As a shopping editor, I have nightmares about a few things, one being New York City street rats. The other all-consuming panic I have is finding a cute piece of clothing, looking at the size range, and realizing, yet again, that it doesn’t cater to the average American woman—currently a size 16.
Thankfully, as more and more brands catch on and create cute clothes to fit everybody, the availability of on-trend, chic fall clothing items is soaring. After scrolling for a few hours during a late-night TV binge, I have to admit that I did heavy damage to my credit card when I stumbled across these inclusive finds.
As a plus-size editor, I always feel tempted to buy cute clothing whenever I see it. Let’s face it—when is it ever going to exist again? After years of hoarding and donating clothes season after season, I’m sure these elevated fall basics will last. Below, shop the 36 best plus-size fall clothing items.
In the wake of intense right-wing backlash over its Pride Month merchandise, Target reported Wednesday that its second-quarter sales have dipped for the first time in six years.
According to a new report, Target’s comparable sales declined by 5.4% during its second quarter, which ended on July 29. The sharp dip in sales is partially due to controversy over the company’s LGBTQ+ and Pride Month merchandise, CEO Brian Cornell confirmed during a conference call on Wednesday.
Target began selling its LGBTQ+ merchandise in May, ahead of Pride Month in June. The apparel drew homophobic reactions, with some customers confronting and threatening Target employees at various sites nationwide. In June, Target stores located in five states had to be evacuated after receiving bomb threats.
Target announced that it would make changes to the collection, which included “removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior.” Some of its stores in the South moved the collection to the back of the store in light of the backlash.
Cornell said in the conference call on Wednesday that moving forward, the company is applying what they learned from the situation as they “navigate an ever-changing operating and social environment,” Quartz reported.
“The reaction is a signal for us to pause, adapt and learn so that our future approach to these moments balances celebration, inclusivity and broad-based appeal,” Target’s Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington said in the conference call, according to NPR.
Anheuser-Busch InBev, the parent company of Bud Light, experienced a similar drop in U.S. sales and profits following backlash over a company marketing campaign that featured transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
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Target is one of our all-time favorite places to shop; after all, who can resist the elevated home decor and furniture offerings, the expansive beauty section, and of course its fashion offerings — all at an affordable price point?! We’re especially impressed with the retailer’s wide assortment of high-quality chic clothing and accessories, whether it’s gorgeous dresses , the ultra-soft Stars Above pajamas, or comfortable footwear, like the editor- and TikTok-loved Blakely Rhinestone Mule Heels. However, when it comes to experimenting with our personal style, we always turn to the brand’s Future Collective line.
Target’s Future Collective is an apparel and accessories line that partners with various style and culture influencers to create a limited-edition, trend-driven collection. This is the collection to browse if you’re looking to add something unique to your closet. Target previously worked with style expert Kahlana Barfield Brown, NYC-based fashion editor and stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, and Brooklyn-based fashion creative Alani Noelle. For its fourth installment, Target tapped Atlanta-based fashion influencer and creative Reese Blutstein, who’s all about vintage trends and neutral, earthy tones.
Blutstein’s Future Collective collection is perfect for the fall with tailored blazers and trench coats, cardigans and chunky sweaters, and casual yet statement-making denim. The line will add that quintessential autumnal vibe to your wardrobe, whether it’s a flowy pleated midi dress that lends itself to layering or closet staples like a button-down bodysuit. The prints and patterns offered are ideal for the color-changing leaves, the pumpkin patches, and everything else fall has to offer. The collection also has a cute croissant bag we’re eyeing for a statement-making handbag. The clothing is available in sizes ranging from XXS-4X and 00-30, with most pieces under $45.
Check out a sneak peek of some of our favorite pieces ahead. You can shop the entire collection on Aug. 20.
Target’s quarterly sales declined for the first time in six years, with one company executive blaming the drop on the “strong reaction” to its Pride merchandise. Target faced a backlash against its LGBTQ+ merchandise earlier this year, with some conservative shoppers vowing to boycott the store.
