Emerald Mall reveals Black Friday plans

NORTH ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WPRI) -- It may be too early for some to start thinking about holiday shopping, but one local mall is beginning to gear up for the biggest shopping day of the year.

Emerald Square Mall in North Attleboro has announced it will be opening its doors at 12:30 a.m. on Black Friday, which falls on November 23 this year. This decision has gone into effect for all Simon Malls across Massachusetts.

The malls will remain open until 10 p.m. to give shoppers all the time they need to take advantage of the holiday sales and promotions offered on Black Friday.

We're also told that all of the malls will once again be offering gift wrap stations to benefit local charities.