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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ariana Baio

EXPLAINED: Once loyal target shoppers are finding alternatives after boycotts can the retail giant win them back | Rare Historical Photos

Target was once the store that attracted shoppers looking to buy everything they needed in one place, and sucked them into its vortex with trendy yet affordable clothing, whimsical home decor and wide-ranging beauty products.

The red bullseye store’s ability to keep customers browsing for hours, even when they swore they’d only be five minutes, is one of its unique qualities that made it so popular – enough to even its own meme about people accidentally spending all their money and time at Target.

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