The retailer’s sales at stores open at the same time a year ago declined 5.4% in the second quarter, the company said on Wednesday. On a conference call to discuss the results, executives, including CEO Brian Cornell, primarily blamed wider economic issues for the drop, such as pinched consumers who are cutting back on spending amid higher inflation and the resumption of student loan payments this fall.
But some executives also pointed to the Pride backlash as an issue that ate into sales. “The headwinds were incremental, including the strong reaction to this year’s Pride assortment,” Chief Growth Officer Christina Hennington added on the call.
Amid criticism in May from some customers over merchandise featuring rainbows and the word “Pride” commemorating the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, the retailer pulled some items off its shelves after employees encountered threats and harassment. Last month, seven U.S. state attorneys general sent a letter to Target warning that some of the clothes sold as part of the company’s Pride month campaigns might violate their state’s child protection laws.
The backlash meant that “many of our store team members face a negative guest reaction to our Pride assortment,” CEO Brian Cornell said on the conference call.
Target’s Pride merchandise line isn’t new; the retailer has offered it for over a decade, Cornell added. But he said that this year workers “began experiencing threats and aggressive actions that affected their sense of safety and well-being while at work.”
Cornell added that Target plans to continue supporting Pride in the future, however the company will adjust its mix of merchandise, timing and other factors moving forward.
General rise in violence and theft
Target is facing issues beyond its entanglement in the culture wars. For one, the company is struggling with a rise in theft and violent incidents at its stores that is costing the retailer hundreds of millions each year.
“During the first five months of this year our stores saw a 120% threat increase involving violence or threats of violence,” Cornell said on Wednesday.
Consumers are also growing more price-sensitive. They’re cutting back on spending after a year of record-high inflation, which is eating into their disposable income, according to Neil Saunders, an analyst at GlobalData, in a Wednesday research note. Target’s sales decline is a “somber” reflection of how consumer habits are shifting, he noted.
“Target is one of the more exposed retailers to the frugal mindset that has taken hold of shoppers,” Saunders said. “This is mostly because a lot of what Target sells is discretionary — and traditionally, a high proportion of sales are unplanned. This is precisely the spending that consumers are curtailing as times get tougher.”
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It’s widely known that Target has mastered the art of collaboration. With a track record spanning more than two decades, the retailer’s history of partnering with designers began in 1999 with the renowned American architect Michael Graves — and it’s been a hit ever since. Who can forget the frenzy surrounding the Lily Pulitzer line in 2019? Anna Sui’s “Gossip Girl”-inspired line? Or the triple designer revelation in 2021, featuring Rixo, Alexis, and Christopher John Rogers? Target’s knack for surprises continues as they unveil their latest venture: a partnership with the timeless American clothing brand Rowing Blazers.
The upcoming limited-edition fall collection arrives just in time for the academic year, seamlessly fusing contemporary trends with iconic preppy styles. Don’t worry, though; when it comes to catering to your unique taste, rest assured you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. The Rowing Blazers x Target collaboration boasts an impressive array of over 100 vibrant, sport-inspired pieces catering to individuals of all ages. From adults to kids, the collection spans apparel and accessories, encompassing rugby shirts, crewnecks, blazers, trousers, and jackets, as well as home, outdoor play, and even options for your four-legged friends.
Sizes will range from XXS to 5X and, per usual, affordability takes center stage. Prices will start as low as $5, and the majority of items will be priced under $30. For context, most of Rowing Blazers’s clothing goes for over $100, which is just one reason why this collaboration is so major. We already spot plaid pieces similar to the Rowing Blazers Indian Madras Camp Shirt and matching Madras shorts, as well as graphic sweaters like the “I’m a Luxury” Sweater famously worn by Princess Diana.
If the photos accurately preview what’s ahead, we’re in for a treat. One snapshot reveals a green velvet hat with the Rowing Blazers logo, a striped football, a chevron paddleball set, and blue-and-white dinnerware plates. Another showcases models donning graphic sweaters, cropped polo shirts, lively outerwear, and captivating patchwork plaid silhouettes.
