Nate
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Post by Nate on Jan 15, 2015 11:02:44 GMT -5
Holy crap guys, I can't believe that the Target Experiment lasted less than two years! I mean, it really was a huge dissapoinment on so many levels but for them to invest all that money converting the old Zellers stores, only to pull the plug less than 2 years later is crazy! What is going to replace them now? I say we bring back K mart. Or Consumer's Distributing! Remember that store? haha. It seems that anything will be better than Target. www.cbc.ca/news/business/target-to-close-all-133-canadian-stores-gets-ccaa-protection-1.2901618
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Post by speaktomeworriers on Jan 15, 2015 11:05:03 GMT -5
It's funny they spent all that money to convert those old zeller stores, into"..............a renamed zellers store....good job target
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Post by The Dave on Jan 15, 2015 11:05:28 GMT -5
Good riddance. Target here puffed a meaty one, at least the ones I had been too. I would love to see Consumers come back. I loved that place as a kid! Ha ha! I'm sure it wouldn't be set up the same with looking through those catalogs and filling out the paper slips, but still. Good times.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jan 15, 2015 11:16:51 GMT -5
I knew it was only a matter of time. Had that feeling for a LONG time now, many, many months. They were doomed from the start. Wal-Mart is too big and too strong. Target was the little engine that couldn't. I don't think anything will replace Target, not even K-Mart. I think they'll look at the losses Target suffered and say "no ing thank you" and go about their business, LOL. If anything is to replace Target, they would HAVE to be "Superstores" or "Supercenters" and their pricing should either match Wal-Mart or be slightly cheaper. That's the ONLY way they are going to be able to survive and compete with Wal-Mart. If they don't, they will suffer the same fate as Zellers and Target did. See ya Target, I won't miss you for a second. And how sad is it that Target's best business will come when they are going under?? LOL. When the deals start, I may even have to pop in and see what's good, if anything.
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Post by yeetman13 on Jan 15, 2015 11:26:57 GMT -5
^ i knew it would be a bust when they announced they were coming to Canada.. as Canadians thought they were gonna get deals like in the US, but nope.. only time i ever went to Target here was for clearance deals that i heard from other friends and stuff...mostly video game clearance deals they have had over the past 1.5 years.. getting ps3 bundles and xbox 360 bundles for like $75 then flipping them for $200 was good times
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Post by A-Rob on Jan 15, 2015 16:49:42 GMT -5
It's funny they spent all that money to convert those old zeller stores, into"..............a renamed zellers store....good job target hit the nail right on the head there.
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Post by Lk™ on Jan 15, 2015 17:40:38 GMT -5
i loved shopping at target, this is unfortunate. they'll be liquidating stock in 2 weeks.. so look out
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Post by JHTB® on Jan 15, 2015 18:18:21 GMT -5
Well... RIP... Hopefully they will have some sort of closing sale.
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Post by Blair on Jan 15, 2015 21:21:38 GMT -5
I knew it was only a matter of time. Had that feeling for a LONG time now, many, many months. They were doomed from the start. Wal-Mart is too big and too strong. Target was the little engine that couldn't. I don't think anything will replace Target, not even K-Mart. I think they'll look at the losses Target suffered and say "no ing thank you" and go about their business, LOL. If anything is to replace Target, they would HAVE to be "Superstores" or "Supercenters" and their pricing should either match Wal-Mart or be slightly cheaper. That's the ONLY way they are going to be able to survive and compete with Wal-Mart. If they don't, they will suffer the same fate as Zellers and Target did. See ya Target, I won't miss you for a second. And how sad is it that Target's best business will come when they are going under?? LOL. When the deals start, I may even have to pop in and see what's good, if anything. There was a study last year after they started their new 'focus'. Target was actually cheaper by about 3.9% on 33 of the same products compared to WalMart. Now 33 items isn't a big sample size, it's just the lack of customer (or guest) willingness to give them another chance after having a sour taste in their mouth. Had a fun time setting the one store up but I ended up leaving after. Still some talented people that work there today.
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Post by Wicked on Jan 15, 2015 23:06:00 GMT -5
Good.
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Post by Mr. Old School™ on Jan 16, 2015 11:46:10 GMT -5
i loved shopping at target, this is unfortunate. they'll be liquidating stock in 2 weeks.. so look out 2 weeks eh?? Where did you read or hear that?? I hope they clear out stuff fast because it took months for Zellers to go under. I hope they start with 30% or 40% off and work their way up. I won't go in a Target until they start liquidating stuff. This could be a good time to stock up on stuff I will use like shampoo, laundry detergent, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, bathroom accessories and shaving gear. I really hope to see some good deals worth picking up in 2 weeks as you say.
