Go woke, go broke. Aside from their groomer merchandise, Target is a big supporter of “social justice” with includes shop lifting, crime and violence. I guess they may have to re-think that now as Target is being forced to close nine stores, citing theft and employee safety as their motivations. Too bad, so sad bye bye.
Target said it is closing nine stores in major markets across the country — including its Harlem location in New York City — because of rampant theft and violence.
“We cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening the safety of our team and guests, and contributing to unsustainable business performance,” the Minneapolis-based discount retailer said in a Tuesday statement.
The stores will close on Oct. 21 and span four states, including New York, which will lose its East Harlem location at 517 E. 117th St.
The other locations to be shuttered are in San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and Ore. — all cities that have been struggling with an epidemic of aggressive organized retail theft that has ramped up over the past few years.
Target’s announcement follows on the heels of another massive round of store closures including Rite Aid, which filed for bankruptcy protection and is likely shuttering up to 500 stores in the coming months, according to reports.