India, Nov. 25 -- Popular retailers like Walmart, Target, Costco, Best Buy, Lowe's and Home Depot have given US shoppers a heads-up so that they can make their holiday shopping arrangements in advance. Although deemed as go-to options for last-minute purchases all these years, these popular chains have kicked off a new tradition, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Following through with the well-established decision, the shutters for these retailers will remain closed on Thanksgiving so that workers can take the full day off to celebrate with their families as well. With Walmart extending its four-year holiday tradition, its CEO, John Fuller, told USA Today in an interview that bosses "want you to enjoy the day at home with your lov...