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Target has a rating of 2.3 stars from 1,739 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about Target most frequently mention customer service, gift card, and online order problems. Target ranks 3rd among Department Store sites.

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    248
  • Value
    221
  • Shipping
    178
  • Returns
    165
  • Quality
    193
Positive reviews (last 12 months): 20.7%
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Top Positive Review

“Target”

Dee C.
3/29/24

Target is my go-to retailer for its combination of affordability, convenience, and variety. Whether I'm shopping for groceries, household essentials, or clothing, Target consistently delivers quality products at reasonable prices. I appreciate the ease of shopping both in-store and online, as well as the frequent deals and promotions available to Target Circle members

Date of experience: 3/28/24
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Top Critical Review

“Reading that Target missed it's 'mark' on sales - not surprised”

Gin L.
11/20/24

I was an avid Target fan years ago when they sold brands that people actually liked and wanted to wear. Then for some reason, who ever they have as buyers lately, are totally missing the mark, esp on clothing. I never see anyone looking (or buying) their clothes these days. I only buy here for my 5% off w/Red card purchases on certain items. Have no idea if they can 'recoup' as they've been 'in the dumps' now for years imo.

Date of experience: 11/20/24
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Thumbnail of user louisac15
GB
12 reviews
51 helpful votes
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October 2nd, 2020

I don't like target at all! They have some very anti American views! They support BLM not the meaning the anarchy that comes with it! It's funny as they were the main victims of the looting! They give vile ppl like Chrissy teigan a line when she bailed out child sex offenders what kind of company is this! I will never shop there again they've showed their true colours!

Date of experience: October 2, 2020

Thumbnail of user dorrelb
Virginia
13 reviews
15 helpful votes
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February 5th, 2015

My very first time shopping at Target was this past Christmas. I purchased gifts for my three grand sons. My five year old did not receive his gift until after new Years. No communication during this time, mind you I was promised Christmas Eve arrival the latest. Shame on you Target! The price was right though.

Date of experience: February 5, 2015

Thumbnail of user michaels3699
Washington
1 review
24 helpful votes
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February 5th, 2020

Web site has awful functionality, but I finally got registered and then received two emails and one text message confirmation.
Instead of getting the delivery, I learned that my order had been canceled.
No apologies. No further attempts to fulfill the order.
Even customer service said nobody was available, so I should call again tomorrow

Date of experience: February 5, 2020

Thumbnail of user jennyr28
California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
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May 8th, 2017

Target online is a mess. I ordered a coffee table posted on their website and received the wrong table twice. Turns out the picture posted was no longer available. I then tried to order a pair of pants and shoes that have yet to arrive. The shipment date was May 1st and the shipping info say's "in transit". I then recieved an email from asking how I liked my purchase... really? It took 3 tries to contact them but when I finally did they offered me a refund before even asking if I still wanted the items. Digging deeper I find out the items are low in stock. Terrible, TERRIBLE online service and communication between the warehouse, staff and customers. Get it together Target, you're big enough to handle this more professionally.

Date of experience: May 8, 2017

Thumbnail of user camp3
California
4 reviews
10 helpful votes
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June 4th, 2018

Everything is so poorly made and mass-produced that it falls apart after a few days. But the prices are sooo expensive for what it is. I can get some of the same things at the dollar store. I purchased some shirts, washed them and they became muted, lopsided, uneven, full of holes and loose threads. Can't wear them in public. The website sucks so much too! Weird layout, hard to navigate. They ship your items one by one. Waste of packaging and time. Why can't you mail out 3 shirts together? Why must I wait 2 weeks just to receive them all? Doesn't make sense. Customer service is a joke, don't bother.

Date of experience: June 4, 2018

Thumbnail of user jennifere33
California
1 review
1 helpful vote
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March 20th, 2016

Horrible online ordering. Have frequently receive the wrong items and orders arrive seperately on different days because not all items come from the same store... unbelievable how poorly this is operated

Date of experience: March 20, 2016

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Colorado
1 review
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June 29th, 2018

I've purchased from Target (in stores and online) for years. Last order is overdue by 9 days, UPS admitted (7 days ago) that they cannot locate the shipment and I have spent 2 days trying to chat online (no one is available to 'chat') along with multiple phone calls to Target just to get a refund for items not received. I am not happy at all and will avoid Target whenever possible in the future.

