With Black Friday officially kicking off the holiday shopping season in a few weeks, several business are looking to capitalize on shoppers who want to beat the crowds by taking advantage of earlier sales for Veterans Day.

With several federal employees receiving the day off as the country honors those who have served in the military, retailers are hoping to lure them in with the promise of huge sales and discounts, as well as extra benefits for service men and women. Several deals are also being extended, with offers beginning as early as the weekend before the holiday.

Stores offering discounts in honor of Veterans Day include:

Bebe: Take an additional 50 percent off throughout stores

Bed Bath & Beyond: Active duty, reserves, guard, retirees, veterans and military spouses get 20 percent off their entire purchase in stores with a valid Military ID from Nov. 8-Nov.11

Bob's: Their Friends and Family sale will provide an additional 30 percent off an apparel purchase and 25 percent off a footwear purchase with a re-usable coupon from Nov. 6-Nov. 19.

Carter's: Take 50 percent off everything in-store, plus take 25 percent off a $40.00 purchase or 15 percent off an entire purchase with coupons through Nov. 11.

Christmas Tree Shops: Receive 20 percent off during their friends and family sale

Express: Take 50 percent off everything and get $25 off every $100 spent with a coupon through Nov. 11

J.C. Penney: Current and former military personnel and their families receive an extra 20 percent off until Nov. 15 with a coupon

Lord & Taylor: Take an extra 20 percent off when using your Lord & Taylor card, or get an extra 15 percent off when shopping with a savings pass

Lowe's: Current service members, retired veterans, VA recipients and their immediate families receive 10 percent off for the holiday with proof of service required

Lowe's Foods: The grocery store will be offering a 10% discount for Active and Retired Veterans on Nov. 11.

Macy's: Take an extra 20 percent off, or an extra 15 or 10 percent off in home and other select departments

Old Navy: Save up to 50 percent off everything in stores and online through Nov. 12

Pottery Barn: Save up to 60 percent off on 100s of items throughout stores through Nov. 11

Publix: The supermarket chain will offer a 10 percent discount for Veterans, Military Personnel and their family members on Nov. 11.

Yankee Candle: All Sampler Votive Candles, Tart Wax Melts and Car Jars are on sale for $1 each and small tumbler candles are all $10. Customers are limited to a total of 30 items.

Happy Veteran's Day and thank you to all those who have served.

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