This is not true. I live in Minneapolis where Target is based. They started and promoted a policy with other corporations to donate 5% of their profits to community charities. They have done so for years. They support many fine organizations, especially arts and education. They have never said what is claimed in the post. They also treat their employees with respect, hiring the disabled and giving decent benefits. If it weren't for Target, a lot of fine organzations that serve communities around the USA would be gone.

Maybe Walmart started the rumors.

I didn't read on that far. lol Explains a lot.
It is a true story, regardless. The guidelines are set by the Company. Pretty smooth.

Target has a right to donate as they wish because our Military insures that freedom. Target is a multi million dollar operation. I am sure losing my business won't break them. Losing the business of all military families won't break them. Losing the business of all Vietnam Vets won't break them. Losing the business of all retired military won't break them. They will continue to operate. They will continue to take FREEDOM for granted. They have the right to be unpatriotic because My Son, and many like him, are in the military giving them that right.
When they refuse to support a Toys for Tots or a Vietnam Veterans monument, I have to wonder if this is an American owned company? It doesn't seem like anything a true American would want to be noted for.
The Military has insured our right to make choices. I choose to never spend another dollar in a Target store. jmo Judy

the collection of toys outside their store would be against the lease in some cases. (I work in the real estate dept. of my law firm). Some leases will actually have a stipulation in it what a lessee can use the "outside parcel" for and their assigned # of parking spaces. It may have been easier for Target to lump their response under their policy for charitable contributions rather than spend X amount of dollars contacting their landlord, having to deal with landlord's attorney and then having to get their own attorney involved and pay even more money to have the lease amended or to get written permission for the Marines to collect toys. Mind boggling isn't it.

I personally cannot see why they couldn't contribute a little something, but they have rules and standards that their accountants must answer to the IRS for.

So you see there could simply be other factors other than a french against american thing. Not to mention boycotting may hurt them, but won't change anything about their policies if they don't know why their being boycotted.

There is some truth to this but I guess the most of it is an Urban Legend. The truth is that they do deny the Marines the access for Toys for Tots and according to the Marines they are one of the only major stores that does deny it.

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Check out snopes.com when a fishy story like this comes out. Often times the story is false.

I'm dumbfounded and disgusted, please tell me this isn't true.....
Really sad, they do profit from us, don't they? Its one thing not to give.....but those responses and policies....its just to much.
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http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/t/target-viet.htm

thanks Elaine....smile..ce

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the cut of benifits throws me though ..and that is why I'm gonna call them on it?I'm a curious little bugger...chuckle..ce

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A company will try and cut cost where ever they can. If no one calls them on it then they get away with it.....Definately a human rights issue.

Throughout history those who server their country are unfortunately not treated well.......we humans have alot of lessons to learn from our beautiful animal friends.

a division of LVMH

that any and all companies, whose employees are called to military duty ..must continue what ever they were doing before...and that the job must be there upon return...they are not suspose to be allowed to change any status's on the bases of military service alone...
now I'm not naive enough not to know there are ways around all of that ..but basically the law is to protect those called to serve...ce

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i don't agree with military bashing either, and i would be surprised if this was the company's intent. otherwise it would be commercial suicide, and i would certainly hope they wouldn't be that stupid.

They also own these other companies...
Moët & Chandon *
Dom Pérignon
Veuve Clicquot *
Krug
Mercier
Ruinart
Château d'Yquem *
Chandon Estates *
Hennessy *
Cloudy Bay
Cape Mentelle
Newton
MountAdam


TAG Heuer *
Ebel *
Zenith *
Christian Dior Watches *
Fred *
Chaumet *
OMAS *

Louis Vuitton *
Loewe *
Celine *
Berluti *
Kenzo *
Christian Lacroix *
Givenchy *
Marc Jacobs *
Fendi *
StefanoBi
Emilio Pucci *
Thomas Pink *
Donna Karan *
eLUXURY *


DFS *
Miami Cruiseline Services *
Sephora *
Le Bon Marché *
La Samaritaine *
sephora.com *

Parfums Christian Dior *
Guerlain *
Parfums Givenchy *
Kenzo Parfums *
Laflachère *
Bliss *
BeneFit Cosmetics *
Fresh *
Make Up For Ever *
Acqua di Parma *
Perfumes Loewe *


Tajan *
D.I group *
Connaissance des Arts *

Quote from their web site--
"Today, 56,000 employees, 63% of whom are based outside France, share the Group's values. Besides its community action for human development - for example LVMH House, the LVMH-ESSEC Chair and the LVMH Asia Scholarships - LVMH carries out a number of initiatives through its commitment to protecting the environment. Faithful to its vocation as a patron, the Group is also involved in culture and heritage, humanitarian action, education and supporting young artists and designers."

to carry benefits....

It is an employment contract that can be entered into or not.....

We must all be aware of what we are getting ourselves into and signing.

I also am pleased with the ones they do support..but I would like to hear how they repley to the letter..is it just that they can only donate so much and they have there choices set which is certainly understandable..or...are they military bashing?I think "for me" that would matter ..not that they don't support ..but the voice that explains it ...ya know?ce

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I agree with you. The charities are great, but to deny the Marines to collect Toys for Tots???? That cost them nothing, and still NO? Although they will great you at the door with there credit card application....funny. I don't agree with their employee ethics either...the military is supporting us. It truly can not be that much of a financial burden on them to maintain their benefits...

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Not american owned....

who are you to dictate where a company donates their money. i for one am quite pleased with the charities they have chosen. to each his own.

I too have spent my fair share there....I love Target, but if it is true that is a disgrace...I am very disappointed.

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I just spent $400 in toys there yesterday.

Betty,Buddy, MightyDog and Mardi

managers about it...I'll let ya know if I get any answers or tossed on my bum...curious...ce

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