Target customers are taking to social media to express their disappointment with the store’s Christmas decorations this year. The company has been accused of having "tasteless" and "tacky" holiday displays. This criticism comes as Target has introduced new instructions to employees to smile and make small talk with customers in an effort to boost sales.<\/p>\n
Many customers have taken to TikTok to share their thoughts on the Christmas decorations, with some calling them "cheesy and cheap." One user described the decorations as "tacky at the next level." However, not all customers are unhappy with the decorations, with some praising the company’s 2025 range, particularly the holiday collaboration with New York designer John Derian.<\/p>\n
The criticism of the Christmas decorations comes as Target has introduced a new policy requiring store associates to smile, make eye contact, and greet or wave to customers who approach within 10 feet. If a customer is less than 10 feet away, employees are instructed to ask if they need help or how their day is going. This initiative, known as the "10-4 Program," is aimed at improving the customer experience at Target’s nearly 2,000 locations across the country.<\/p>\n
The introduction of the new policy follows a period of sluggish sales for Target. The company reported a 1.9% decline in comparable sales in the second quarter of 2025, including a 3.2% decline in store sales. However, digital sales rose 4.3%. Target’s executives have pledged to invest $4 billion this year in new stores, remodels, technology, and supply chain improvements to restore the company’s appeal to loyal shoppers.<\/p>\n
Target’s renewed focus on customer experience is a response to the company’s declining sales. The introduction of the "10-4 Program" and the new Christmas decorations are part of the company’s efforts to improve customer satisfaction and restore the "Target magic" that once attracted loyal shoppers. According to Adrienne Costanzo, Target’s chief stores officer, the company is "making adjustments and implementing new ways to improve connection during the most important time of the year."<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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