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Target CEO Blames Weather For Tanking Business…No, Seriously
redstate.com ^ | 05/23/2016 | Brandon Morse

Posted on 05/23/2016 5:23:12 PM PDT by massmike

The dumpster fire that is the national superstore known as Target has had quite a rough time lately. And is it any wonder? They can’t seem to get their act together when it comes to pleasing their customers.

First they ban guns within their stores because “safety.”

Then they began allowing men into women’s restrooms because “equality.”

Then they are currently suing a guy who stopped another guy from stabbing a girl to death because…well, because they’re dumb.

The American people responded, and as can be expected, Target’s ship has begun to sink. Not only did well over a million people sign the petition to boycott the store, the stock is slipping into the drink. Fewer and fewer people want to shop there, because frankly the store is unsafe. Especially to women who can’t carry a gun into the restroom a man just followed them into, and no one can save her should something happen because Target might sue the rescuer.

This all seems pretty obvious, and in no way confusing. People don’t want to shop at Target, because Target is a bad place to shop.

This apparently isn’t obvious to the CEO, though. According to him, nobody wants to shop at his stores because of – and I can’t believe I have to report this – weather.

I’m not kidding. Target CEO Brian Cornell told the Wall Street Journal that the reason sales are down is because people just don’t want to go out and buy stuff because it’s raining outside in some parts of the country.

Despite weakness in the first half of the year, Target said it still considers its full-year earnings forecast “achievable.” Mr. Cornell said the spending slowdown at the start of the year was the result of consumer caution and unusually cold and wet weather in certain regions.

“It’s been a very wet and cold start to the year and it’s reflected in our sales,” he said. “We haven’t seen anything from a structural standpoint that gives us pause.”

Nothing but the million+ strong boycott, including those who haven’t voiced, yet refuse to shop. Apparently, the people speaking out against Target’s practices, and refusing to support them with their wallet, does not give the company pause.

I can’t think of a better way to signal to consumers that you don’t want their business.

#NeverTarget


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KEYWORDS: homosexualagenda; retail; target
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To: massmike

Just realized: Target nearest my house was turned into a Walmart mini-store.


41 posted on 05/23/2016 8:16:58 PM PDT by NetAddicted (Just looking)
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To: BloodScarletMinnesota

Just reporting what I am seeing over the past several weeks.

YMMV.


42 posted on 05/23/2016 8:20:14 PM PDT by ButThreeLeftsDo (Get Ready)
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To: Atticus
How many securities law violations is he going to commit with these false and misleading statements?

Target is basically a government protected company due to its long-standing political affiliations and connections.
Gov. Mark Dayton inherited all his wealth from precursors of today's Target.

It's doubtful that politically well-connected companies like Target will be cut off from the spigot of taxpayer subsidies any time soon.

43 posted on 05/23/2016 8:23:35 PM PDT by BloodScarletMinnesota
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To: NetAddicted
What? A transsexual?

No, "youths" and "teens", as the media say.

44 posted on 05/23/2016 8:30:58 PM PDT by BloodScarletMinnesota
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To: massmike

My family never goes to the Target up the street, because it’s always cold and rainy there. The weather at the Wal-Mart at the other end of the boulevard is always sunny and beautiful, so that’s where we shop.


45 posted on 05/23/2016 8:45:43 PM PDT by Windflier (Pitchforks and torches ripen on the vine. Left too long, they become black rifles.)
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To: massmike

Global warming


46 posted on 05/23/2016 9:01:33 PM PDT by stocksthatgoup (GOPe/MSM - "When we want your opinion, we will give it to youGo to trumps websites look at issues an)
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To: massmike

The CEO is BS-ing to save his bacon for another three months.

The next quarterly report showing decline and he’s toast.


47 posted on 05/23/2016 9:05:40 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: massmike

It was a very mild winter in most of the country in the Q1 2016. But it was not the bathroom thing either as that started in Q2

The bathroom flap will show up in end of Q2 results ... after June.


48 posted on 05/23/2016 9:25:32 PM PDT by Lorianne
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To: massmike
He has certainly created an unhealthy climate for potential shoppers......
49 posted on 05/24/2016 3:07:39 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: fivecatsandadog
Lately, shopping at target has been a huge disappointment and waste of my time. Cheap overpriced junk - reminds me of ikea or walmart. And after seeing a particular “element” today hanging out in the coffee shop, I won’t be going back.

But with all the empty aisles and checkouts, it sure might be convenient.....

50 posted on 05/24/2016 3:08:45 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: massmike

Get the nets!


51 posted on 05/24/2016 3:10:19 AM PDT by combat_boots (The Lion of Judah cometh. Hallelujah. Gloria Patri, Filio et Spiritui Sancto!)
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To: BloodScarletMinnesota

BLM-type yutes


52 posted on 05/24/2016 3:26:21 AM PDT by fivecatsandadog ( Human error: allowing Muslims to be pilots, engineers, chefs, mechanics, and presidents.)
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To: massmike

At the end of their 3rd quarter, he be like: “Sun got in my eyes man.”

Wonder if the stockholders will bring a class action suit, or be happy with just running him out of town?


53 posted on 05/24/2016 3:28:53 AM PDT by IamConservative (There is no greater threat to our freedoms than Bipartisanship.)
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To: massmike

Unseasonable weather actually can have adverse effects on retail sales, in apparel particularly. So, he’s not being entirely disingenuous. But, with Walmart being up in the same period, it comes across as rationalizing.


54 posted on 05/24/2016 3:33:36 AM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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To: massmike

perverted son of a bitch should be forced to take a drug test


55 posted on 05/24/2016 3:46:26 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (In other times Hillary would be hung, Bill,stoned.)
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To: Trod Upon

Same in my area. Target and WM are about 10 minutes apart. I’ve seen the WM busier late at night than Target during prime late afternoon/early evening hours when people get out of work.


56 posted on 05/24/2016 7:52:52 PM PDT by matt04
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