Mall threatens to fine stores $200 an hour for being closed on Thanksgiving

Mall threatens to fine stores $200 an hour for being closed on Thanksgiving
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So much for being home for the holidays.

A shopping mall in upstate New York has apparently threatened to fine retailers the insane sum of $200 an hour if they aren't open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.