I happened to go in one (first visit in forever) about a month before the tranny idiocy started up in earnest...even then it was remarkably empty. Haven’t gone back since but I imagine it’s only gotten worse.
The inventory carrying costs must be staggering. Walmart have their own problems with empty shelves but that’s partially down to sales continuing apace.
Target’s approach, on the other hand, has always been full shelves, blinding bright lights and wide aisles (psychological appeal factors for the female shoppers). So reducing stock reduces the draw even more.
Say it loudly and often: boycotts threatened willy-nilly by 20somethings with six figures of college debt still living under mom’s roof with no jobs, no prospects, no cars, and no buying decision making power are meaningless despite CEOs rushing to appease them. Boycotts by families with incomes, homes, and vehicles DO matter even if Target’s CEO responds with more boilerplate and blather about diversity and inclusion (two contradictoey terms by the way).
It’s also worth noting that lefties threatening boycotts get headlines but the media can always find an ‘expert’ to say that boycotts by conservatives won’t work.
If the stock and sales keep dropping he can take his PC golden handshake and naff off.
Walmart have their own problems with empty shelves, which in the past weeks is due to former Target Customers shopping at Walmart.
I like to ask this question in a loud voice in a Walmart checkout line, “How many of you used to shop at Target before the bathroom wars?”
Every time, I ask that question, at least one person in hearing range raises their hands. Yesterday, three people raised their hands.