I've heard that is the excuse, but other stores don't seem to be having a problem with this. I'm not buying Target's attempt at justification.
You know, we consider ourselves capitalists, where corporations take decisions for the sake of the corporation. This is what Target had to do, took a decision which made them NOT liable because of idiots out there upset if they were going to give preferential treatment to Salvation Army but instead offered them funds in a different way (grants). I've been volunteering to SA for many years now and been a donor for longer so by no means I am defending Target. All I am saying is that they were forced to take an unfortunate decision where they were not in a situation where they would have been sued. Blame that on greedy lawyers and liberal organizations like ACLU who would have enjoyed having Target for breakfast if they would have only allowed SA on premises. Target has supported many charitable organizations in my community so I was extremely surprised when I first heard the story. It is your right to boycott Target, however I am wondering if the money you would have spent there is going to be dropped in a SA kettle instead! Many decide to boycott Target yet so many more do nothing when it comes to donations.