It's a Target, right? So you know what to expect: go in for Tilex and a roll of Certs, walk out $200 poorer. I'm not sure if a review explaining a Target will be helpful to anyone, because either (a) you're a Target superfan, or (b) you haven't been born yet, and thus unable to experience a Target. In which case, diapers and formula are by electronics. I write this review as a desperate plea to management: your grocery section is an utter disaster. Clothing, housewares, health and beauty - these are all perfectly acceptable. But the part that makes you Super is a mess: improperly placed inventory and subsequent price confusion, extremely outdated perishables (one time, I bore witness to an entire shelf of expired mayo bottles that had heterogeneously separated they'd been untouched for so long), barren sections and conversely, blocked off aisles from stockers creating literal blockades during prime shopping time... The list goes on. I've tried bringing it up nearly every visit with a separate basket featuring the latest expired goods from an unsellable scavenger hunt, but nothing seems to change. Cashiers are great. Especially Red (whose name I don't know), a spry and spritely auburn haired gal in her silver years running on 25 year old energy. She's an absolute delight. Grocery is a 1.5, the rest is a 4. Please, please fix it! read more

This store is infested with mice. I wouldn't trust the food on their shelves, and I'd be looking very carefully to make sure there are no mouse "droppings" on your merchandise. Teenagers are a constant concern causing havoc and the prices are wildly inaccurate, with items often ringing up significantly higher than advertised. read more

Absolutely everything! They have nothing in stock at all aisles are a mess I'm pretty sure it's a fire hazard. They need to tear down target and replace it with a Walmart. I look at Walmart inventory and always have everything and extra inventory. read more

I just do not understand why this Target is ALWAYS a mess. I thought maybe it was because it was Christmas, but there is always so much stuff in the aisle waiting to be put away by the employees. It's a large Target so it doesn't make sense they would have this problem. It's frustrating when you go to look for kids shoes and they are not hung up or put away but on a huge cart in the middle of the shoe department. read more

Where are all of your employees? The last time I went there was only 1 register open. Another time, there were no regular registers open, only the self checkouts no matter how much you had in your cart. There are shopping carts all over the store with items to be put back, but there's no one to do it. About a year or so ago there'd be 1-2 employees in most of the aisles in the whole store, now they're gone. I'd rather not go to walmart but if there aren't enough employees to even open 2 registers it's stressful for the cashiers (who are always plesant) and stressful for the shoppers. You sell some groceries that I've never seen in other stores, but the long lines aren't worth it when I just need a handful of things but I have too many for the self checkout. read more

This store underscores how Target has lost its edge. On the surface this Target store in Hanover, MA looks beautiful with shiny white floors, attractive fixtures and well executed merchandising displays. But dig a little deeper and you will soon discover why Target is in crisis. I was quite taken aback by the numerous out of stocks and aisles that were clearly picked over. The candy aisle looked pretty depleted as though a bomb had it. In addition team members were clearly focused on not helping nor even acknowledging guests. The check out experience was strictly do it yourself and I don't think they had a single register staffed by a live employee. I'm really shocked at how the Target guest experience has so sadly deteriorated over the years, there's just no compelling reason to shop there. Target is loosing its edge and niche as high end destination discounter, they need a major overhaul starting with the atrocious state of their in stock availability. This coupled with their overreaction to locking up high theft items is simply killing them as a viable retailer. Target has much work to do on winning back its core customer base. read more

This location is a disaster. The difference between when it opened vs. today is shocking. The store is filthy, clothes strewn all over the floor, the employees all look miserable (and I can't blame them). The managers in particular seem very rude, I've witnessed them being verbally abusive toward teenage employees. I'll be going to the Abington location from now on. read more

Every time I go to this store I immediately regret it. Messiest place I have ever seen! Every thing is on the floor. One register is open and no one to ask for help. NEVER going back! read more

very dirty poop on floor also never stocked properly especially with sonic the hedgehog merchandise. read more

Target - dirty toys - Department Stores Near Me - Hanover, Massachusetts

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I was all set with my list of items I needed to shop for, about 30 different things. I was so surprised when I went the Hanover store and many, many shelves were empty and also a mess. It looked like Covid all over again. I thought with Back to School coming they would be well stocked. I ended up leaving with only a quarter of the things I needed and had to go elsewhere. Very disappointing... read more

What happened to this store! It used to be so fun to shop here and I always came out with unexpected finds. Now they do not even have the most basic items. Clothes are simply dumped on the floor in the middle of departments and 50% of the endcaps are empty. Won't shop there again. read more

