Often referred to as “fancy Walmart,” Target’s beginnings can be traced back to 1902 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where the brand was known as Goodfellow Dry Goods, which then became Dayton Dry Goods.

The success of the chain spiraled until it became the Dayon Company in 1910 and by 1962, the business opened an offshoot retail location named Target in Roseville, Minnesota. Today, Target is the seventh largest retail chain in the United States offering a wide variety of products ranging from groceries, electronics, furniture, clothing, decorations, toys, and even made-to-order Starbucks beverages.

Since it’s one of the largest-owned American private employers in the United States with a $60+ billion market cap as of 2023, the store serves a massive number of customers and provides jobs for approximately 440,000 people. As a result, numerous folks have shared their opinions online of what it’s like to work and shop at Target, leading to a bevy of saucy social media stories.

Target sign(l), Woman talking(c), Hand pouring liquid into stanley cup(r)

‘Don’t buy the holder’: Stanley cup owner warns against buying accessories from the $1 section in Target

‘My defense.. the holder didn’t say only for 40oz.’

On by Melody Heald

Fans sneak into Harry Styles pit using ribbon they bought at Target

‘They look legit’: Fans sneak into the pit at A-list concert using ribbon they bought at Target

‘Love this memory for you.’

On by Alexandra Samuels

Woman talking(L+r), Target logo(c)

‘It was literally just 3 slices’: Shopper accuses Target of changing serving size on bacon to scam customers

‘And then kept it the same price.’

On by Vladimir Supica

Target imposes new teen curfew in-store

‘Ulta and Sephora need this too’: Viewers divided after Target imposes new teen curfew in-store

‘Legit have security at the door to check ID.’

On by Jack Alban

Target shopper shares how you could be getting scammed if you buy snacks by the registers 

‘It’s an impulse area’: Target shopper shares how you could be getting scammed if you buy the snacks by the registers 

‘You’re getting scammed, man.’

On by Jack Alban

Woman catches her local thrift store selling Target body spray—she can’t believe for how much

‘Goodwill was selling Lululemon FREE shopping bags for $29.99’: Woman catches her local thrift store selling Target body spray—she can’t believe for how much

‘Let me show you how much this is, you’re going to lose your mind.’

On by Amelie Allen

Target customer issues dire warning on Kindfull cat food

‘I am going to have to pay a bunch of vet bills’: Target customer issues dire warning on Kindfull cat food

‘My cats HATEEDDDDDD the kindful cat treats and they eat anything.’

On by Brooke Sjoberg

Woman talking(l+r), Target logo(c)

‘I did not authorize that’: Target customer issues gift card warning after checking her credit card statement

‘This has happened to me multiple times!!!’

On by Amara Thomas

Target worker reveals this popular clothing brand will no longer be sold in stores

‘Literally the only pajamas I like’: Target worker reveals this popular clothing brand will no longer be sold in stores

‘We’re seeing the end of an era.’

On by Alexandra Samuels

Former Target worker shares why you should always go for the damaged box in the store

‘You’re going to grab that damaged box’: Former Target worker shares why you should always go for the damaged box in the store

‘Are we forgetting that Target has price matching?’

On by Phil West

Woman warns against the 50-cent dishes you can get at Target

‘The 50 cent trap’: Woman warns against the 50-cent dishes you can get at Target

‘Honestly paper cups would’ve been better.’

On by Braden Bjella

Woman talking(l+r), Target logo(c)

‘A direct attack’: Woman tags Target items in her post. She can’t believe what product Instagram auto-tagged her as

‘I’m going to spend the rest of my day crying.’

On by Rachel Cohen

Woman talking(L+r), Target(c)

‘I’ve been a Target Circle member for years’: Target shopper issues new warning to customers who use the app

‘I’ve never had to work so hard for $15.’

On by Melody Heald

Grocery store shopper shows aluminum foil now costs $14

‘Girl I got charged $160 for 4 Roma tomatoes’: 5 infuriating discoveries shoppers made at Walmart, Target, and Costco

‘We just can’t buy anything anymore.’

On by Ljeonida Mulabazi

Target sign(l), Cucumbers in store(C), Aldi sign(r)

‘Is this like normal?’: Shopper notices Target Good & Gather products being sold for less at Aldi

‘Best way to get better deals.’

On by Amara Thomas

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