As the day of being thankful comes to a close it is just the beginning of a near straight month of madness at stores across the country. Thousands of people are hoping to get lucky on Friday morning as "Black Friday" will leave shelves empty and some people without that special item they really wanted.

This year, however, there is a retailer push to shop online, perhaps to ease overcrowding in the aisles.

In fact, there is an official website for what is also known as "Blitz Day".  The address www.bfads.net is where over twenty-four stores are already offering their Black Friday sales. Macy's, Cabela's and Toys R Us are just a few of them.

Major retailers are not the only ones trying to profit off the popular day to kick off the Christmas shopping season. One locally owned shop is ready for mountains of customers.

Days before Black Friday and ladies skies are already sold out and on back order at Barrie's Ski and Sports in Pocatello.

Dave Walker, Barrie's Sports Sales: "We start at seven."

The extra long day pays off big time, dumping profits into the till.

Dave Walker, Barrie's Sports Sales: "We've got everybody on board this weekend, not just Friday, but the entire weekend."

This year's order from back in September was smaller, partly due to shredding back from the suppliers stand-point.

Dave Walker, Barrie's Sports Sales: "They even cut back. So, to get the best selection it's best to shop early."

From locally owned to major corporation, the planning process is year-round. At Kmart, their biggest worry is finding room for everything.

Tiffany Green, Assistant Store Manager: "It's a lot of product and if you look around the store, we're packed."

To avoid any tugging wars, especially when the hottest items are usually electronics, people standing in line are handed tickets on a first come first serve basis, to guarantee their purchase. Then those in the back of the line know going in that they're already sold out of that item.

Kmart's eight week lay-away program is always a hit, especially this holiday shopping season.

Tiffany Green, Assistant Store Manager: "Our lay-away is so full. It's been awesome for those people because so many have gotten rid of their credit cards due to the economy and the interest rates have gone up."

This Holiday Season, Kmart is teaming up with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to provide children in need with a bright Christmas morning filled with gifts. It is similar to the Angel Tree program, that's usually at the Pineridge Mall, where you also pick a child to financially sponsor. The only difference with this program is you will not find clothing items on the wish list.