Good products perfect price i recommend going here for stuff like candy or a drink but I personally wouldn't come here for groceries 4 stars

Ngl this store had great clothes but they have like no employees the dressing rooms are always closed and it's so messy. The staff is mean and unhelpful. If the store was more organized then it would be better. read more

I went in yesterday to buy one item. As I walked thru the store, I actually thought it had been robbed or parents had let young kids run amuck! Departments right near the entrance were absolutely destroyed!! Went to cosmetics for the item I wanted.... not only did they not have it, most of the displays for ALL items were at least a third empty, often more. I was leaving and decided to buy a candy bar to soothe my soul. Waited for self-check. Wanted to pay cash for $1.99 item. The machine ate $1, and wouldn't take another. Someone came to help. She couldn't make it work. She was nice but upset because there was already one self-check out of order. She sent me to another line, where I was able to complete my purchase. It took forever for the machine to give me back my one penny change, but I wasn't leaving it for Target!!! A brief glance at decorative objects shows the store is trendy, but I don't think I'm going back as other reviews seem to agree that this mess is the norm, not an isolated experience. Crazy. Walmart may not be as trendy, but shelves are typically full! read more

Erin!!! Omg .. one of the best people I've ever ran across not only was she so sweet she was kind helpful and I wish there was a lot more target employees just like her!!!! I hope this reaches a manager a boss I'll see your corporate. This girl needs a promotion. read more

I would like to start off by mentioning i also work in a similar store and am personally familiar with closing times in a retail setting.the employee Ambers (Im pretty sure that's what his nametag said) was extremely inappropriate and rude tonight. I had completed my intended shopping and the lines at the registers were very long. (They were closing in 5 min and had 2 self checkout registers open).., anyways i wanted to look at the swimsuits while i waited for the line to shorten. This man gave me s 10 min, five min warning personally. When i was still looking at things at 8:57 ( they close at 9) he said no you need to stop shopping. Meanwhile there are still about 10 shoppers in line to checkout. I didnt intend to delay there closing. I just didn't want to wait directly in line. I understand everyone wants to go home but he was a total dick. read more

Used to be our go to spot to shop.... Now we avoid it at all costs. I know it's not entirely the employees fault, but the store is a complete mess to the point that aisles have become dead ends because there's unopened stock everywhere. I can guarantee this store is not making nearly the amount of money they should with the piles of apparel you need to dig through and the stock sitting unopened on carts. A word to corporate.... Don't do a full store renovation during a pandemic when you are already short staffed. If you really deem it that necessary then get to the local stores and help them out. Target Hanover has lost its touch that's for sure. Also... the past few times I've done a pick up or even in store shopping a bag is always forgotten and I constantly have to go back for it. Major inconvenience that has happened way too many times!! read more

Not my usual favorite Target experience. Staff was lacking and quite unpleasant, stock was incredibly low and not worth the stop.

I became a Target devotee back in the early 90's - when I lived on the west coast it was the only game in town for under-one-roof discount shopping for everything, so we made a once a week trip for anything and everything, and I loved it. That being said, when I came back to Ma and the first Target opened near me at the Kingston Mall, I was so disappointed in that store, it took me a while to finally kick myself to this Hanover store a couple of months after it opened. Thank god I did. Yes, Borders has departed, leaving a small selection of paperback bestsellers to choose from but the electronics selection is excellent, especially the accessories for phones and ereader. The toys go on for aisles, clothing selection is ok - you need to search out the name labels and good prices - but I really like the housewares and grocery. Home goods are extensive, with linens, towels, blankets, decorative items in fun colors and displayed to show off. There are the ubiquitous celebrity chef displays, incorporated into a big cookware dept. The stationery aisles always pull me in - I can't resist fun pens, pretty paper or a notebook that gives me the illusion I'm going to get organized. I roamed back and forth yesterday and never found a single r/w CD which was disappointing but I did find envelopes (on sale), towels (on sale) a card of 15 pens (on sale) and I walked away from an ereader cover (on sale). And they have a excellent greeting card selection, not a throwaway row of cards, but well chosen and for any occasion. The grocery store is what brought me here in the first place, with promises of discounts and convenience. The discounts are here and the selection is pretty good as long as you aren't looking for a big meat selection (a few items are always there) and you can find what you want as long as it's in the Kraft family of food, since that's the predominant label here; also Archer Farms, a good quality Target house label.Lots of frozen food and I love the display cases that light up with motion sensors and cycle off when the aisle is empty- a little green goes a long way! I noticed last week that what used to be 4 aisles of candy, nuts and cookies is down to 2 aisles but I'm assuming when the holidays are here that will expand as the store always stocks up in a big way for all holidays. This store is always clean, well stocked, big enough to never seem too crowded and seems predominantly staffed with local high school and college students who do their best. There's a Starbucks outlet here as well - a nice finish! read more

