Thanksgiving Specials Await Shoppers At The Grove Northridge

Thanksgiving weekend shopping specials await shoppers at The Grove Northridge at the more than 30 retail, specialty and restaurants ranging from clothing and shoes to fashion accessories and electronics, among others. The Grove Northridge is a popular destination to shop for the holidays, especially from November 23-26 featuring Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday and Small Business Saturday.

According to the survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics, a whopping 69 percent of Americans — an estimated 164 million people — are planning to shop or considering shopping during Thanksgiving weekend.

Of those considering shopping the long holiday weekend, the survey found that 20 percent or 32 million plan to shop on Thanksgiving Day, but Black Friday will remain the busiest day with 70 percent or 115 million planning to shop. A substantial 43 percent or 71 million are expected to shop on Saturday, with 76 percent saying they will do so specifically to support Small Business Saturday. On Sunday, 21 percent or 35 million expect to shop, and 48 percent or 78 million are expected to shop on Cyber Monday.

“While the utility of the weekend will continue to draw shoppers into stores and online to efficiently and inexpensively check off their lists, we’re also seeing consumers report tradition and the opportunity to partake in holiday cheer as reasons for shopping, too,” Prosper Principal Analyst Pam Goodfellow said. “By now, people know what sort of deals they can expect to see during the weekend and are budgeting for them accordingly, and in many cases expertly.”

Of those shopping, 66 percent said they’re doing so to take advantage of deals and promotions retailers will offer, while 26 percent cited the tradition of shopping over Thanksgiving weekend and 23 percent said it’s something to do over the holiday weekend. Another 23 percent said it is when they start their holiday shopping. When asked what they enjoy the most about shopping during the holidays, 35 percent said it is a family tradition while 23 percent said they most enjoy holiday decorations and displays; 18 percent cited finding the perfect gift for someone.

The Grove Northridge has just the right variety of department, discount, specialty stores and small businesses featuring Thanksgiving holiday shopping options with Big Lots, Dollar Tree and Pier 1 Imports, among others, including:

- Thanksgiving weekend shoppers will enjoy Big Lots, with holiday essentials, electronics, bedding, decor, furniture and more.

- Holiday shoppers at Dollar Tree will find a variety of savings during the Thanksgiving weekend including baking and entertaining; holiday decor, glassware, linens, candles, floral; and much more.

- Shoppers will find Thanksgiving specials at Pier 1 Imports featuring holiday dinnerware, centerpieces and fall table decor; unique holiday decorations for every room; and household items including pillows, decorations, plus much more.

“Thanksgiving holiday shoppers have a variety of options at The Grove Northridge including apparel, jewelry and various specials,” said Tony Shooshani, managing member of Shooshani Developers. “And shoppers can take a break at the many restaurants and specialty dining outlets located throughout the shopping center. It’s a great way to relax while enjoying the shopping tradition with family and friends.”

The Grove Northridge’s dining options include Chi Chi Pizza featuring authentic pizzas and pastas, and chicken and sandwiches along with delicious salads and soups; Musashi Restaurant for Japanese cuisine and fresh sushi; Thai Bamboo featuring gourmet Thai cuisine; Rosie's BBQ and Grillery featuring ribs, chicken and tri-tip, among many other barbecue favorites; and fresh brewed Barclays’ Coffee with great teas and delicious desserts.

The Grove Northridge is a 148,000-square-foot vibrant, mixed-use shopping center with a variety of 30 national and local retail stores, specialty shops and dining outlets located at Tampa Avenue and Nordhoff Street in Northridge, CA 91324. The broad mix of tenants consistently serves the needs of the surrounding community featuring tenants of various sizes with creative, unique, and moderately priced goods. The Grove Northridge provides free parking in its parking lots throughout the area. For additional information, please call 310-274-2777.