Target Closing Two Seattle Stores Amid Safety Concerns, No Layoffs Planned

Ninety Seattle Target workers affected by Ballard, University District store closures
Employees can transfer to other locations, no layoffs according to company
Ballard, University District stores closing October 21 amid safety concerns
Target declined to explain why it chose the two small-format Seattle stores to close
Nationwide retail shrinkage up to $112 billion in 2022 as shoplifting rises

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9/26/2023

Target Closing 9 Stores in Major Cities Due to Rampant Theft and Retail Crime

Target will close nine stores in major cities across the US due to violence, theft, and organized retail crime, citing the threat to the safety of its employees and customers as well as unsustainable business performance.

9/27/2023

Target Shutting Down East Harlem Store Due to Safety Concerns, Part of Broader Closures

Target is shutting down its store in East Harlem due to theft and crime, despite efforts by New York officers to protect the store and reduce incidents.

9/28/2023

Target closing Seattle stores despite crime data, surprising locals who question real motives

Following Target's announcement that it will close two Seattle stores due to safety concerns, questions arise about whether crime was the primary factor behind the decision, as police data points show that the most police responses this year were not directly related to the Target stores in the affected areas.

9/28/2023

Business Leaders Alarmed by Store Closures Caused by Surge in Retail Theft

Business leaders express alarm as Target announces the closure of nine stores due to large-scale theft, prompting concerns about the growing problem of organized retail crime.