Stores Closing for Thanksgiving, 10 New Businesses, Holiday Hiring Blitz: Business News

Patch has 32 sites in communities in Va. and D.C. Here are some of the top business posts from the past week:

Thanksgiving 2016 Store Closures: Which Retailers Won't Be Open?

As soon as the Thanksgiving leftovers are packed away and the snoring begins from stuffed bellies, millions of Americans race to the mall to cash in on door-buster savings. Debate has been fierce in recent years as Black Friday spills over into Thanksgiving evening; some object to employees having to work that night, while some workers love getting paid double or triple time. >>> Read more.

Holiday Hiring 2016: Amazon Needs 7K Workers in VA, MD

As retailers and shippers continue to staff up for Christmas and the holiday shopping season, Amazon is the latest company to announce its plans to ramp up its hiring efforts for the busiest shopping time of the year. And roughly 7,000 seasonal jobs with the online retail giant must be filled at centers in Maryland and Virginia. >>> Read more.

Potomac Mills Getting Two High-End Apparel Outlets

A couple of high-end apparel and footwear shops are set to open soon in the Potomac Mills shopping complex at 2700 Potomac Mills Circle. One is UGG Australia, which offers casually chic clothing and footwear. The other is ASICS, which specializes in workout apparel and footwear. >>> Read more.

Dueling Pet Stores at Alexandria Shopping Center?

Johnny Rockets That Left Pentagon City Mall Slammed With Huge Judgment

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Washington Redskins QB Kirk Cousins is Reston Company's New Spokesman

PBS Series 'Mercy Street' Inspires 25 New Tours, Events in Alexandria

Delta Announces Direct Flights to Los Angeles from Reagan Airport

After $50 Million Renovation, Alexandria Office Building Transforms Into Live/Work Space

Halloween 2016 Happenings Planned at Theme Parks Near DC Metro Area

• Miller's Ale House to Open in Loudoun County
• Unique Shop Opens Saturday in Downtown Fredericksburg
• New Restaurant TenPenh Tysons Now Hiring
• 'My Favorite Muffin' Coming to Fairfax
• Cigar Lounge Coming to Village at Towne Centre in Spotsylvania
• Pet Valu Has Plans to Move Into Bradlee Shopping Center
• T.J. Maxx Holding Grand Opening at Pentagon Row Later This Month

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• Manassas Junction Bed & Breakfast Expanding
• Crystal City Apartment Building Officially Opens at Old Post Office Location
• Low-Income Apartment Building Opening in Arlington
• Construction Begins on Apartment Complex on Southwest DC Waterfront
• Top 10 Vegetarian Restaurants in Loudoun County
• Blue Bell Expands Cookie Dough Ice Cream Recall
• Redskins Donate $35K to Restore Historic African American School in Ashburn
• Vienna's Clarity Restaurant Makes Washington Post Fall Dining Guide for Second Year

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