More stores to open early on Black Friday

Oct 17, 2017

More stores in Dartmouth will open early on Black Friday, and at least one plans to remain open for several days leading up to Christmas Eve.

At the October 16 Select Board meeting, members voted 2-1, with Shawn McDonald voting against, to approve Black Friday applications for Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target, Kohl’s, and Toys-R-Us.

According to the Select Board Office, Dicks Sporting Goods will open at 12:01 a.m.; Target at 12 a.m.; Kohl’s at 1 a.m.; and Toys-R-Us at 1 a.m.

The board also approved Kohl’s request for extended hours. The store hours will be 7 a.m. - 1 a.m. from December 15-21, and the store will remain open from 7 a.m. on December 21 to 6 p.m. on December 24.

The stores join a growing list of retail outlets opening early on Black Friday. At the September 25 Select Board meeting, members voted to approve requests by the Dartmouth Mall and Walmart to open at 12 a.m. and 1 a.m., respectively.