Ugh! Here we go, more attacks on Target.
Rounders: I don’t know about whether this marketing tactic is ethical or not but you can bet that many MANY companies do the exact same thing.
Salvation Army: Let me just say I totally agree with some of the comments here about Salvation Army becoming more and more “liberal”. I donate elsewhere now as well.
As far as Target banning the bell ringers, this is true, however there is more to that story.
Here are a couple of articles on Snopes that address some different rumors about Target including SA and Christmas:
http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/charity/sallyann.asp
http://www.snopes.com/politics/military/target.asp
http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/target.asp
As far as the Christmas thing goes, you can look at their website today to see that Christmas is indeed on the website and in promotional material.
I totally understand why some people would not shop at Target, whether it is for political reasons or personal taste, but I personally love Target(no I am not paid). I’ve had nothing but terrible experiences with Walmart in 4 different cities across Texas and I try very hard not to shop there if I can help it. I’ve always had good experiences at Target and like their products. That’s just my personal opinion though. Take it or leave it.
Oh and the one closest to me has Starbucks! Mmmmm...coffee! :oP
>>Ugh! Here we go, more attacks on Target.
Rounders: I don’t know about whether this marketing tactic is ethical or not but you can bet that many MANY companies do the exact same thing.<<
The list of companies caught “anonymously” editing their Wikipedia profile, for example is enormous.