Alternative to Target?

[Anonymous]

Idk about decor but Costco is pro-DEI.

[Anonymous]

I don’t need Target for much. They were going to be my Amazon alternative, but no more. It’s okay, I’m going to be buying A LOT less in general. And getting off of FB and OG means I won’t even see the things they’re selling.

I’m finally going to discover Aldi. I’ve been saying I wanted to check it out but haven’t.

These corporations have nothing if they don’t have customers. Target hadn’t even taken down their DEI page full of pretend humanity. Their fake decency is appalling.

[Anonymous]

I’m just going to buy as few new things as I can.

This will be a time to focus on home repairs and shop secondhand.

I want to help the economy as little as possible under Trump.

[Anonymous]

And OP, you can get better quality things cheaper on Craigslist and in antique stores. Decor is the last thing you need to give them money for. Stop following IG decorating influencers and you won’t be tempted.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t need Target for much. They were going to be my Amazon alternative, but no more. It’s okay, I’m going to be buying A LOT less in general. And getting off of FB and OG means I won’t even see the things they’re selling.

I’m finally going to discover Aldi. I’ve been saying I wanted to check it out but haven’t.

These corporations have nothing if they don’t have customers. Target hadn’t even taken down their DEI page full of pretend humanity. Their fake decency is appalling.

I was at Target about an hour ago. Place was packed. Keep on, keepin' on with your protest but it's not doing anything except inconveniencing you. Hate to break it to you but Aldi sells tons of stuff that's made in China, in sweatshops. There is no perfect corporation. Better grow your own food and live off the land if this DEI is that important to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m just going to buy as few new things as I can.

This will be a time to focus on home repairs and shop secondhand.

I want to help the economy as little as possible under Trump.

Where exactly will you be shopping for your materials? Lowes and Home Depot both cut DEI. But I'm sure there's a magical mom and pop hardware store out there for you, right? They wouldn't even HAVE a DEI program (much less every supply you'd need for a home repair).

[Anonymous]

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

I dumped Amazon for Target and now want to dump Target.

Time for Costco.

[Anonymous]

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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.

What local grocer????

The chain grocery store nearest your house. Take your pick. No need for Target.

Ok but you made it sound like you’re suggesting some mom and pop grocers.

Locally these are called farmer’s markets. The ones on the farm, not the pop ups you see on weekends- though those are fine too but on the farm ones have more stuff like a real store. If you don’t know where the best ones are go to a pop up and ask around, then seek them out and support them. Fruits, veg, pasta, chips, salsa, soda, bakery, bread, toiletries, canned goods, seasonal items, gifts, whatever. They pretty much have anything you need except toilet paper and paper towels. But handmade dish towels for the environmentally conscious you will probably find. They won’t be the mass produced names you’re used to but 95% will be better than that stuff anyways. So what if you have to drive an hour to get there, you spend an hour driving around Costco looking for parking and waiting to checkout. Sure you might pay a little more for speciality items but you’re supporting multiple small local businesses with that premium and your fruits and veg will be cheaper so it evens out. The kids can look at the animals and pick their own fruit and smell fresh air.

[Anonymous]

Ask yourself why all the ugly “you can’t make a difference” commenters are screeching about it. If we can’t make a difference why do they need to say anything?

Don’t be discouraged. And don’t be surprised if it takes some time. Segregation didn’t end after one sit in at one lunch counter.

[Anonymous]

Costco is good for many things.

Most stuff in Target (or Walmart) are not things we really need anyhow.

Check out you local buy nothing group on Facebook. I'm a net provider in ours, because our house has way too much stuff.

Also Facebook marketplace And second hand / vintage for furniture and home accessories. That cheap crap from China in stores now doesn't hold up.

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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.

What local grocer????

The chain grocery store nearest your house. Take your pick. No need for Target.

Ok but you made it sound like you’re suggesting some mom and pop grocers.

