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.

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‘You know how much I’m paying at Kroger and Walmart?’: Parent shares PSA about Target’s Good & Gather dino nuggets

'Ive been paying like $12.99 for this much chicken nuggz at kroger.'

On Sep 28, 2023 by Jack Alban

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Target worker says clearance items get stolen ‘a lot,’ shows what it looks like when people steal beauty products

'Really?!!! A CLEARANCE item?!'

On Sep 28, 2023 by Melody Heald

target worker stuck waiting outside for 2 hours after worker does not show up to open

‘We always come in at 4am’: Target worker stuck waiting outside for 2 hours after no one shows up to open store

'I woulda left after 30 minutes.'

On Sep 24, 2023 by Braden Bjella

Target worker who's been there for 5 years says she planned to leave 2 years ago

Target worker says she planned to quit over 2 years ago. She’s been working there for 5 years

'A full-time office job scared me.'

On Sep 24, 2023 by Braden Bjella

Target bait and switch

‘It’s a huge deal and it adds up’: Target customer accuses store of bait-and-switch price changes. He has receipts

'My mom found out she has been paying $26.99 for her dog food that is marked $22.99 on the shelf.'

On Sep 22, 2023 by Vladimir Supica

Target building with sign (l) worker with caption 'Every job i ever quit & why' (c) Taco Bell building with sign (r)

‘U quittin jobs & i cant find one’: Worker shares why he quit Taco Bell, Target, FedEx, PetSmart, and more

'Bro quits on the slightest inconvenience.'

On Sep 22, 2023 by Braden Bjella

man speaking on couch with caption 'Why I stopped donating to charity' (l) cash and change (c) man speaking on couch with caption 'Why I stopped donating to charity' (r)

‘So they’re saving $1 million in taxable income’: Advertising expert shares why he never donates to charity at Target checkout. He’s wrong

'They have you pay them back.'

On Sep 14, 2023 by Stacy Fernandez

Customer wonders what happened to Target food courts

‘Tell me why we were shopping in the Target with popcorn and full slushies’: Customer wonders what happened to Target food courts

'I was eating a hot dog in the electronics section.'

On Sep 14, 2023 by Stacy Fernandez

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‘We literally had a whole bag of stuff with Old Navy tags’: Target worker blasts return department for taking back ‘anything’

'Tell me why my guest service will take back anything.'

On Sep 14, 2023 by Jack Alban

shopper calls out the price difference between products for curly hair and straight hair

‘I should not be paying $15 for Mielle shampoo’: Target shopper calls out the price difference between products for curly hair and straight hair

‘LIKE [IT’S] SO EXPENSIVE FOR WHAT!?!?’

On Sep 12, 2023 by Tiffanie Drayton

young woman with 'monday' shampoo

‘You’re supposed to fix it not make me more f*cking bald’: Target shopper says MONDAY shampoo caused her hair to fall out in clumps

'Literally scalped me over a period of 2 months.'

On Sep 12, 2023 by Braden Bjella

woman holding used beauty product; Target Retail Store

‘You might as well steal it at this point’: Target worker calls out shoppers who use beauty products in store, leave them behind

'People do it with the deodorants too and it’s so annoying.'

On Sep 11, 2023 by Melody Heald

Target worker says she could be making more money at Walmart

‘I like working at Target to keep my sanity & getting starbies every day’: Target worker says she could be making more money at Walmart

'Who's the real winner?'

On Sep 11, 2023 by Jack Alban

Former Target worker shares 'Target secrets'

‘You can use makeup. Return it. You can wear clothes. Return it’: Former Target worker shares ‘Target secrets’

'I said my dog ripped it and I got a whole brand new pillow.'

On Sep 11, 2023 by Braden Bjella

Shopper shares how to buy Urban Outfitters, Target furniture directly from wholesalers

‘It’s literally a fraction of the cost’: Shopper shares how to buy Urban Outfitters, Target furniture directly from wholesalers

'This is why you always do your research and shop around before purchasing, especially furniture.'

On Sep 8, 2023 by Vladimir Supica