Target to Close Nine Stores in Response to Rising Theft and Organized Retail Crime

Amid rising instances of theft and organized retail crime, Target has decided to close nine of its stores across four states. Despite boosting security measures like increasing security personnel, hiring third-party guards, and using advanced theft-deterrent tools, the challenges remain significant.

Here’s a look at the areas impacted by these closures and what it means for the remaining locations and employees:

New York City:

Harlem: 517 E 117th St. (96 remaining stores, over 20,000 team members)

Seattle:

• University Way: 4535 University Way NE
• Ballard: 1448 NW Market St., Ste. 100 (22 remaining stores, nearly 4,000 team members)

San Francisco/Oakland:

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