Thanksgiving night, an evening traditionally reserved for blissful, turkey-induced slumber, has been invaded by a new American tradition: Black Thursday shopping.

Retailers this year are upping the ante in the game they started in 2011 and plan to open even earlier on Thursday night — some as early as 8 p.m. — to get a jump on their competitors.

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