Black Friday 2015: Walmart releases preview ad; Thanksgiving store hours

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Walmart on Wednesday released a 2-page preview of its Black Friday ad and announced that it will open stores at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.

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The release of the ad was first reported by BfAds.net, which included a link to a news release dated Thursday, Nov. 12.

In the release, the retailer said the majority of its Black Friday deals will be available on Walmart.com – including many of the top items such as televisions, video game consoles and small home appliances – beginning at 12:01 a.m. PT on Thanksgiving morning.

The retailer is also saying farewell to "doorbusters" and axing its "hourly deals on different items" this year, USA Today reports.

Also new this year, Walmart’s mobile users will get a first look at the retailer’s Black Friday circular through the Walmart app.

“Our customers can count on us to deliver three things on Black Friday – we’re offering amazing prices, we bought deeper on the gifts they want, and we simplified the shopping experience in stores and online,” said Steve Bratspies, chief merchandising officer, Walmart U.S. “To bring it all to life, we have great associates. Delivering for our customers isn’t possible without their hard work throughout the weekend and all year long.”

Walmart's Black Friday deals include:

• 10 Televisions, including a Roku 32" Class Smart HDTV for $125 (special buy), 40" Class HDTV for $149 (special buy) and Samsung 55" Class Curved Smart 4K UHD TV for $998 ($200 savings)
• Fitness Wearables like the Fitbit Flex Wristband for $59 ($40 savings) and the Fitbit Charge HR Heart Rate + Activity Wristband for $119 ($30 savings)
• More than 100 video games many starting at $8 as well as NBA2K16, Madden '16 and FIFA '16 for Xbox One for $27 each ($32.88 savings)
• Video Game Console bundles including a PlayStation 4 Uncharted Bundle for $299 ($50 savings)
• More than 800 DVDs and Blu-ray movies many starting at $1.96
• Home appliances for $9.72 each including an Oster 8-Speed Blender, Crock-Pot Stainless 5-Qt. Slow Cooker and 12-cup Programmable Black & Decker Coffee Maker
• Hot toys including a Star Wars Lightsaber for $5 ($3.94 savings), the Sky Viper X-Quad Stunt R/C Drone for $25 (special buy) and the LEGO or Duplo Large Creative Box for $30 (special buy)
• Hotel Style Cotton-Rich 850-Thread Count Sheet Set for $25 (special buy)
• Children's licensed sleepwear starting at $4.75 (special buy)

Thanksgiving Day online specials will include:

• Samsung 60″ 4K Ultra HDTV for $899.99 ($800 savings)
• RCA 7″ Tablet 16GB w/ Keyboard for $50 ($20 savings)
• Dell Black 15.6" Intel i3 Laptop for $279 ($120 savings)
• 7′ My First Trampoline for $89.99 ($90 savings)
• Star Wars Stereo Gaming Headset for $29 ($31 savings)