I'm not embarrassed to say this is where I go for almost everything--pharmacy, clothes, diapers, food shopping, Starbucks. The fact that it's close to home and that I've drunk long and deep from the Target kool-aid only adds to my being here at least once or twice a week. I do have to say that I miss having more designer-y clothing in the women's department (though I did score a great Missoni sweater here), and the book section is far from stellar, especially now that Borders Express is gone. Even so, this is a great Target. read more

For being a newer Target, this is one of the larger and more broad-spread locations. Vast, organized, and clean are three words that clearly describe the store. Lots of selection and lots of parking. Very low volume foot traffic inside, in general, effects in the most enjoyable and simple experience for customers, which I always desire. Staff are all very friendly, kind, and helpful. Both of the managers, Lisa and Matt were extremely friendly and helpful as well. Guest Services staff, Ben and Thalia were also fabulous. In general, the team who work here really care about customer satisfaction and make experiences for customers the best they can, and the most efficient. Only complaint about the Hanover store is the layout. It's choppy in comparison to the majority of the other Target stores I regularly visit. The front aisle where all the pet stuff, cleaning stuff, and health and beauty is backwards, and the home stuff is clustered and not feasible in the current organization. Currently they are undergoing a large renovation. Not the entire store, but a few departments, so maybe that will resolve the confusing layout. Self checkout is now available.... might not be the most needed here though, not many staffed checkouts open, but even less customers checking out! Located on Washington Street in a newer development, Exit 13 off Route 3, just a few minutes past the Hanover Mall. 4 stars for the Hanover Target. read more

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The place is a disaster the clothes and products all over the place I felt embarrassed for Target!!

Absolutely a madhouse. Is it always this busy on a Saturday morning? Or is it because it happens to be the day before Easter and all the last minute shoppers are getting their Cadbury Eggs? I'll stick with shopping at Target online instead. read more

Hi. My name is Amy. And I love Target. I am (embarrassingly) addicted to Target. Target is my mecca, my home away from home, my favorite "go-to" for some retail therapy. Ahhhhh, Target. I, as a die hard Target aficionado, have been to many a Target. For those of you that are not quite as enamored of the chain, there are Targets, and there are crazy souped-up MEGA SUPER Targets! This is one of the latter. (Though I have been to larger Targets, this one does have everything you could ever want or need. Trust me on that one!!) As Sarah M. very accurately described already, you can get a variety of grocery items here; frozen foods, fresh produce, meat, etc., which is a little bonus if you only need a couple of grocery items, are already at the amazing Target, and don't want to stop at the supermarket. (Pretty reasonable prices for grocery items overall.) This Target also has a pharmacy. Hallelujah!! So you can sneak to do your Target shopping/ extended browsing (why am I always here for like two hours???), get your prescriptions filled here... and it's like you're actually getting something done. Whoooppeeee!! Love the store, and this location is usually very organized, everything is easy to find, and the employees are helpful and nice. As I come here at minimum of once a week, it might be time to start a self-help Target-obsessed support group. read more

I was a little reluctant of this Target at first (it was too close to Five Guys for my liking), but I've found the selection constantly to be more than what is offered at nearby Targets (Kingston and Abington) and the store is always clean. Like other Yelpers have mentioned, the DVD area is rather large and there isn't a great selection of books. On a somewhat related note, the e-reader accessories at this Target are awesome compared to what is in Barnes & Noble and are reasonably priced (sure, you can save a few dollars from Amazon, but at least you can get it right then and there at this Target). I've never really had a problem with this Target and I like how it's open until 10 p.m. Furthermore, the area around this Target is safe unlike having to go late-night shopping at the Target in South Bay. Yikes! read more

I've always loved Target. I love browsing and looking around. This location is always clean and well stocked. It's never overly busy, even though the lot is pretty full. I wish the clothing was a tad less expensive because I always see things I love! It's a dangerous place to browse in. I wish they had a better selection of healthier pet foods. Funny, I've found that Walmart has more of a selection of "good" pet foods (no byproducts and fillers), who would have thought? Love buying my cleaning supplies and house hold items here. Finally a target I can run too without having to head up to the Kingston Mall! read more

