Retail Experience: Target vs. Walmart
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What is a key aspect that differentiates the shopping experience at Target from Walmart?

  • Walmart exclusively sells designer clothing.
  • Target offers a more upscale shopping experience. (correct)
  • Walmart has better customer service.
  • Target is primarily a grocery store.

    • Which statement about the store locations is correct?

  • Walmart has fewer stores than Target in the US.
  • Walmart operates over 4,700 stores in the US. (correct)
  • Both stores have the same unit rate of stores.
  • Target has a higher number of stores per state than Walmart.

    • Which factor contributes to Walmart offering lower grocery prices than Target?

  • Walmart focuses on utilitarian products. (correct)
  • Target targets high-end clientele.
  • Walmart sells only fresh produce.
  • Walmart has a smaller selection of grocery products.

    • What was Target's announced goal for minimum wage for its employees by 2020?

    <p>$15 to $24 per hour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Walmart's treatment of employees come under scrutiny?

    <p>Walmart's wages are often below the minimum standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one outcome of the price comparison conducted by Business Insider in 2016?

    <p>Grocery prices at Target were higher than Walmart's.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique feature of Target impacts its customer experience?

    <p>Partnerships with celebrities for product lines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Walmart's store availability compare to Target's?

    <p>Walmart is open 24 hours, while Target has limited hours.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Retail Experience Comparison: Target vs. Walmart

    • Target is perceived as a high-end retail experience, offering amenities and designer goods, while Walmart is viewed as a utilitarian, "get-and-go" store.

    Convenience

    • Target has a limited presence with approximately 1,900 stores across the US, having a unit rate of 36 stores per state.
    • Walmart operates 4,717 stores nationwide and offers 24/7 service.

    Product Quality

    • Target offers affordable, high-quality designer clothing and self-care products, collaborating with celebrities.
    • Walmart's product quality is considered a disadvantage, lagging behind Target in designer collaborations, despite efforts to enhance product quality.

    Employee Treatment

    • Both Target and Walmart have faced challenges in employee treatment.
    • Target increased its minimum wage to 11/hourin2017withagoalof11/hour in 2017 with a goal of 11/hourin2017withagoalof15-$24/hour by 2020.
    • Walmart, with a reported $7.25/hour minimum wage, faced criticism for slow wage increases and worker policy issues (e.g., transgender worker complaints).

    Grocery Prices

    • A 2016 Business Insider study compared grocery prices between Walmart and Target in Richmond, VA.
    • Target's grocery bill for 31 items was $110.25.
    • Walmart's grocery bill for the same items was $95.98. This suggests lower prices at Walmart.

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    This quiz compares the retail experiences of Target and Walmart, highlighting differences in convenience, product quality, and employee treatment. Understand the unique offerings of each retailer and their impacts on consumer perceptions and worker welfare.

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