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[gidgetgh]

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@Jacie wrote:

I don't feel sorry for Target at all. They were allowed to stayed open while the rest of the world was shut down. Many lost their businesses while Target thrived. Now, it's their turn, they have to have to take the bad with the good.

Karma is a funny thing.

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@Jacie -  they were considered an essential business, just like Walmart, drug stores, grocery stores, etc.  How on earth is this karma?

[Jacie]

@gidgetgh interestingly enough I am retired from Target. They were no more an essential business that the small businesses down the street. Who, could have easily decided how many people could be in their store at any given time as well as other situations involved with the shut-down. But they weren't allowed to make that decision.

Target also purchases most of their goods from China, and has lobbied hard to support the import of those goods. In light of all the money they raked in, and knowing that they thrived while small  businesses were forced to fail, I don't feel sorry for them in the slightest. They got their just desserts being down 90%.

[stevieb]

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@Jacie wrote:

I don't feel sorry for Target at all. They were allowed to stayed open while the rest of the world was shut down. Many lost their businesses while Target thrived. Now, it's their turn, they have to have to take the bad with the good.

Karma is a funny thing.

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Oh brother... What, they were supposed to willingly shut down for you...? This has nothing to do with Karma...

I relied heavily on Target delivery during the height of the pandemic and still do. Their offerings were a tremendous help that smaller retailers could never have been, though I'm sorry so many of them went under.

I do not in any way wish any retailer any harm in this lousy retail environment. I have noted Target's prices have been less competitive in recent months and so in some cases have adjusted my purchases accordingly.

I have no desire to see Amazon and Walmart as the two last men standing, so wish Target well, along with other retailers, and am also hopeful that at some point more effective leadership will help balance the economic scales.

[gidgetgh]

One of the 2 Targets closest to me is a super target. Groceries, pharmacy inside, Optician.  Essential services. I was so pleased that they were able to stay open during the lockdown.  I went there frequently to get essentials or to look for essentials as places everywhere were out of essentials.

I hated that any business had to close, but was so glad that stores like Target and Walmart were able to stay open. 

[stevieb]

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@gidgetgh wrote:

One of the 2 Targets closest to me is a super target. Groceries, pharmacy inside, Optician.  Essential services. I was so pleased that they were able to stay open during the lockdown.  I went there frequently to get essentials or to look for essentials as places everywhere were out of essentials.

I hated that any business had to close, but was so glad that stores like Target and Walmart were able to stay open. 

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I agree @gidgetgh, they were a lifesaver for me, along with other retailers offering viable delivery services. My local store is not among the best Targets I've seen, but I was and am glad to have it. 

[Jacie]

@stevieb Seriously? No I didn't expect Target to shut down for me! But they made a pretty penny off the pandemic. Target is about Target, not the customer....everything Target does is for Target and the shareholders. Period. So glad you get the warm fuzzies from them, I don't. They can take the bad now that they had the good, and at so many others expense.

[stevieb]

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@Jacie wrote:

@stevieb Seriously? No I didn't expect Target to shut down for me! But they made a pretty penny off the pandemic. Target is about Target, not the customer....everything Target does is for Target and the shareholders. Period. So glad you get the warm fuzzies from them, I don't. They can take the bad now that they had the good, and at so many others expense.

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@Jacie  No warm fuzzies, don't expect them from a large retailer, but did get reliable service in the way of essentials that smaller retailers could never have matched.  I have also found their customer service is always ready to make things right when problems arise. Let's just agree to agree on your Garfield quote and not so much about the value of Target or what they 'deserve'.

[gidgetgh]

Lightening it up a little, Target will report today that bra sales are up.  I've been dieting and have recently changed bra sizes, so I went to get my favorite bra at Target.  What!!  It's on clearence????  Noooooo.....

You know what that means ladies.  I bought all I could find in my new size at the 2 Targets closest to me.  That wasn't very many at all. The 3rd Target was sold out.  And then I ordered some online, in the even the next size down and that should take me to my weight loss goal.

Target execs are pouring over the sales numbers right now and scratching their heads. What the heck is going on in metro Atlanta with bra sales?

And your friend Gidget?  In great shape for new bras for the foreseeable future, LOL. 

[mspemberley]

I'm sharing this just to give perspective to the conversation. Below is the financial report from Target on a graph. As you can see Target is doing just fine. It only looks dire when you compare year-to-year because 2021-early 22 was unprecedented. This will probably get my post deleted but the graph tells the story.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

It's also possible that the stance Target has taken on some controversial social issues have turned some people off, so they're doing their shopping elsewhere. Of course, Target wouldn't factor that into their equation.