WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, — Hy-Vee announced Tuesday that it will close all of its stores on Thanksgiving Day.
According to a release, it’s the first time in company’s 92-year history that all Hy-Vee stores will close for the holiday.
80,000 Hy-Vee employees in eight states will have the opportunity to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday at home with family and friends.
“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 of Hy-Vee. “By closing our stores on Thanksgiving Day, we can give back to our employees by providing them time to focus on their own celebrations.”
Hy-Vee’s corporate offices will also be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
