West Des Moines, Iowa-based Hy-Vee has announced that its more than 285 retail locations will be closed for Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 24, so the company’s 80,000 employees across its eight-state region can enjoy the holiday with family.
This is the first time in Hy-Vee’s 92-year history that its stores will close on Thanksgiving, reflecting its commitment to be the best place to work in America. All stores, Dollar Fresh Markets, Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations, Wall to Wall Wine and Spirits locations and Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits locations will be closed.
Customers will still be able to pay at the pump for fuel at all Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations on Thanksgiving Day.
“Thanksgiving Day is about gratitude. The last several years have been some of the most challenging our employees have experienced and this is our way of showing our appreciation for everything they do on a daily basis to serve our customers,” said Jeremy Gosch, CEO and president.
“By closing our stores on Thanksgiving Day, we can give back to our employees by providing them time to focus on their own celebrations.”
Customers who purchase holiday meal packs will be able to schedule a time to pick up their order in-store prior to the Thanksgiving holiday or via curbside pickup from 8 – 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day at Hy-Vee grocery stores. Customers can order holiday meal packs by calling a local Hy-Vee store or by ordering online.
All corporate offices will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day. For more information on specific store locations or hours, visit hy-vee.com/stores.
Hy-Vee is an employee-owned corporation operating more than 285 retail stores across eight Midwestern states with sales of more than $13 billion annually. Hy-Vee ranks in the “Top 5 Most Trusted Brands” and has been named one of America’s Top 3 favorite grocery stores.
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