Alternative to Target?

[Anonymous]

I used to shop at Target regularly but now when I walk in I feel bombarded with cheap.

[Anonymous]

As someone with young kids, I would rather shop at Target to get the quick delivery/pick up for items I need rather than Amazon.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are not a lot of cuddly and friendly corporations. We’d all do well to rely on them less. Buying secondhand is great. Facebook marketplace is great for decor and furniture. Thrift stores, vintage, etc. - the pieces are more durable and interesting. Target and wayfair are cheap crap.

Whatever you feel about this DEI backlash, btw, it’s absolutely lame that all these companies are bending to politics when they should instead rely on research to drive their policies.

OP here. This is how I feel. Target’s program to promote black-owned shampoo companies (for example) was never at the expense of other companies, it just enhanced their visibility in a market that leans heavily towards white hair. No white hair products were going away, but Target’s policy made it easier for black hair products to even exist. It cost nothing to the consumer, so it’s not like it was discriminatory. I am white, by the way. I honestly don’t understand how a company that says, ”We value all people and are going to offer products for everybody” is so triggering.

Online is one thing, but obviously if you have a new product in the store then it means some other product likely in the same category has to be cut. Stores only have so much space.

It sounds like they just didn’t sell, or maybe there was a problem with theft and they didn’t want to be cancelled for saying that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are not a lot of cuddly and friendly corporations. We’d all do well to rely on them less. Buying secondhand is great. Facebook marketplace is great for decor and furniture. Thrift stores, vintage, etc. - the pieces are more durable and interesting. Target and wayfair are cheap crap.

Whatever you feel about this DEI backlash, btw, it’s absolutely lame that all these companies are bending to politics when they should instead rely on research to drive their policies.

OP here. This is how I feel. Target’s program to promote black-owned shampoo companies (for example) was never at the expense of other companies, it just enhanced their visibility in a market that leans heavily towards white hair. No white hair products were going away, but Target’s policy made it easier for black hair products to even exist. It cost nothing to the consumer, so it’s not like it was discriminatory. I am white, by the way. I honestly don’t understand how a company that says, ”We value all people and are going to offer products for everybody” is so triggering.

Online is one thing, but obviously if you have a new product in the store then it means some other product likely in the same category has to be cut. Stores only have so much space.

It sounds like they just didn’t sell, or maybe there was a problem with theft and they didn’t want to be cancelled for saying that.

It’s called opportunity cost. I work in a different industry , but every square inch of our property (so for target, store shelves and warehouses) needs to meet the profit goals or it’s going to be used a different way to maximize $$.

I have more respect for brands that have long term DEI programs - eg Costco - where it is part of the brand culture and something they’ve grown over time, learned and improved, etc. After all, it is fundamentally true that more diverse companies create better products - but it is still difficult to just stand up a DEI program and see real results quickly

[Anonymous]

If you click the link and read what Target said about the importance to them of DEI and helping black owned businesses after the George Floyd murder, and look at this action the hypocrisy is neon

* Four years ago, Target CEO Brian Cornell said the murder — which happened just a short distance from Target’s headquarters in its hometown — felt personal. He said it motivated him to step up Target’s diversity and equity efforts.

“That could have been one of my Target team members,” he said at the time, recounting his thoughts as he watched the video of Floyd taking his final breaths.

Target expanded its diversity goals at the time, saying it would increase representation of Black employees across its workforce by 20% over the next year. The company started a new program to help Black entrepreneurs develop, test and scale products to sell at mass retailers like Target. And it promised to spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by 2025, from construction companies that build or remodel stores to advertising firms that market its brand.

The company and its foundation also gave $10 million to support social justice groups, including the National Urban League and African American Leadership Forum.

On its website in recent years, Target has touted Cornell’s and the company’s “steadfast commitment to stand with Black families and fight against racism.” In other posts on its website, the company provided updates on its efforts to add more officers of color, reduce turnover of people of color, and increase promotions of women and minorities.

One post was titled “We Are Never Done,” and started off with a quote from Black poet and civil rights activist Maya Angelou.”*

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They just jumped on the anti-DEI bandwagon. I am so disappointed. I wonder if the GOP will flock to Target now — or is that unlikely because Target’s prices are still higher and everyone is supposedly concerned about inflation?

Is it Wayfair and IKEA for furniture now? Where should I get household decor?

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/24/target-rolls-back-major-dei-initiatives.html

Get over yourself. All DEI departments are going away.

Yep, pretty much all DEI is going away absent progressive private schools and non profits. Corporate America never really liked DEI in the first place, it's overhead, divisive, and more importantly, doesn't bring in revenues. Why else do you think they were so quick to start announcing no more DEI?

Just like people didn't have a choice but shop at businesses proclaiming DEI, OP won't have a choice but shop at businesses removing their DEI.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How much made-in-China crap do you really need?

