m8 i worked in a shop for years the only reason they open was cos other shops decided top as people wanted to go too the sales early
my be harsh choice off words but if you had to go in too work today you would not be happy as you would not have been able to drink xmas day
you are right is is down to the big cheeses off companys but if people did not bother and waited one more day then least more people could enjoy christmas with there familys instead off being stuck in work