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"Don't trust the prices": Shopper peels back a Target price sticker. Then she s…
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Shopper Uncovers Steep Price Hikes at Target, Igniting Consumer Debate
Consumer Outcry as Shoppers Report Hidden Price Increases at Major Retailer A recent video circulating online has brought to light allegations of significant price increases at Target stores, sparking a wave of consumer concern and debate. The video, uploaded by user Megan Bice, shows her in a Target clothing section, examining price tags on various items. In the footage, Ms. Bice demonstrates how certain clothing items, such as a cardigan, a skirt, and a dress, appear to have had their prices increased, with the new, higher price displayed on a peel-off section of the tag. She points out a cardigan priced at $40, which she suggests would typically be around $20. Similarly, a skirt is shown to have increased from $25 to $30, and a dress from $35 to $40. Ms. Bice expressed her dismay in the video, stating, "The rumors are true about Target prices... I'm fed up. They just want our money. I have to thrift for the rest of my life." The video has ignited a discussion among viewers, with many attributing the price changes to either rising tariffs or corporate greed. One commenter stated, "It's tariffs! Not just a random increase in price," while another countered, "This is corporate greed nothing more. They already had this stock before the tariffs." Some comments also referenced past boycotts of the retailer. Target has not yet issued a public statement regarding these specific claims.
