Walmart announced Thursday that it would open is Black Friday deals to the public much earlier than any other retailer. The corporation will start its sales at 8p.m. on Thanksgiving. TV2 Interviewed Kent State University’s Associate Professor of Marketing Michael Mayo. May explains why he believes Walmart will start its deals so early.

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