'Tis The Season! Unveiling Christmas Eve Store Hours For Last-minute Shoppers
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Major retailers and pharmacy chains have announced their Christmas Eve hours for last-minute shoppers. Walmart will close at 6 p.m., Target will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Costco's hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., CVS anticipates normal hours, Walgreens will maintain regular hours, Starbucks' hours may vary, and Kroger generally closes early. Customers are advised to check specific store hours online or contact the stores directly.
December 23, 2023 | 7:48 pm
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Costco's warehouses will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with hours varying by location.
Costco's adjusted hours for Christmas Eve are expected and may have a slight positive impact on sales due to last-minute shopping, but overall impact should be neutral.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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CVS Pharmacy expects normal hours for most locations on Christmas Eve, with some non-24-hour sites potentially reducing hours.
CVS's decision to maintain normal hours on Christmas Eve is typical and should not significantly impact sales, as customers expect this consistency.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Kroger outlets generally close early on Christmas Eve, with hours varying by location.
Kroger's early closing on Christmas Eve is a standard practice and is unlikely to have a significant impact on sales or stock price.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Starbucks stores will remain open on Christmas Eve with varying hours, adjusted based on business and customer needs.
Starbucks' flexible hours on Christmas Eve reflect a customer-centric approach, which could slightly boost sales but overall impact is neutral.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Target will operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Christmas Eve, offering extended hours for last-minute shoppers.
Target's extended hours on Christmas Eve are likely to cater to last-minute shoppers, which could boost sales but is a common seasonal strategy.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Walgreens will maintain regular hours on Christmas Eve, though pharmacy hours may vary by location.
Walgreens' regular hours on Christmas Eve are likely to meet customer expectations and maintain steady sales, with minimal impact on stock.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70
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Walmart will close at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve, potentially affecting last-minute holiday sales.
Walmart's early closure on Christmas Eve is a routine seasonal adjustment. It may slightly impact sales, but given the advance notice, the effect is likely to be minimal.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 60
RELEVANCE 70