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.

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

Target customer says rewards are different depending on the customer; Target Logo Store Front

‘I had no idea you played favorites within your target app’: Target shopper says rewards are different depending on the customer

'I do get a better reward.'

On Sep 7, 2023 by Jack Alban

hello kitty blanket listing (l) TJ Maxx sign (c) Hello Kitty glasses (r)

‘Work at TJ Maxx then’: TJ Maxx shopper says they caught worker reselling the viral Hello Kitty blankets

'Duh employees get first dibs.'

On Sep 6, 2023 by Beau Paul

Target employee at register holding receipt with image of drawn receipt (l) Target building with sign (c) Target employee at register (r)

‘You bouta get that lady written up’: Target customer draws own receipt, is able to successfully make return with it

'If non-confrontational was a person.'

On Sep 6, 2023 by Jack Alban

Top view of Target worker packing boxes ; Target Store Front Logo

‘Why do people order all this stuff online?’: Target worker complains about online shoppers while fulfilling orders

'Sometimes stores dont have the items in stock so im forced to order it online.'

On Sep 4, 2023 by Stacy Fernandez

ex Target secret shopper speaking with caption 'do not cause a scene and go to the back with them willingly' (l) Target sign on building (c) ex Target secret shopper speaking with caption 'they will settle out of court thousands' (r)

‘They will settle out of court tens of thousands’: Ex-Target secret shopper says you should go to the back with them if they falsely accuse you of stealing

‘You are messing up your bag if you don’t.’

On Aug 30, 2023 by Phil West

Customer shows how to make Starbucks pumpkin spice latte at home with Target Good & Gather products for 86 cents

‘I’ve heard that the 12-ounce is $8’: Customer shows how to make Starbucks pumpkin spice latte at home with Target products for 86 cents

'All you need is 3 ingredients.'

On Aug 28, 2023 by Melody Heald

Target worker says co-worker scolded her for taking $2.19 Dr. Pepper drink during peak

‘When I worked at WENDYS we weren’t even allowed free sodas’: Target worker says they were scolded after not paying for $2.19 Dr. Pepper drink

'The fact baristas at Target Starbucks don’t get free drinks is asinine.'

On Aug 27, 2023 by Braden Bjella

woman holding Swiffer Wet Jet in kitchen with caption 'showing the fact that this is probably the last time' (l) woman holding Swiffer Wet Jet in kitchen with caption 'I will be able to use the Swiffer wet jets' (c) woman holding Swiffer Wet Jet in kitchen with caption 'and being able to afford a Swiffer wet jet is a luxury in America' (r)

‘I will soon have no money’: Woman uses ‘last’ Swiffer WetJet, calls being able to afford them a ‘luxury’

'Gonna miss the wet jets.'

On Aug 23, 2023 by Stacy Fernandez

woman holding candle with caption 'returned this almost burnt down candle for a full refund! NO RECEIPT' (l&r) Target sign (c)

‘Go to guest service’: Target recalls millions of Threshold candles. Customer returns almost burnt down one

'NO RECEIPT.'

On Aug 23, 2023 by Stacy Fernandez