Walmart gets ready for shoppers, and criticism

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Video Report By Alicia Summers, Reporter - email

SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) – Black Friday is less than three days away, but many stores are opening early this year so customers can get a jump on their shopping, which is causing some controversy.

In this Consumer Alert video report, Alicia Summers has more from the Kearny Mesa story, where they'll be open all day on Thanksgiving.

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Walmart gets ready for shoppers, and criticism

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