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Note: Some of the hours of individual locations will vary. Call your local store to check on closing times before you head out.
7-Eleven: Open 24 hours
Apple Stores: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Babies "R" Us: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Barnes & Noble: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bed, Bath & Beyond: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Best Buy: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dick's Sporting Goods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dillard's: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Dollar General: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dollar Tree: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Gap: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
IKEA: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
JC Penney: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closing times vary)
Kmart: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Kohls: The chain has been open 24 hours for a few days; they close at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve
Macy's: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Marshalls: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Meijer: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for most stores
Michaels: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nordstrom: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in some places; noon to 6 p.m. in other places
Old Navy: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sears: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. in some places (opening and closing times vary)
Staples: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Target: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
TJX: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
BJ's Wholesale: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Costco: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
GameStop: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hobby Lobby: closed
Kohl's: 12 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Toys "R" Us: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Walmart: Stores close at 6 p.m.
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