Target closing 3 Bay Area stores because of retail theft
The prevalence of organized retail theft is forcing Target Corporation to close nine stores in four states, including three in the Bay Area, the company announced Tuesday.
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Target cites retail theft as reason behind closure of three Bay Area locations
Elizabeth Cook reports on Target announcing the closure of three Bay Area stores due to problems with crime (9-26-2023)
Target faces backlash after promoting, then removing Pride-themed line of merchandise
John Ramos reports on Target receiving criticism from both sides after promoting Pride-themed products and then pulling merchandise from shelves (5-24-23)
Target faces backlash after promoting, then removing Pride-themed merchandise
Target stores have come under fire lately for a line of Pride-themed merchandise that has put the company in a crossfire in the culture war over LGBTQ+ rights.
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San Francisco Target Stores Cut Operating Hours Due To Retail Theft Surge
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Fremont Shoplifting Suspect Arrested After Pepper-Spraying Target Security Guard
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COVID Purple Tier: Maskless Shopper At Morgan Hill Target Arrested For Pulling Gun On Employees
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Target Joins Walmart In Closing Stores On Thanksgiving Day Before 'Black Friday'
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Man In Wheelchair Dumped Onto Ground In Parking Space Dispute At Pleasant Hill Target Store
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5 Teen Suspects Arrested After Robbery, Shots Fired Outside Fremont Target
Police in Fremont arrested five teen robbery suspects late Thursday after shots were fired in front of the Target Store at the Fremont Hub following an altercation with security, according to authorities.
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