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

Amid an alarming increase in theft and organized retail crime, Target has announced the closure of nine of its stores across four states. Despite implementing a range of security measures, such as hiring more security personnel, utilizing advanced theft-deterrent tools, and even employing third-party guards, the challenges have persisted.

Impact on Affected Areas
Here are the areas that will be impacted by these closures, along with the implications for remaining locations and employees:

New York City:
Harlem: 517 E 117th St. (96 stores remaining, with over 20,000 team members)
Seattle:
University Way: 4535 University Way NE
Ballard: 1448 NW Market St., Ste. 100 (22 stores remaining, with nearly 4,000 team members)
San Francisco/Oakland:
SF Folsom: 1690 Folsom St.
Oakland Broadway: 2650 Broadway
Pittsburg: 4301 Century Blvd. (32 stores remaining, with over 6,400 team members)

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