Holy mother of God this is the best Target EVER. It has an even better food selection than the ones in either Stoughton or Revere (they are both newer locations with a lot of food), but this one sells produce and meat too (i.e. ground beef, etc). It's a Super Target! This Target is very close to the Hanover Mall, it's not too far from exit 13 on Route 13. It's freakin' huge--the biggest Target I've ever been to, with a huge selection of everything you could possibly think of. It just opened a few weeks ago, so for right now, it's clean, bright, and organized, and the employees are happy and friendly (LOL, I'm sure that won't last, especially when it gets closer to Christmas--but I work part time in retail so I understand). There's also a Starbucks inside, which basically seals it as my favorite Target. It's not very convenient to where I live, but I have a lot of family down on the South Shore so I can stop in on my way back to Malden and stock up. read more

I'm generally happy w Target. I'm happy to shop there. It looks nice inside, and has stuff I like. I would shop more often if I could. Thanks read more

Very good Target in Hanover off 53. The one at the Kingston collection is so crappy and run down but not this one. It's newer, cleaner and bigger. I like to come here later at night around 7-8 when it's dead and not be bombarded by stay at home moms who overrun it during the day. I mainly shop here for toiletries(tampons, deodorant, hand soap, etc) and house items like paper towels, toilet paper, paper plates, you get the idea. I love that they sell my natural laundry detergent and also dish soap! I also like going thru the housewares section and picking up odds and ends. The shelves are full 90% of the time for what I'm shopping for. I love how big this Target is because I don't feel like people are in my way like I do at other big name stores. read more

I have been obsessed with target for at least 10 years. I use to travel an hour each way to the closest one, and have been to almost everyone in MA. This is by far the best target in MA. It doesn't compare to the Super Targets I have been to in FL, but it comes close! I love this place. read more

Tim in the customer service department is FABULOUS. He is so friendly and went above and beyond to reserve an item for me that was sold out online. He is a wonderful addition to the team at Target. Will definitely be back! read more

Employee in the electronics section is one of the rudest people I've met in a while. Asked for help with a tracfone and he claimed he had no idea what it was or when a phone tech would be back. Never going here for any electronic needs ever again. Girl at the customer service desk was very helpful and kind though. Which saved some stars for this review. read more

If a customer buys a product like soda with a deposit and redeemable can or bottle, where is the can/bottle return? There are a lot of nods toward recycling but no can or bottle redemption area? read more

Over all the store is really good as long as you don't need something from electronics. I waiting to purchase a phone as only 1 person on duty took his time. After the long wait I was informed the computer system was down and he wouldn't be able to help me with a purchase He should have not made us wait all that time. read more

I really like this Target. There is ample parking. It's not overly crowded. I even came to this location a few years ago for Black Friday and it was well organized. Shopping and Starbucks under one roof makes Sharon a happy gal. read more

I just bought popcorn and a bottle of water at their small, food place. All I wanted was a small popcorn and a drink. The girl at the counter seemed so huffy and irritated having someone like me disturb her quiet time. She couldn't even find the Barcode on my water so I had to get something similar for her to scan. Couldn't she had punched in the numbers? Also when I asked for a small bag, she gave me a large bag and rang it as large. She gave some mumbled excuse that it was the only size they had. This is the last time I'll give this section of Target business. Rude and downright terrible manners. Maybe they 're best suited for cleaning up the bathrooms or flipping burgers down the road. read more

Love that there is Co2 refills available at the customer service dens for soda stream machines. Also a Starbucks inside. Right next to a dollar store, and pet smart great location ! read more

As of December 4th; I received provisional credit from my bank; but Target still has not owned up to the mistake nor have they apologized. Shame on me; I should have just went to Apple to purchase the IPAD but what's done is done. Live and learn. Target is a large corporation who doesn't care about it consumers! read more

Pretty decent place to shop at. The store is well laid out and they seem to have a lot of what you need. Love how they have popcorn you can buy. Pretty easy to get in and out of the store. Much better than the one in Kingston which is why we drive the extra distance to this one. Oh yeah they also have a soda machine to buy drinks if your thirsty. read more

I've been to this Target many times now since my original review. I am confident in saying that the negative experience discussed in my original review was a stand alone issue, as I don't have any complaints about this store since. In fact, it's one of the nicer Target stores on the South Shore. read more