(Editor’s note: This is mostly tongue-in-cheek as I know there’s bigger things to improve than harmless ‘ole Target. It’s late and I’m feeling snappy. Enjoy.)
There’s a lot to be frustrated about these days. With the world. With our safety. With school plans. A stop at Target is one of the ways we cope with all that frustration. We stockpile Cerave in the skincare aisle, we buy a new phone case to mask the fact our current phone is old/crusty and we pick up a book that we probably won’t read. THIS IS HOW WE COPE.
To Target: Now is not the time rest on one’s laurels. We need you to be your best so that we can be our best. Especially now, ok??
Here are all the ways Target has let me down during quarantine:
- Studio McGee Collection – This collection was really great. The mirrors, lighting and art were exceptionally good. But one problem. It never really made it to my store(s) and when it did, it seemed to last for just a few weeks. And then never mentioned again. Where did it go? Can it come back please?
- Women’s Clothing – My goodness what in the heck is happening with the women’s section and why has it slowly transformed into some ruffled hybrid of J.Jill and Coldwater Creek? I cannot. And sadly, the crop top with the Friends logo in the juniors section isn’t exactly my speed either.
- Hearth & Hand – It’s old and tired. There I said it. I’m sorry I said it, but I mean it. It feels like the same stuff, over and over again, for a year now. Update the merchandising, bring in some color, something please! Joanna Gaines herself has evolved her modern farmhouse style to be more of the “modern prairie” that is popular right now. When are we going to see that in the Target pieces?
- Kids Sheets – Why in the world are the only options for kids’ sheets of the microfiber variety? “Microfiber” is a spin term that marketing created to mask the fact that these are just 100% polyester sheets guaranteed to turn your kids (and you) into sweaty, stinky messes overnight. Say no to microfiber. Always.
- Cashmere Vanilla Candle – Where in the world is the Cashmere Vanilla candle that’s guaranteed to smell exactly like Harry Styles? I know nothing about Harry Styles, care nothing about Harry Styles but I would like to know what he smells like. Please restock.
How has Target let you down this quarantine?
Yours truly (madly, deeply),
Emily
Image Source: Taken by Mike Mozart, via Flickr
Agreed!
Yes to all of this. Esp the McGee line. So disappointing. And the women’s clothing.So bad now. Also, did you notice that they have scaled back on inventory generally. I think they are struggeling big time and what you see is them crying through the tears.
Yes! Now that you mention it. Lots of empty space! Or strange things in strange places. Even the outdoor stuff this year was barely there, or repeats from last year.
If you only saw the lengths I went through to get the Studio McGee limestone double knot thing…the Targets in my area were TERRIBLE at stocking this collection as well. Do better please!
Oh my gosh. That double knot was good! All of those items were unicorn pieces! I had to go to three different Targets to track down the mirrors for my bathroom. Most of the stuff wasn’t even displayed together in the store! I don’t understand. It is so much more on-trend than Hearth and Hand.
What is funny is I was thinking the EXACT same thing! Their home section BARELY has anything in it. It has not been the safe haven I was expecting when I finally ventured back out into the world beyond groceries. Well said.