Target is trying to play both side of the fence with this DEI stuff now that another boycott starts.

First they sell LGBT clothes for kids. Then they roll back DEI policies. Well NOW, they are trying to create a "sense of belonging". They are trying to appease the extreme Left and the extreme Right at the same time. 😄

Here is a link to the article - https://www.kake.com/news/business/a-40-day-target-boycott-starts-today-it-couldn-t-come-at-a-worse-time/article_b602cd77-3be9-53e4-9f89-57be172c764d.html

Here is part of that article.

On January 24, days into Donald Trump’s presidency, Target announced it was eliminating hiring goals for minority employees, ending an executive committee focused on racial justice and making other changes to its diversity initiatives. Target said it had a new strategy called “Belonging at the Bullseye,” which it first introduced last year, and the company remained committed to “creating a sense of belonging for our team, guests and communities.” Target also stressed the need for “staying in step with the evolving external landscape.”

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DownTheStreet · 56-60, M

I think it’s masking Target’s fundamental issues, which themselves underscore their lack of appreciation for the vast majority of customers who just want to shop. When you pander the small minority you ignore the large majority.

And you end up with…

1. Lack of inventory in store
2. Declining store conditions (messy)
3. So much locked up - the CEO being so out of touch saying “customers will thank us.”
4. A boring store - they don’t even have any music playing anymore.

Reality is there’s nothing you get at Target you can’t get at Amazon easier and as cheaply, and in large markets the next day. So f-ck it, I’ll buy it online and avoid the drama and disappointment.

They can enjoy the activist shoppers - who will always demand more and more and more.

Punches · 46-50, F

@DownTheStreet Yeah, I also tend to shop based more off "is it a good deal?" rather than some company's political or social stance on whatever we are suppose to virtue signal about this month.

I shop at Goodwill a lot. Even though I do not care for their business practices whatsoever, they ARE the least expensive.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, MVIP

@DownTheStreet @Punches I haven't shopped there for clothes, like, ever. I don't care what they say about being inclusive, they don't include people my size.

Punches · 46-50, F

@LordShadowfire They change their stance on "inclusiveness" several times a month.

One thing, size regardless, I recommend checking out thrift stores. I get most of my clothing there. Good condition normally and not expensive.

Most of it is stuff someone probably wore once and got tired of it. Run it through the wash, good as new.

LordShadowfire · 46-50, MVIP

I don't actually blame them, unlike some folx. Their CEO is in a position where they are intimidated by the incoming president. And now they've got their primary customer base mad at them, because they allowed Trump to bully them into going along with his agenda. That is an unenviable position.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

I have been boycotting them for decades. Their prices are ridiculous for the lack of quality.

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Punches the yuppy crowd is still around is why!

The one's that used the French pronunciation... Targèt. Silent "t" at the end.

Punches · 46-50, F

@DeWayfarer ha ha ha ha, oh yeah I am familiar enough with the French language. 😄

But yeah it is Macy's prices for Walmart quality. It tries to look like a fancy store but it just isn't.

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Punches exactly!

YourMomsSecretCrush · M

Target exists because people hate going into Walmart. That sums up 90 percent of their existence.

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LordShadowfire · 46-50, MVIP

@YourMomsSecretCrush I basically can't afford to base my shopping choices around which grocery stores have a good take on current events or which ones treat their employees well. I feel crappy about it, but honestly, my choices are limited. There's Walmart, who are rolling back their DEI program, and then there's Target, who are rolling back their DEI program, and then there's Fred Meyer (Kroger), who are already on everybody's naughty list for how they treat unions. I don't know about Safeway, but I'm sure there's something wrong with them. I'm just surrounded by evil corporations, and have to do business with them.

YourMomsSecretCrush · M

@LordShadowfire I don’t know about Aldi and Lidl politics, but their prices are low.

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