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Stacy Fernández is a freelance writer, project manager and communications specialist. She’s worked at The Texas Tribune, The Dallas Morning News and run social for The Education Trust New York. Her favorite hobby is finding hidden gems at the thrift store, she loves a good audio book and is a chocolate enthusiast.

Stacy Fernandez

Woman talking(l), Target sign(c), Long lines(r)

‘T.J. Maxx does the same thing’: Target worker reveals the real reason your store may have long lines—but no cashiers

Alexandra Samuels is a national political reporter and contributor to the Daily Dot, where she started as an intern covering politics in the summer of 2016. She enjoys all things Marvel, keeping up with the latest TikTok trends, long walks with her pup, and reading murder-mystery novels.

Alexandra Samuels

Items on shelf(l), man talking(c), Target logo(r)

‘Hopefully none of my managers see this’: Target worker shows how he’s forced to trick customers

Woman with cucumber(l), Target sign(c), Woman talking(r)

‘Wouldn’t it just be easier to remove the cucumbers from the shelves?’: Target shopper puts cucumber in her cart. Then she gets a voicemail

Brooke Sjoberg is a freelance writer who graduated with her Bachelors in Journalism from the University of Texas at Austin in 2020.

Brooke Sjoberg

Syrup bottles on shelves(l), Woman talking(c), Target sign(r)

‘Did you know this?’: Woman shops Pearl Milling, Log Cabin, Cary’s maple syrup. Then she learns why you should buy this Target Good & Gather bottle instead

Rachel Joy Thomas is a music journalist, freelance writer, and hopeful author who resides in Austin, Texas.

Rachel Joy Thomas

Target Store Sign(l) Man sharing video of him being at Target(c) Target closed shelves(r)

‘WHAT HAPPENED TO THE TARGET I LOVED’: Target shopper has to wait 10 minutes for employee to unlock the sock case

Amelie Allen was a trending intern at the Daily Dot. She&#8217;s a senior at the University of Arizona, where she studies political science and journalism. In her free time, she enjoys reading, puppetry, and watching old movies.

Amelie Allen

‘Y’all didn’t even let me cash out’: Target shopper says worker blocked her from using Circle Rewards

Mustafa Gatollari has been an internet culture writer for over a decade. He has a passion for connecting what’s trending on social media to solid research—helping to separate clout-chasing claims from facts.

Mustafa Gatollari

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‘When Target gaslights you’: Target shopper orders item for drive-up. She has to go in store herself

Nina Hernandez is a writer, journalist, music critic, and culture commentator based in Austin, Texas.

Nina Hernandez

Woman shares why she is having a rough time shopping at target(l) Tag saying 100 percent polyester(c) Target Store front building(r)

‘Learning about polyester has ruined my Target runs’: Mom says she can’t shop for her child because all the clothes, toys are made with polyester. Should you be worried?

Roku TVs in boxes(l), Man talking(c), Target sign(r)

‘I’ll never be convinced to get a Roku TV’: Man spots 50-inch 4K TV on sale for $229 at Target. Then he takes a closer look

Charlotte is a regular Daily Dot contributor with bylines in Insider, VICE, Glamour, The Independent, and more. She holds a Masters&#8217;s degree in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London.

Charlotte Colombo

Target logo(l), Woman talking(c), Hands scanning item(r)

‘The machine snitched on me’: Target shopper scans 15 items at ’10 items or fewer’ self-checkout. She can’t believe what happens when she scans 11th item

Woman looking shocked(l) Target Store Sign(c) Ember Travel Mug(r)

‘It’s just so hard to predict’: Woman buys 16-ounce Ember travel mug at Target for $80. Then she sees it ‘on sale’ for $143

Woman sharing what happened when you shoplift at target(l) Target Store Sign(c) Woman shoplifting red shirt(r)

‘Let me tell you how messy Target is’: Expert exposes the real reason Target lets you steal

Phil West is a veteran professional writer and editor, and his works include two nonfiction books and articles in myriad print and online publications.

Phil West

woman sharing what she saw at Target(l) Target Store Front(c) Target Ice-cream isle(r)

‘Ohhhhhhh, that makes sense!’: Woman goes to Target ice cream aisle. Then she tries to buy sherbet

A person in a circle explains. In the background there is a typical wall of gift cards.

‘I lost like $200’: Former retail worker reveals how to avoid getting scammed by gift cards this holiday season

Melody Heald is a culture writer. Her work can be found in Glitter Magazine, BUST Magazine, and more.

Melody Heald

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Target