Nine major Target stores to close were announced on Monday due to the rampant theft and organized retail crime. The announcement also stated that the crimes were making it unsafe for its employees and customers.
Target stores to close effective on October 21 (Photo: Pymnts.com)
Nine Major Target Stores to Close Across Four States
AP News reports that nine major Target stores to close will be effective on October 21. The Target stores to close include stores in the San Francisco location at Folsom and 13th Streets, the Oakland store located at Broadway and 27th Street, and in Pittsburgh on Century Boulevard. Moreover, three of the Target stores to close are stores in Portland, Oregon, and two in Seattle.
According to the Minneapolis retailer, the decision for the Target stores to close was difficult. Indeed, Target is one of the largest retailers in America, so closing the stores is one of the hardest decisions retailers have ever made.
Major Target Stores to Close to Combat Rampant Theft
FOXLA reports the decision that went forward for Target stores to close was to combat the rampant theft and protect both workers and customers from criminal activity.
While the Target stores are closed, the company stated that the investments will go towards the safety of the stores and workers, and will add security personnel. Moreover, the company will also implement theft-deterrent tools like storing some merchandise behind locked cases.
Finally, the Target stores to close were one of the most difficult parts to grasp as they serve important roles for the community due to their lower-cost products. However, it’s closing also has its good part as it will come back safer in the near future.
