Cracking the Cornucopia: Target CEO Dishes on Why Thanksgiving Closure Tradition Endures
In a surprising move four years ago, Target’s CEO Brian Cornell boldly declared that Target stores would be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving. And guess what? The doors have stayed firmly closed ever since. No, it’s not because the automatic doors are stuck – it’s a deliberate decision, folks!
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Thanksgiving Closure: No, It’s Not a Black Friday Prank
In 2020, when the world was grappling with the chaos of the COVID-19 pandemic, Target’s decision to remain closed on Thanksgiving became more than just a policy; it became a super responsible move. You know, like the responsible friend who always reminds you to wear your seatbelt even for a five-minute drive.
Target’s Turkey Day Tradition: A Thanksgiving Closure Saga Unveiled
According to a blog post by the Target bigwig Cornell, it turns out the employees played a pivotal role in this decision. Apparently, the Target team values the holidays as much as your grandma values her secret pumpkin pie recipe.
Cornell spilled the cranberry sauce, stating, “Retail teams tend to see the holidays as an energizing part of what we do.” Energizing, huh? Clearly, they’ve never seen Aunt Martha after too much eggnog.
Turkey Time and Team Unity: Target’s Recipe for a Closed Thanksgiving
Cornell reminisced about the good ol’ days spent in stores during holidays, surrounded by work families. That sense of connectedness is something they cultivate for their team, like a Thanksgiving feast without the awkward family arguments.
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He added, “But we also know there’s no substitute for the real thing, especially on a family-centered holiday like Thanksgiving.” No substitute, just like there’s no substitute for stuffing (the edible kind, not the uncomfortable family conversations).
Closed for Business: How Target’s Team and Business Model Made It Happen
Now, you might wonder how in the world Target manages to pull off this Thanksgiving miracle. Well, it’s all thanks to the Target team and their business model, which is apparently as robust as Grandma’s turkey brine recipe.
Team Target Speaks: Employees’ Role in Sustaining the Thanksgiving Store Closure
“We’ve found new ways to help guests get shopping done at their convenience,” Cornell revealed. Translation: You can still get your shopping fix without leaving the couch. Because let’s face it, who wants to wrestle for the last discounted TV when you can do it with a click and a sip of cocoa?
Bulls-Eye Business: Target’s Winning Formula for Thanksgiving Closure Success
In conclusion, Target’s guests “won’t have to miss a beat of their Black Friday week shopping.” So there you have it, folks – while the turkeys are getting a day off, you can still dive into Black Friday deals without breaking a sweat. Now that’s a win-win, brought to you by Target and a sprinkle of holiday humor!