Date of experience: June 29, 2018

Thumbnail of user lindal214
Alabama
3 reviews
30 helpful votes
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September 18th, 2016

My first visit to this place was my last! I bought a single CD & store security saw it rung up. Then, as I was ready to leave, he announced very loudly for me to stop so he could see my purchase. It was a CD and not even in a bag! Who does that to a little old lady? What an $#*!!

Date of experience: September 18, 2016

Thumbnail of user annaf614
New Mexico
1 review
2 helpful votes
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May 10th, 2021

Had anniversary gift shipped to store. It was marked received. Email sent out processing takes 24-72 hours and won't be billed until picked up. We have have billed but were not notified available for picked. A day later, order was canceled by Target but our account is still billed. Husband has been on phone numerous times, had to repeat on every transfer. BAD service.

Tip for consumers:
Ship to store is an issue. We are going on 2 weeks, have been billed for an item that the order has been canceled by Target.

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Date of experience: May 10, 2021

Thumbnail of user mariam1899
California
6 reviews
7 helpful votes
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December 10th, 2021

Target hires rude, stupid people to man their "chat" which you are forced to use when they send you defective merchandise, or you don't receive it at all. We made the mistake of spending hundreds at Target for Christmas this year, only to have to deal with their pain in the arse, IQ80, rude customer service. Do yourself a favor and just go ahead & stop using their credit card so you can ask a reputable company to refund you. We'll be returning as many items as we can, Target. You can stick your ill-gained profits up your corporate azz.

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None. Will be returning since we don't want to support anti-American shysters.

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Date of experience: December 10, 2021

Thumbnail of user triciar6
Minnesota
2 reviews
5 helpful votes
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December 4th, 2016

Ordereda few different orders and 2 were wrong items shipped, but they were awesome to remedy the situation quickly and made things right. Great shipping and easy shopping experience, sometimes customer service was tough understanding not clear English but worked thru it.

Date of experience: December 3, 2016

Thumbnail of user jenl38
Maine
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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December 7th, 2015

I have been trying to order ONE thing at target.com for almost 2 hours. I've chatted online and was shipped overseas for a call to customer service. Both agents were fine but after all this trouble it's not worth the wait to log into my account. Each time I'm sent a password reset via email, it's "expired". I expected more from Target. SO frustrating and a really negative online shopping experience. It's like Y2K but this is 2015! Don't bother shopping at target online. I hate to say it but Walmart was way easier...

Date of experience: December 7, 2015

Thumbnail of user lisa.ragazzo58
New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
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April 18th, 2023

Target switched high "refund" from original form of payment for defective item to a gift card claiming their "system" could not process.
I purchased a patio set which rusted within 4 months. Target agreed to return and refund my money. Paid for a truck to return set according to Target's directions. In the end, they wanted the refund to be as a gift card and not to my original form of payment. Nothing was ever stated about that change.

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Date of experience: April 18, 2023

Thumbnail of user someonesn
New Mexico
1 review
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November 22nd, 2017

I tried Walmart online and will never, ever do it a again. It was a total nightmare and I should have known. I wasted hours of my time for when I thought I was supposed to be saving time. Target on the other had was my second choice. I wish I had made it my first. Not only was the same products cheaper but with was easy and it did save me time. No messed up order issues, no long waits at the store, no long waits on hold with customer service in India. Target needs to get some credit for their amazing customer service and organization. My Christmas gift to everyone is this advice. Do not shop Walmart online, if you want to shop online your holidays should run as planned with Target.com

Date of experience: November 20, 2017

Thumbnail of user williamsonu
Germany
6 reviews
0 helpful votes
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January 18th, 2021

Thank God I have found a place I can share about my experience with Target. They have the widest selection of home improvement materials and implements. The prices are not too expensive, but they are just slightly above those you would get from individual product specialist stockers.

