The stores will be closed on Oct. 21.
2:40 PM PDT September 26, 2023in October because theft and organized retail crime are making the locations unsafe for workers and shoppers.
The store closures are part of nine Target closures across four states, the company said in its release.“We know that our stores serve an important role in their communities, but we can only be successful if the working and shopping environment is safe for all," Target said in a statement. While the store closings account for a fraction of the 1,900 stores Target operates nationwide, it underscores the challenges that retailers like Target face in reducing theft in stores as they wrestle with protecting their workers and customers while trying to serve the community, particularly low-income and minority groups who rely on the local stores for necessities.
Moreover, Cornell told analysts in August that violent incidents against workers at Target stores increased by 120% for the first five months of the year compared with the same period a year ago.
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