Connecticut Post Mall Makes its Thanksgiving Decision; Sets Black Friday Hours

MILFORD, CT — Connecticut Post Mall says it will be closed on Thanksgiving because it "wants to help renew the tradition of families spending Thanksgiving together and rekindle the magic of Black Friday as the official start of the holiday shopping season."

“Not only does this allow for families to be together on Thanksgiving, but it brings back the excitement that has historically surrounded the busiest shopping day of the year. This decision is an example of our commitment to the communities we serve, and to offer shopping experiences centered on what uniquely matters to them,” said Steven Levin, CEO of Centennial Real Estate, the parent company of Connecticut Post Mall in a prepared statement.

“Family and tradition matter to our customers, and we want to support those values by encouraging our shoppers, employees and communities to celebrate a traditional holiday. Thanksgiving is for sharing. Black Friday is for shopping," Levin said in a statement.

The company will give away a $2,500 Holiday Shopping Spree to a lucky shopper and offer special entertainment and surprises for customers on what has traditionally been the biggest shopping day of the year.

“All holidays are special and each one should be cherished. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we encourage you to spend as much time as possible with your family and close friends," says Danielle Consiglio, marketing manager for Connecticut Post Mall, via a statement.

"For our part, we will make sure to provide the most magical holiday shopping experience at our mall, so that you can bring some magic back home. This year, Black Friday will be a color-filled spectacle of great deals and limitless options that will make the holiday shopping season sparkle with excitement," Consiglio said.

Connecticut Post Mall will officially open at 5 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 25. It will accommodate and support departments stores, theater, fitness center and restaurants if they wish to open on Thanksgiving.
Connecticut Post Mall is Connecticut’s largest shopping center.

Anchor stores include Macy's, Target, JCPenney, Sears, Dick's Sporting Goods, Cinemark Theaters Connecticut Post 14 Cinema + IMAX along with more than 150 retailers and restaurants. The center is located off I-95 and Route 1 (Boston Post Road) in Milford.

For more information, call 203.301.2240 or visit http://www.shopconnecticutpostmall.com/.