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Gilroy Outlets To Close On Thanksgiving

Company cites "challenging times" for decision to shutter stores, allowing employees to spend time with family.

The Gilroy Premium Outlet is among Northern California's largest shopping centers with 145 stores.
The Gilroy Premium Outlet is among Northern California's largest shopping centers with 145 stores. (Google )

GILROY, CA – The Gilroy Premium Outlets will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, the parent company of the 145-store shopping center announced in a news release Monday.

David Simon, the chairman, CEO and president of Simon attributed the decision to shutter all of the company’s stores to the “challenging times” the country faces amid the coronavirus crisis.

"In these challenging times, we made the decision that we will not open on Thanksgiving Day, instead allowing our associates to spend the holiday with their loved ones," Simon said.

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