Most Americans Want Stores to Close for Thanksgiving

Just because retailers think Thanksgiving should be the kickoff to the shopping season doesn't mean the average American agrees. Actually, a poll has found that 62 percent of Americans think businesses should close on Thanksgiving so workers can have the day off, while only 27 percent said that they think stores should feel free to stay open if there is demand for it.

People wanting the stores to be closed aren't just employees who don't want to work on the holiday. Only 13 percent of people said they want retailers to be open on Thanksgiving, while 74 percent said they prefer that businesses wait till Friday to open.

With all the bad press and the negative response from potential shoppers, a lot of people are asking what the motivation is for retails to open on Thanksgiving. I think the answer is simple- greed.