Locally these are called farmer’s markets. The ones on the farm, not the pop ups you see on weekends- though those are fine too but on the farm ones have more stuff like a real store. If you don’t know where the best ones are go to a pop up and ask around, then seek them out and support them. Fruits, veg, pasta, chips, salsa, soda, bakery, bread, toiletries, canned goods, seasonal items, gifts, whatever. They pretty much have anything you need except toilet paper and paper towels. But handmade dish towels for the environmentally conscious you will probably find. They won’t be the mass produced names you’re used to but 95% will be better than that stuff anyways. So what if you have to drive an hour to get there, you spend an hour driving around Costco looking for parking and waiting to checkout. Sure you might pay a little more for speciality items but you’re supporting multiple small local businesses with that premium and your fruits and veg will be cheaper so it evens out. The kids can look at the animals and pick their own fruit and smell fresh air.

But they are farmers…and chances are they support trump. You’re not doing good the way you think you are

[Anonymous]

My son worked at Target. They don't give employees a regular shift. You get a two week shift and then it changes per the shift software program for the next two weeks. So you cannot make plans or appointments. They have unrealistic expectations (timed tasks) of their employees at the same time.

They burn up unsold food (like holiday candy and groceries if they sell them) instead of donating it. They do the same with other merchandise.

They follow the trends so they were all in on Pride merchandise when it seemed cool but oops, now they're not supporting LGBTQ after boycotts. They used to show people in wheelchairs on their ads. If that's not gone yet, it will be. It's not the thing anymore.

Training for new employees includes anti-union stuff in their videos.

One of the stupidest people I ever hired, to my regret, had had a corporate job at Target. She proved to be the definition of an empty suit. I also had other employees who had been store managers. They had nothing good to say about it but mostly said nothing.

There is always a help wanted sign outside because they churn through people.

I hope it fails.

[Anonymous]

You all better make sure every place/person you buy from votes the same way you do. Can't fathom to support Trump voters!!! What an exhausting existence you must lead

[Anonymous]

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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.

What local grocer????

The chain grocery store nearest your house. Take your pick. No need for Target.

Ok but you made it sound like you’re suggesting some mom and pop grocers.

Locally these are called farmer’s markets. The ones on the farm, not the pop ups you see on weekends- though those are fine too but on the farm ones have more stuff like a real store. If you don’t know where the best ones are go to a pop up and ask around, then seek them out and support them. Fruits, veg, pasta, chips, salsa, soda, bakery, bread, toiletries, canned goods, seasonal items, gifts, whatever. They pretty much have anything you need except toilet paper and paper towels. But handmade dish towels for the environmentally conscious you will probably find. They won’t be the mass produced names you’re used to but 95% will be better than that stuff anyways. So what if you have to drive an hour to get there, you spend an hour driving around Costco looking for parking and waiting to checkout. Sure you might pay a little more for speciality items but you’re supporting multiple small local businesses with that premium and your fruits and veg will be cheaper so it evens out. The kids can look at the animals and pick their own fruit and smell fresh air.

But they are farmers…and chances are they support trump. You’re not doing good the way you think you are

I'd still rather support a farmer anyway. And Costco buys from local growers, at least where I live.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son worked at Target. They don't give employees a regular shift. You get a two week shift and then it changes per the shift software program for the next two weeks. So you cannot make plans or appointments. They have unrealistic expectations (timed tasks) of their employees at the same time.

They burn up unsold food (like holiday candy and groceries if they sell them) instead of donating it. They do the same with other merchandise.

They follow the trends so they were all in on Pride merchandise when it seemed cool but oops, now they're not supporting LGBTQ after boycotts. They used to show people in wheelchairs on their ads. If that's not gone yet, it will be. It's not the thing anymore.

Training for new employees includes anti-union stuff in their videos.

One of the stupidest people I ever hired, to my regret, had had a corporate job at Target. She proved to be the definition of an empty suit. I also had other employees who had been store managers. They had nothing good to say about it but mostly said nothing.

There is always a help wanted sign outside because they churn through people.

I hope it fails.

They most certainly do not! I worked there PT for a few years (left in Dec 2023) and they do NOT burn food/merchandise. There is no incinerator on the premises and they're not lighting stuff on fire behind the store! They box up the stuff to be sold to places like Ollie's / Goodwill / anyone who wants to buy pallets.

Enough with your fake news.