Core Points - Thanksgiving week marks the beginning of the holiday season, with varying significance for different individuals, including family gatherings and shopping events like "Black Friday Eve" [1] - Banks and federal offices, including the stock market, are closed on Thanksgiving Day, while some retailers, such as Kroger, choose to remain open with limited hours [1] Retailer Operations - Kroger stores will operate with limited hours on Thanksgiving Day, closing at 5 p.m. to allow employees time for their own holiday preparations [3][6] - The limited hours apply to all brands under the Kroger umbrella, including Baker's, City Market, Dillons, and others [3] - Many retailers provide holidays off for employees or offer extra pay for working on holidays, but only some Kroger employees receive bonus wages due to union agreements [4] Competitor Status - Competitors of Kroger that will be closed on Thanksgiving include Costco, Walmart, and Trader Joe's among others [5][8]