With Thanksgiving on the horizon, North Texans might find themselves in a pinch for last-minute grocery items. Dallas stores offer a mixed bag of open and closed signs on the holiday, according to reports from FOX 4 News and WFAA. Those seeking to stock up have several options with varying hours, including Albertsons and Kroger, for that inevitable bag of stuffing or cranberry sauce that slipped one's mind.
In Texas, shoppers have until 4 p.m. to visit Albertsons, including Safeway and Tom Thumb locations, although anyone planning to beat the noonday rush at H-E-B will find doors closing at that time, as per information provided by company websites. Despite many big box stores like Walmart and Costco keeping their doors closed, grocery stores are stepping up, providing limited but essential services for the holiday. Sprouts Farmers Market offers a wider window, operating from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., according to FOX 4 News.
As for chain dollar stores, patrons in need of a bargain can head to Dollar General, whose stores are mostly open, spanning different hours depending on the location. Dollar Tree also stays open, inviting customers from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Family Dollar vigorously opens the vast majority of its stores from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., said a company spokesperson.
Gone are the days when coffee lovers had to forego their caffeine fix on a holiday; Dunkin' Donuts manifests a majority of its branches open on Thanksgiving, though one might have to check local times to be sure. Similarly, Starbucks maintains a presence with varying hours by location, ready to serve those who need a break from Turkey Day preparations. Meanwhile, "all Big Lots stores are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day," a company spokesperson confirmed to FOX 4 News.
