I'm sorry to say I don't love Target as much any more. Years ago, when this store first opened, everything was great, the employees were kind, courteous and helpful. It's sad to see that this store has gone to hell...even with recent renovation, the feel of shopping here is not as pleasant as before. Year after year, more and more rude, incompetent, uneducated and irresponsible employees show up. I've had quite a few unpleasant occurrences here and all because of the people that work there makes it difficult to continue loving Target! I wonder if the corporate office even cares about how poorly they behave and serve customers. Is it just a necessary head count they keep, rather than competent individuals?!
I tried not to name names but unfortunately this lady (and term is used loosely), "Valerie" definitely tried me one time too many and needs to be retrained, or TRAINED! She has a big mouth and lack comprehension. Last year a manager already told me she'd address some issues with her, but who knows what happened behind close doors, after all, they are all on the same team. At the time that manager told me in the future, ask for a higher up manager should I need to do "more complex transactions". The complex transaction I had her do was basic simple math. She couldn't even figure things out, got frustrated and acted like she was a victim. Why Target???Why Would you hire this type??
Unfortunately I had the opportunity of having to interact with her once again. Before I said anything as I approached the customer service counter, she already opened her big mouth and started to loudly recite "NOT TAKING RETURNS, EXCHANGES, REFUNDS." (Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic). I started to attempt to tell her what I needed...She could not stop her mouth from yapping the same words to interrupt me again. So I said "how do you know what I need/want? But actually, I want a manager to help me instead" recalling what they told me last year when she couldn't do simple math to ask for a manager. Then, her loud mouth opened up again and very rudely said, "Oh it's you, I remember you". I didn't say another word to her and asked another guy at the Dept. who was standing there for a manager. He just said I think she (Valerie) is getting someone. Damn, no one wants to do anything extra here!
Finally, a "manager" for that time of the day came over. I explained what I needed and she processed it without giving me havoc, while I also told her how rude this "lady" was. Tracey (manager) assured me she'd address it with her. (Valerie). Whether she does or not, I'm sure this Valerie would still be the same person, same attitude, and the like in the future. I suggest if you ever get her and need more than a robotic checkout of your items, please do yourself a favor and get someone else to help you. Trust me, it will save you a whole lot of time!
Very disappointed to have had so many foul encounters at this Target over recent years. Having to communicate with this "lady" certainly left a bad taste in my mouth again and again, and I'd now rather travel a bit farther to shop at another Target hoping for better experience!
Side note- I've had the great luck of purchasing many expired groceries here. At one point, I was helping them sort all the expired canned goods while I shopped, and pointed out to them to take them down. So, make sure you check the expiration dates of everything before you buy!!
Ps- it's true that the bathrooms are usually pretty DISGUSTING! read more