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Post by Blair on Jan 16, 2015 18:47:40 GMT -5
i loved shopping at target, this is unfortunate. they'll be liquidating stock in 2 weeks.. so look out 2 weeks eh?? Where did you read or hear that?? I hope they clear out stuff fast because it took months for Zellers to go under. I hope they start with 30% or 40% off and work their way up. I won't go in a Target until they start liquidating stuff. This could be a good time to stock up on stuff I will use like shampoo, laundry detergent, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, bathroom accessories and shaving gear. I really hope to see some good deals worth picking up in 2 weeks as you say. Look on the press releases page on target.ca - they expect 2-3 weeks before any liquidation will begin
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Post by Lk™ on Jan 16, 2015 23:25:03 GMT -5
2 weeks eh?? Where did you read or hear that?? I hope they clear out stuff fast because it took months for Zellers to go under. I hope they start with 30% or 40% off and work their way up. I won't go in a Target until they start liquidating stuff. This could be a good time to stock up on stuff I will use like shampoo, laundry detergent, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrushes, bathroom accessories and shaving gear. I really hope to see some good deals worth picking up in 2 weeks as you say. Look on the press releases page on target.ca - they expect 2-3 weeks before any liquidation will begin I was told by an associate in store that they'll start markdowns in 2-3 weeks and should be closed in 4 months. I'm imagining stuff like toys/clothes will be first to go. Don't count on Video games.
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Post by mrsask on Jan 18, 2015 11:10:29 GMT -5
Target's prices were good but the shelves were empty. The store seriously looked like is was closing down from opening day until now!
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Post by Blair on Jan 25, 2015 13:58:51 GMT -5
Starbucks inside all Target locations closed on Friday.
Target Mobile has also packed up and closed (they were run by a third party company). I used the Target Pharmacy and was called to move my prescriptions to another pharmacy as they'll be closing soon. I believe this is to ensure their stock/product isn't seized as part of the liquidation.
If you thought shelves were empty before - they're getting bare now. My store was very good with stocking shelves (some spots did suffer during seasonal transition or planogram transition) but they were stocked.
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Post by Biff Slamkovich™ on Jan 25, 2015 19:44:33 GMT -5
Starbucks inside all Target locations closed on Friday. Target Mobile has also packed up and closed (they were run by a third party company). I used the Target Pharmacy and was called to move my prescriptions to another pharmacy as they'll be closing soon. I believe this is to ensure their stock/product isn't seized as part of the liquidation. If you thought shelves were empty before - they're getting bare now. My store was very good with stocking shelves (some spots did suffer during seasonal transition or planogram transition) but they were stocked. Did you happen to see anything getting marked down yet or was it just business as usual?
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Post by ARUN on Jan 25, 2015 20:22:02 GMT -5
I went to the Ajax location last Friday. Starbucks was open and everything was pretty stocked. But I assume that will change in the coming weeks.
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Post by Blair on Jan 25, 2015 20:28:34 GMT -5
I went to the Ajax location last Friday. Starbucks was open and everything was pretty stocked. But I assume that will change in the coming weeks. Starbucks would have closed at the end of the day on Friday (9pm or 10pm) - all Starbucks inside Target are closed. No markdowns at my location but staff mentioned they were one of the first 25 to close, so I expect not much will be left and we'll be closed long before the date in May.
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Post by ARUN on Jan 25, 2015 21:19:16 GMT -5
I went to the Ajax location last Friday. Starbucks was open and everything was pretty stocked. But I assume that will change in the coming weeks. Starbucks would have closed at the end of the day on Friday (9pm or 10pm) - all Starbucks inside Target are closed. No markdowns at my location but staff mentioned they were one of the first 25 to close, so I expect not much will be left and we'll be closed long before the date in May. Ah ok. Makes sense. They had some Star Wars figures that I'm hoping get marked down eventually.
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Post by saintpatrick33 on Feb 28, 2015 3:27:50 GMT -5
Holy crap guys, I can't believe that the Target Experiment lasted less than two years! I mean, it really was a huge dissapoinment on so many levels but for them to invest all that money converting the old Zellers stores, only to pull the plug less than 2 years later is crazy! What is going to replace them now? I say we bring back K mart. Or Consumer's Distributing! Remember that store? haha. It seems that anything will be better than Target. www.cbc.ca/news/business/target-to-close-all-133-canadian-stores-gets-ccaa-protection-1.2901618Cant compete with Wamarts prices but I cant believe Target bailed out from the great white north and K mart at least in the States are on life support
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