Black Friday 12 a.m. openings spreading

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - This list will be updated up until Thanksgiving.

The busiest shopping day of the year is just over a week away, and many major chain retailers are planning to open extra early for Black Friday sales, from clothing to electronics. The problem: it's up to each Rhode Island city and town to decide just how early stores can actually open. We decided to check with city and town leaders to see who'd need to apply for a permit or other permission, and who'd decide which stores would get the green light.

Those without a permit run the risk of potentially being shut down by officials.

Cranston

The city clerk's office says stores in Cranston need to get an all-night license in order to open between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. So far, Ocean State Job Lot on Elmwood Avenue and the Walmart on the Johnston line are the only stores to apply.

Ocean State Job Lot-Elmwood Ave: Midnight
Walmart-Plainfield Pike: 4 a.m.

Providence

Providence's Board of Licenses makes the decision about letting stores open early. They grant 1-day permissions for early openings (before 5 a.m.).

However, as of Nov. 16, the Board of Licenses told Eyewitness News the only store that had applied for an early opening was Ocean State Job Lot on Reservoir Avenue.

     PROVIDENCE PLACE
Aeropostale: Midnight
ALDO Accessories: Midnight
Bakers: Midnight
Express: Midnight
J.C. Penney: 4 a.m.
Macy's: 12:30 a.m.
Nordstrom: 7 a.m.
Old Navy: Midnight
Wet Seal: Midnight

     OTHER PROVIDENCE STORES
Ocean State Job Lot-Reservoir Ave: Midnight

Warwick

Warwick's police department sent out a notice early, reminding retailers that they need to apply for a permit by letter, before the deadline of Nov. 1.

About 20 retailers submitted requests to the Board of Licenses. Those listed as (PENDING) have yet to be approved, as of Nov. 16; the Board of Licenses is likely to grant them special licenses at a meeting next Tuesday -- just in time before the holiday.

Update, Fri. 11/18: Target had previously been listed as applying for midnight openings, but has told Eyewitness News all its stores in Rhode Island will be opening at 6 a.m.

     WARWICK MALL
Aerie: (PENDING) Midnight
Aeropostale: Midnight
American Eagle Outfitters: Midnight
Bakers Foot: (PENDING) Midnight
Brookstone: (PENDING) Midnight
J.C. Penney: 3:30 a.m.
Macy's: Midnight
New York and Co.: (PENDING) Midnight
Target: 6 a.m.
     (Note updated time)
Off Broadway Shoes: (PENDING) Midnight
Old Navy: Midnight
Street Corner: Midnight
Victoria's Secret: Midnight
Wet Seal: Midnight

     WARWICK MALL RESTAURANTS
Dunkin Donuts: (PENDING) Midnight
Sbarro: Midnight
Subway: Midnight

     RHODE ISLAND MALL
Kohl's: Midnight
Sears: (PENDING) Midnight
Toys R Us: Midnight

     OTHER WARWICK STORES
Best Buy: Midnight
GameStop: (PENDING) Midnight
Ocean State Job Lot-Warwick Ave: Midnight
Ocean State Job Lot-West Shore Rd: Midnight
Target-Bald Hill Rd: 6 a.m.
     (Note updated time)
Walmart-Bald Hill Road: 4 a.m.
Walmart-Post Road: 4 a.m.

     RESTAURANTS
Dunkin Donuts-699 Bald Hill Rd: (PENDING) Midnight
Dunkin Donuts-895 Bald Hill Rd: (PENDING) Midnight