339b31b11d ^ Trinh, Jean (October 17, 2015). All Rights Reserved. Target Corporation. Target has a no-solicitation rule at its properties, as it seeks to provide a "distraction-free shopping experience for its guests." Exemptions to this policy were previously made for the Salvation Army red kettles and bell-ringers outside Target stores during the holidays through Christmas. .. In the early 1990s, they ceased sales of toy guns that looked realistic and limited its toy gun selection to ones that were brightly colored and oddly shaped. All of the stores' packaging is done with a modified paperboard/clamshell option and has goals for phasing out plastic wrap completely.[89].
Star Tribune. Discount Store News. Retrieved 2015-06-20. Other promotional restrictions may apply. Target started sponsoring stock cars in 2001 with Sterling Marlin, when Chip Ganassi bought into the Felix Sabates stock car team.[citation needed] In the 2002 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season, the No. In 2007, Target Corporation agreed to reduce their sales on all materials containing polyvinyl chloride (PVC).[85] Testers found toxic lead and phthalates and large amounts of PVC in toys, lunchboxes, baby bibs, jewelry, garden hoses, mini blinds, Christmas trees, and electronics.[85] Several studies have shown that chemicals in vinyl chloride can cause serious health problems for children and adults.[85] The University of Illinois Medical Center in Chicago states that people who use products containing PVC can become exposed with harmful toxic phthalates and lead, which eventually can become a big contributor with dioxins.[85] Lois Gibbs, executive director of the Center for Health, Environment and Justice, stated, "Target is doing the right thing by moving away from PVC and switching to safer alternatives."[85] Other companies reducing the PVC on their shelves include Walmart, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, Nike, and Apple.[85] Target stores have been taking environmental measures by reusing materials within their stores and recycling products such as broken hangers, cardboard, and rechargeable batteries.[86] Target is beginning to reduce energy use with energy-efficient storefronts, and reducing waste with recycling programs.[87] All Target stores in the United States use plastic carts with metal frames. In 2005, Target and the Salvation Army[81] created a joint effort called "The Target/Salvation Army Wish List", where online shoppers could donate goods to the organization for hurricane victims by buying them directly from Target.com between November 25, 2005, and January 25, 2006. ^ "Target buys Fedco for SuperT". Target Corporation competes directly against other discount retailers, mainly Kmart and Walmart.
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