Target Corporate Social Responsibility
is seen as slightly higher on the discount hierarchy, so when there is a recession, they trade down to Wal-Mart, dollar stores and warehouse stores to save even more money on staples (Marketwatch, 2010). The political environment is less a factor in Target’s business, until of course it affects the economy. There have been increasing warning signs of a pending recession, in many cases due to political policies that are hurting the economy. Target in particular is feeling stress from an increase in tariffs and other trade barriers, especially where China is concerned, as that country is a major supplier for Target. Target was among the companies that have publicly… Continue Reading...
