hartland or 2474 W. Hill Road in
Flint Township.

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4.  Rite Aid offers deals on holiday-wrapped food, holiday decor, bath gift sets, fleece throws and pants, small appliances, electronics.

5. Tanger Outlets, 1475 N Burkhart Road in Howell, also opens at 10 p.m. Thursday. Though it's a bit of a drive, with all those shops, you're bound to find something for everyone on your list. Be one of the first 200 shoppers in line at 10 p.m. or 2 a.m. Friday and receive a free $10 Tanger gift card. More information available at tangeroutlet.com.

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