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Easter Opening

Noticing Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s opening some stores on Easter this year… 👀

Makes you wonder—is this just a one-off based on location and demand, or are we slowly testing the waters for bigger holiday openings again?

Easter has always been a bit flexible in retail, unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas, which carry a lot more weight when it comes to staying closed. So this could simply be a strategic move—opening select stores where it makes sense without going all in.

Still… it does raise the question:
Are we looking at smart, targeted business decisions—or the beginning of a shift back toward opening on traditionally “off” holidays?

Time will tell. But it’s definitely something to keep an eye on.

#Retail #Holidays #Strategy
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Sales were around $3m vs the expectation of $4.5m-ish. Almost zero advertising which makes no sense, if they were looking to hit target.

by Anonymous
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I read that it was being tested at select pilot locations this year ... Which usually means it Will roll out to everyone else Soon!!

by Waylon
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@g5 It’s not a secret. Stores were told weeks ago so we could start getting people to work for it. And it hasn’t been advertised, but we’re supposed to tell customers we’ll be open.

by Anonymous
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@ek nope. My location is open this Easter. Just wait. More will probably be open next year.

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @qb+1kmb5424b

@ex Apparently I was not supposed to leak this information, I am OP. But you know too so it must not be too bad? What store? Any other store in district or region that recieved this?

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @g5+1kmb5424b

To 5424b: Yes, this is actually happening. My store is one of the test stores.

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @ex+1kmb5424b

Not really sure where you got this information from. Macy's, Bloomingdales, as well as 25 other large retailers are closed on Easter. But hey, sure, let's stir the pot.

by Anonymous
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@OP I agree 100%

by Anonymous
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Post ID: @bw+1kmb5424b

@OP Many retailers aren't doing well. If they keep the stores open, people will shop and they make money. Inflation is rising, so they have to do whatever it takes to get traffic in the stores especially since many people are now watching where they spend their money.

by Anonymous
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