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Target to close 9 stores in major US cities, citing rise in retail theft and safety concerns
Target said it faced “fundamental challenges” to operate the stores safely — and the business performance at the locations slated for closure was unsustainable
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Target says it will close nine stores in major cities, citing violence and theft
It’s the latest move related to theft for Target, which has been outspoken about the industrywide problem of organized retail crime.
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Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for holiday season. Target says it will add nearly 100,000
Amazon said on Tuesday that it will hire 250,000 full and part-time workers for the holiday season, a 67% jump compared to last year.
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California woman set Target on fire as a distraction to steal baby formula, police say
A woman has been arrested in connection with a fire at a Buena Park Target store last week, Buena Park Police announced.
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About 2.2 million candles sold at Target recalled due to ‘laceration and burn hazards'
The recall covers the Threshold 5.5-ounce one-wick candles and 20-ounce three-wick candles in several scents.
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Target recalls 2.2 million Threshold candles
Target has recalled 2.2 million candles because the jar can crack or break during use.
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Hoax bomb threats prompt evacuations at Target stores in NH, Vermont
A spate of hoax bomb threats led to the evacuation of numerous Target stores across New Hampshire and Vermont over the weekend. The threats were believed to be part of a “swatting” event on Saturday night targeting stores in New York, New Hampshire and Vermont, according to WPTZ. Similar threats were received by Target stores in other parts of the…
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Why Is Target Pulling Some of Its Pride Merch? The Retailer's Response to Backlash, Explained
After intense backlash from some shoppers, Target is removing certain items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month.
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Target Pulls LGBTQ Pride Merch Amid Threats to Workers
Target is pulling a new line of LGBTQ pride merchandise after the company said people were threatening employees. Darsha Philips reports May 23, 2023.
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Target Pulls Some LGBTQ Merchandise From Pride Month Collection After Threats to Staff
Target is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
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Why Is Target Recalling Nearly 5 Million Scented Candles?
More than 100 Target customers reported incidents where broken candles caused injuries.
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Maine Man Faces Charges for Alleged Kidnapping in Target Parking Lot
Colby Cooper, 21, is facing charges of kidnapping, eluding and domestic violence assault after the incident Saturday night at the Target in Bangor, Maine.
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Target Issues Recall for More Than 200,000 Weighted Blankets After 2 Children Die
Target issued a recall for more than 200,000 weighted blankets after two children in North Carolina died from asphyxiation, federal officials and Target said Thursday.