Kmart issues repetitive answers to Thanksgiving criticism

Social media users who are hammering the store chain over its holiday hours are receiving responses that are like cranberry sauce: canned.

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@kmart You should be ashamed of being open on an American holiday. The employees have families too. I will boycott you if you do not close.

— Jessica Chism (@xojessicachism) November 7, 2013

To this, Kmart responded with the same response they had for dozens of other similar slams:

@xojessicachism We staff with seasonal associates where possible, giving the opportunity to make some additional money this season.

— Kmart (@Kmart) November 7, 2013

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