Exactly. Maybe you’ll save some money now. Protest away. Your husband will thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They just jumped on the anti-DEI bandwagon. I am so disappointed. I wonder if the GOP will flock to Target now — or is that unlikely because Target’s prices are still higher and everyone is supposedly concerned about inflation?

Is it Wayfair and IKEA for furniture now? Where should I get household decor?

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/24/target-rolls-back-major-dei-initiatives.html

Costco.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If target taking away black hair products? Or just firing the DEI executive who didn’t increase profit margin? Bc senior executives who don’t bring a real value will be cut regardless of DEI.

Per the article I read, Target will “end a program focused on carrying more products from Black- or minority-owned businesses”

I doubt Target wil run away from profits, so I'm sure they'll carry plenty of items in that list but will choose which products to carry based on consumer demand, not race of the business owner.

[Anonymous]

Stop thinking corporations are virtuous or are your friends. They are there to make money. If you need something at Target, get it. If not get it at some other big box store that likely also has horrible working conditions for its employees. Or order from Bezos’ Amazon. If you’re looking for low priced stuff made in China (and you’re using the basic term ‘decor’) news flash, that stuff isn’t being made under good working conditions. As a plus, I bet it’s being made by non-whites, and possibly women and non-adults. If you’re looking for quality products that are meant for your 4c hair, order direct from companies.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are not a lot of cuddly and friendly corporations. We’d all do well to rely on them less. Buying secondhand is great. Facebook marketplace is great for decor and furniture. Thrift stores, vintage, etc. - the pieces are more durable and interesting. Target and wayfair are cheap crap.

Whatever you feel about this DEI backlash, btw, it’s absolutely lame that all these companies are bending to politics when they should instead rely on research to drive their policies.

OP here. This is how I feel. Target’s program to promote black-owned shampoo companies (for example) was never at the expense of other companies, it just enhanced their visibility in a market that leans heavily towards white hair. No white hair products were going away, but Target’s policy made it easier for black hair products to even exist. It cost nothing to the consumer, so it’s not like it was discriminatory. I am white, by the way. I honestly don’t understand how a company that says, ”We value all people and are going to offer products for everybody” is so triggering.

Online is one thing, but obviously if you have a new product in the store then it means some other product likely in the same category has to be cut. Stores only have so much space.

It sounds like they just didn’t sell, or maybe there was a problem with theft and they didn’t want to be cancelled for saying that.

Likely the product didn’t sell. Or the owners didn’t want to bend backwards for the extra profit margin. Esp if they have successful business model on their own.

The peppermint oil infused lola tampon really did not work, and I was so excited to have women owned feminine care product line.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:There are not a lot of cuddly and friendly corporations. We’d all do well to rely on them less. Buying secondhand is great. Facebook marketplace is great for decor and furniture. Thrift stores, vintage, etc. - the pieces are more durable and interesting. Target and wayfair are cheap crap.

Whatever you feel about this DEI backlash, btw, it’s absolutely lame that all these companies are bending to politics when they should instead rely on research to drive their policies.

OP here. This is how I feel. Target’s program to promote black-owned shampoo companies (for example) was never at the expense of other companies, it just enhanced their visibility in a market that leans heavily towards white hair. No white hair products were going away, but Target’s policy made it easier for black hair products to even exist. It cost nothing to the consumer, so it’s not like it was discriminatory. I am white, by the way. I honestly don’t understand how a company that says, ”We value all people and are going to offer products for everybody” is so triggering.

Online is one thing, but obviously if you have a new product in the store then it means some other product likely in the same category has to be cut. Stores only have so much space.

It sounds like they just didn’t sell, or maybe there was a problem with theft and they didn’t want to be cancelled for saying that.

It’s called opportunity cost. I work in a different industry , but every square inch of our property (so for target, store shelves and warehouses) needs to meet the profit goals or it’s going to be used a different way to maximize $$.

I have more respect for brands that have long term DEI programs - eg Costco - where it is part of the brand culture and something they’ve grown over time, learned and improved, etc. After all, it is fundamentally true that more diverse companies create better products - but it is still difficult to just stand up a DEI program and see real results quickly

Agree, the foundation of functional capitalism is free market competition. DEI by nature brings diverse perspectives that meet market demand, but doesn’t mean they should be sheltered from said market.

[Anonymous]

Damn Target was going to be my replacement for Amazon. Looks like I’ll finally be getting that Costco membership.

[Anonymous]

I'm stopping all purchases and just buying food at this point. I know many others may not be able to do this, but we all might need to cut back so we can save up to continue to afford to food for the next four years.

I would buy as much as you can secondhand, and Costco is a good choice for many other items. They even have kids clothes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You don’t need any household decor OP. I promise, you don’t. Buy your food at your local grocer or Costco. I stock up on cleaning supplies at Walmart when I run low. You don’t need Target or Amazon.

But apparently you need Walmart? Walmart??