Target To Continue Closing Its Stores On Thanksgiving

Target To Continue Closing Its Stores On Thanksgiving

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Business, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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Target started opening on Thanksgiving a decade ago, affecting Black Friday sales. Analysts noted a decline in Black Friday sales due to this policy. There were complaints about employees missing family time. Despite this, December sales rose by 8.2% last year.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did Target start opening its stores on Thanksgiving?

Last year

Two decades ago

A decade ago

Five years ago

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the effects of Target opening on Thanksgiving?

Decreased Black Friday sales

Increased Black Friday sales

No change in sales

Sales moved to Cyber Monday

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the analysts' view on the impact of opening on Thanksgiving?

It improved employee satisfaction

It cut into Black Friday sales

It had no impact on sales

It boosted Black Friday sales

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major complaint about Target's Thanksgiving policy?

Stores were understaffed

Stores were too crowded

Prices were too high

Employees had to work on a family holiday

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to December sales when stores were closed on Thanksgiving?

They dropped significantly

They rose by 8.2%

They remained the same

They decreased by 8.2%