Date of experience: March 6, 2017

Thumbnail of user scottk239
Rhode Island
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
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December 26th, 2018

So when Target promises you a date that allows you to get your package in time for your big event don't believe them. They missed the delivery date for Christmas. Then they tell you to please accept our apologies and that you will be getting a gift certificate. When the gift certificate actually came through--A whooping $5. Why bother! You might as well send me nothing and let me know you don't give a $#*! about me.

Date of experience: December 26, 2018

Thumbnail of user cassies45
Illinois
1 review
1 helpful vote
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July 2nd, 2019

Ordered a hoverboard for a Christmas present. Internal issue with the battery but because it's past their measly 90 day return policy they won't exchange it at all! Now we are stuck with an expensive, defective item! Not an adequate return policy for an item of this magnitude! Also, service was not overly helpful and really didn't offer any sort of assistance. They have their "canned" responses and that's it. Very disappointing. I'll be thinking twice before ordering "cyber monday" deals this Christmas!

Date of experience: July 2, 2019

Thumbnail of user alisas13
Georgia
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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August 30th, 2017

I'm not sure about all Target stores. The one in the San Mateo CA area, customer service can be scattered... I have asked serveral workers on occasion for a location of an item. Either the worker acts like they do not understand English or I'm told, they are not sure... food section workers are very helpful, sometimes walking me over to certain areas... but not everyone is on the same page.

Date of experience: August 30, 2017

Thumbnail of user rachelig
New York
1 review
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May 17th, 2016

I've tried to place an order on target.com for the past 3 days. The site keeps crashing. Coupon code that they sent me directly isn't working. I wasted so much time on this order. At the end of the game I couldn't even checkout. It told me my cart was empty! Don't waste your time. Shop somewhere else.

Date of experience: May 17, 2016

Thumbnail of user rebeccahh
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 21st, 2011

I purchased a gift card for a family in need to purchase Christmas gifts for their children. Nearly 2 weeks later, after numerous emails & phone calls, 3 days before Christmas, as best I can tell, the gift card was never shipped. I have been given the run around, & most recently told to call back in 2 days, to get a refund. There has been zero effort to remedy the situation, on the part of Target customer service. I uderstand that mistakes happen but I am incredibly frustrated at the way the problem has been handled, after the fact. I will take my business & my dollars elsewhere & encourage others to do so as well.

Date of experience: December 21, 2011

Thumbnail of user normand128
Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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May 17th, 2021

I applied for a Target red Card got approved for 200 limit yes that right only 200. If you have bad credit or rebuilding you get 300 from any other Card Services. I had the card for a Year and 4 weeks never late on payments at all and No increase. Sad I know target is a joke

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Date of experience: May 17, 2021

Thumbnail of user natashab35
California
12 reviews
10 helpful votes
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February 1st, 2017

It's been awhile but the last few times I went there was because a friend wanted to go. I didn't really have any thing in mind to buy, but they had furniture that was interesting. I liked the home decor items.

Date of experience: January 31, 2017

Thumbnail of user fredd245
North Carolina
1 review
2 helpful votes
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July 7th, 2022

Target is an excellent company. They are very customer experience focused. There's literally something for everyone, from trendy clothes, must have decore, toys, makeup, groceries... you name it, they got it. Oh and let's not forget the on-site Starbucks. The stores are always clean and nicely presented. The flow of the store is perfect! You literally will walk in and browse through everything. Which is probably why I always spend so much money every time I visit a Target.

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Date of experience: July 6, 2022

Thumbnail of user vickil468
New Jersey
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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November 14th, 2023

Was directed to target to purchase. They are not transparent. They said in stock and when I went to click on by now it would not allow me. It said check back on November 10. Stayed up till midnight to check back. Set in stock again when I went to click on by now, it would not allow me once again. The next day it says out of stock. Tried to call customer service. The call went overseas to another country, and the person knew nothing of what I was talking about. I am so sad and discouraged. I would never recommend shopping at target to anyone!

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Date of experience: November 14, 2023

Thumbnail of user lizas96
Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote
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December 10th, 2022

When u say ur going to deliver, deliver dam it. I will NEVER order from Target again! The say they deliver and take a blurry photo of someone's door, not my door! Target can suck my big toe! Thief's are delivering

Date of experience: December 10, 2022

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