Excited? Us, too. Make sure to circle early September on your calendar, because that’s when the full Rowing Blazers X Target lookbook will be revealed. While the exact date for its release is yet to be announced, mark your calendars for the official availability on Sunday, Sept. 23, while supplies last.
Keep scrolling to shop our favorite Rowing Blazers pieces and stay tuned for more details on their collaboration with Target as they’re announced.
Target has recalled about 2.2 million scented candles sold exclusively at its stores because the candles’ glass jars may suddenly shatter while the wick is burning.
The recall, issued Thursday by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), affects Threshold Glass Jar 5.5 ounce 1-Wick and 20 ounce 3-Wick Candles sold in a variety of scents like Blue Agave & Cactus, Frosted Holly Berries and Pineapple Sage. Manufactured in Vietnam, the candles come in glass jars that can crack or break during use, posing laceration and burn risks, a the recall notice on its website.
Target has so far received 19 reports of the jars breaking or cracking during use. One such incident caused a minor injury, the CPSC said. Target sold the candles nationwide for between $3 and $12 from February 2020 and July 2023.
Target has recalled millions of Threshold brand candles sold exclusively at its stores because of laceration and burn hazards posed by the products’ glass jars which may shatter during use.
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The recall affected Threshold scented candles with the following item numbers which can be found on the product stickers located on the bottom of the glass jars.
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane -Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0056
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0200
20 oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0266
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Charcoal & Black Teakwood – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0268
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Rose Petal & Lotus – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0271
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Peony & Cherry Blossom – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0275
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pineapple Sage & Sugarcane – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0276
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Woodland Cypress & Bergamot – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0294
20 oz 3-wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0562
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Frosted Holly Berries – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0589
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0679
20oz 3-Wick Jar Macintosh & Pumpkin – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0697
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0701
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0723
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Blue Agave & Cactus – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0743
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Wild Honeysuckle & Lilac – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0774
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Soft Cashmere & Lavender – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-0816
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candied Almond & Vanilla – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1164
20 oz 3-Wick Jar White Gardenia & Jasmine – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-1222
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Spice – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-6795
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Fresh Fraser – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-6993
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Spiced Gingerbread Cookie – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7437
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Red Mandarin & Guava – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7504
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Warm Cider & Cinnamon – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7849
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Water Mint & Eucalyptus – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-7915
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Christmas Velvet – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8165
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Candle Coconut White Woods – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8380
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Caramel Latte – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8559
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Tonka & Vanilla Amber – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8670
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Berry Lemonade & Melon – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8758
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Spice – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8768
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Green Mango & Pomelo – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8942
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Garden Herb & Cucumber – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8993
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Pumpkin Woods – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9017
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Merry Berry – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9120
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Tangerine Ginger – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9293
20 oz Lidded Milky Glass Jar 3-Wick – Orange Blossom & Oak Candle – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9306
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Fresh Fraser – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9690
20 oz 3-Wick Jar Harvest Festival – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-9801
5.5 oz Jar Blue Agave and Cactus Candle – Threshold. Item number: 054-09-8268
The candles were manufactured in Vietnam and Target has so far received 19 reports of the jars breaking or cracking. One such incident caused a minor injury, the CPSC said. Target sold the candles nationwide for between $3 and $12 from February 2020 and July 2023.
Anyone with the candles should stop using it immediately and return it to Target for a full refund, the CPSC said. Customers can also contact Target directly to get a prepaid shipping label to return the product by mail.
The company announced a similar recall for the same brand of candle in May, which included the 14-ounce sizes. They too had problems with the jar’s glass breaking.
Consumers with questions about the recall can contact Target at 1-800-440-0680 or visit help.target.com.
Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch covering business, consumer and financial stories that range from economic inequality and housing issues to bankruptcies and the business of sports.
