Stores are gearing up to welcome shoppers Thanksgiving night

Stores are gearing up to welcome shoppers Thanksgiving night for the start of Black Friday shopping. (Don Bartletti / Los Angeles Times / November 21, 2012)

Glendale Galleria: 5 a.m. Friday (some stores will open earlier)

Americana at Brand: 7 a.m. Friday

Westfield Century City: 8 a.m. Friday (some stores will open earlier)

South Coast Plaza: 8 a.m. Friday (some stores will open earlier)

Fashion Island: 8 a.m. Friday (some stores will open earlier)

 

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