With the rise in theft and organized retail crime, Target has made the difficult decision to close nine of its stores across four states. In an effort to combat these challenges, the company has implemented various security measures such as increasing personnel and utilizing advanced theft-deterrent tools. However, the problem persists.
Impact on Affected Areas
Let’s take a closer look at the areas affected by these closures and how it will impact the remaining locations and employees:
New York City: Harlem
- Address: 517 E 117th St.
- Remaining stores: 96
- Team members: Over 20,000
Seattle:
- University Way: 4535 University Way NE
- Ballard: 1448 NW Market St., Ste. 100
- Remaining stores: 22
- Team members: Nearly 4,000
San Francisco/Oakland:
- SF Folsom: 1690 Folsom St.
- Oakland Broadway: 2650 Broadway
- Pittsburg: 4301 Century Blvd.
- Remaining stores: 32
- Team members: Over 6,400
Portland:
- Galleria: 939 SW Morrison St.
- Powell: 3031 SE Powell Blvd.
- Hollywood: 4030 NE Halsey St.
- Remaining stores: 15
- Team members: More than 2,500
It’s important to note that despite these closures, there will still be over 150 Target stores operating in these regions. Target remains committed to enhancing its security protocols by implementing strategies such as locking cases for high-value items and partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations division.
In an official statement, Target emphasized their ongoing investment in store security. They recognized the importance of collaboration between retailers, law enforcement, and community organizations to effectively address the challenge of theft and organized retail crime. By working together, they hope to find comprehensive solutions for this issue.
Although the closures are undoubtedly challenging, Target’s proactive approach and commitment to security will help protect both their stores and valued team members.
