Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.

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If you’re looking to see what is open and what is closed for Labor Day 2025, look no further. We’ve rounded up a list of the major stores that are open and can tell you what’s closed this year. Most ...

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