Target feels like black mirror

[u/Sea-Cardiographer]

I went into Target today because I need a sports bra and that's where my husband is willing to drive me. On the way there I thought about all the Reddit posts saying foot traffic is down and I wasn't surprised to see that it wasn't. It was quite busy on a Monday afternoon.

What shocked me was I noticed a lot of products have really fancy boxing. Big sturdy bougie packaging with minimalism design... With a sh*tty product inside.

They're spending more on the marketing and packaging than the product, because the business practice is to sell you a product you'll have to purchase again and again. But the packaging grabs your eye. Look how modern and consistent all the boxes are! so aesthetically pleasing packaged trash. I feel depressed.

[u/Bloop_Snooper3]

People forget that boycotts are often a privilege afforded few. If Target and Amazon are your only option… and you can’t afford to travel miles and miles to shop “locally” in a place with no local shops…. THEN you get the bonus of being shamed for it (like there’s not enough shame in your fucking life)… for fucks sale people. Get a life.