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Is Target Really Just as Bad As Wal-Mart?

Posted 7 weeks 1 day ago by Carrie Kirby

There is plenty not to like about the practices of both the nation's leading big-box retailers. But a few subtle differences -- and one h-u-g-e one -- make one of them the obvious mark of boycotters everywhere. Here's a look at how the two companies stack up on labor, human rights, the environment and other issues -- and an alternative to shopping at either place.

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90% off is not a deal if you don’t need it.

Posted 9 weeks 3 days ago by Paul Michael

Personal Finance, General Tips, Shopping, Consumer Affairs

I found myself in a strange battle of wills last week. My favorite store, Target, was having another one of those spectacular sales. Red tags featuring the 75% off, and the rare 90% off, sticker were scattered far and wide throughout the store. And try as I might, I could not find a reason to buy anything.

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Tips for Perimeter Perusing at Target

Posted 14 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Personal Finance, Frugal Living, Deals and Coupons, Shopping, Consumer Affairs

Want a deal on a Dyson, a jogging stroller, or a jewelry armoire? What if I told you that it could be on sale at your local Target for 75% off, and there is little chance anyone else knows about it? In addition to the fantastic finds on the end caps of most aisles of your local Target store, there are fabulous hidden deals to be had for those of us who really want them.

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Why there's no reason NOT to buy store brand baby formula.

Posted 33 weeks 4 days ago by Paul Michael

Frugal Living, Food and Drink

There’s nothing like starting an article with a double negative is there? Sorry, but it was the easiest way to get my point across. As a father of a 3-year old and a soon to be 1-year old, I’ve suffered the guilt of buying formula that wasn’t name brand. When money was short, we had no choice. But why the guilt? Is it so bad? In short, no. It’s almost exactly the same and it’s half the price.

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Pursenalized

Posted 1 year ago by Andrea Dickson

Filed Under: Shopping

Like many Wise Bread bloggers, I love Target for a number of reasons. I love their sales racks, where you can find perfectly good wool skirts for $4.99. I adore that they carry clothing sizes that fit women like me, women who could be featured in a remake of Sir Mix-a-lot's "Baby Got Back". Target has brought style to the masses, and for that, they will always be a favorite of mine.

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NAACP's Corporate Report Cards Fails Target, Kohl's Dillard's, Sears and Excel

Posted 1 year ago by Will Chen

Filed Under: Consumer Affairs

The NAACP's Economic Reciprocity Initiative (ERI) is a survey of how large companies treat consumers of color. In the latest report, the majority of the companies scored Cs or below. Companies like Target, Kohl's, Dillard's, Sears, and Excel were given Fs for failing to take the survey.

NAACP President Brusce Gordon called on blacks to stop shopping at Target, in particular, until they answer the NAACP's questions.

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Special holiday return policies of popular stores

Posted 1 year ago by Will Chen

Filed Under: Shopping

Consumer World compiled a great list of the special holiday return policies of some of the most popular stores such as Amazon, Best Buy, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Kohl's, Target, Costco, etc.

Consumer World is run by Edwgar Dworsky, a highly respected consumer rights attorney. It is pretty sweet having an attorney read the return policy fine print for you, but I advise you to use the chart only as a general guide. Make sure you check out these policies for yourself before making a return or purchase.

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