According to one survey 17 of shoppers said they would take advantage of thanksgiving hours. The National Retail federation estimates 147 million americans will shop between thursday and sunday and they will be spending big money. More than 586 billion in november and december. Cbs moneywatchs Erica Ferrari is here. Reporter retailers are doing all they can to get shoppers in the door this year and that means opening up earlier and earlier on the eve of black friday. Excited shoppers rush into the toys r us store in new yorks times square. It was one of many retailers to open their doors on thanksgiving night. I stay home on friday but i come when i put the turkey in the oven, i run to the store. Reporter lines outside Big Box Stores like best buy and discounters like walmart seemingly stretched from coast to coast while shoppers hunted for deals, retailers were fighting for customers by opening up earlier than they ever had on the holiday. Its almost like an arms race. First 6 00 a. M