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Seven U.S. attorneys general sent a letter to Target on Wednesday warning that clothes and merchandise sold as part of the company’s Pride month campaigns might violate their state’s child protection laws.
Republican attorneys general from Indiana, Arkansas, Idaho, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and South Carolina signed the letter, writing that they were “concerned by recent events involving the company’s ‘Pride’ campaign.”
The attorneys said that they believed the campaign was a “comprehensive effort to promote gender and sexual identity among children,” criticizing items like T-shirts that advertised popular drag queens and a T-shirt that said ‘Girls Gays Theys.’ They also highlighted merchandise with “anti Christian designs such as pentagrams, horned skulls and other Satanic products.”
The letter also criticized Target for donating to GLSEN, an LGBTQ+ organization that works to end bullying in schools based on sexual and gender identity. The company stated in a 2020 guide that school staff should not tell parents about a child’s gender or sexual orientation without consulting the child first, something the attorneys general said undermines “parents’ constitutional and statutory rights.”
Take Pride, merchandise display, Target Store, Queens, New York.
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The letter did not include any specific demands nor did it outline how they believe the campaign could violate child protection laws, but the attorneys general did suggest that Target might find it “more profitable to sell the type of Pride that enshrines the love of the United States.”
The attorneys general also said they believed Target’s Pride campaign threatened their financial interests, writing that Target leadership has a “fiduciary duty to our States as shareholders in the company” and suggesting that company officials “may be negligent” in promoting the campaign since it has negatively affected Target’s stock prices and led to some backlash among customers.
“Target’s management has no duty to fill stores with objectionable goods, let alone endorse or feature them in attention-grabbing displays at the behest of radical activists,” the attorneys general wrote. “However, Target management does have fiduciary duties to its shareholders to prudently manage the company and act loyally in the company’s best interests.”
KSTW, a CBS News affiliate, reported that contrary to the letter’s claims, stock prices were less impacted by backlash to the Pride campaign and more by general economic factors. Other retail giants suffered major stock impacts, with some companies like Children’s Place seeing a drop twice as large as Target’s. Inflation and changes in spending habits likely also impacted the retailer, KSTW reported.
Backlash to the Pride campaign did involve threats of violence to Target stores and workers. Some merchandise was relocated to less popular areas of the store, and other pieces, including the swimsuits criticized by the attorneys general, were removed.
“Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and well-being while at work,” Target said in a statement earlier in June. “Given these volatile circumstances, we are making adjustments to our plans, including removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior.”
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Target has removed some Pride merchandise from its stores after facing backlash and threats, the company said Tuesday.
A company spokesperson did not specify which items were being removed, but Target has faced criticism online over swimsuits being sold in its Pride collection.
“For more than a decade, Target has offered an assortment of products aimed at celebrating Pride Month. Since introducing this year’s collection, we’ve experienced threats impacting our team members’ sense of safety and wellbeing while at work,” a company spokesperson said. “Given these volatile circumstances, we are making adjustments to our plans, including removing items that have been at the center of the most significant confrontational behavior. Our focus now is on moving forward with our continuing commitment to the LGBTQIA+ community and standing with them as we celebrate Pride Month and throughout the year.”
Some claimed on social media that swimsuits that were labeled as “tuck-friendly” with “extra crotch coverage” were designed for children. The swimsuits with these labels, however, were only available in adult sizes.
A spokesperson for Target told The Associated Press that the children’s swimsuits in the Pride collection have a different design and label, as well.
Some also complained about the swimsuits in the Pride collection in the product reviews on Target’s website, while others in the reviews praised the company for selling inclusive options.
Target is the latest company to face backlash over support for the LGBTQ+ community. Maybelline and Bud Light have faced boycotts over promotions featuring transgender social-media influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Bud Light sales have dwindled in recent weeks.
Target has recalled close to five million jar candles because of dozens of reports of jars breaking or getting cracked. The recall applies to Target’s Threshold store brand.
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Target is witnessing a rise in “violent” incidents at its stores that is costing the retailer hundreds of millions each year, CEO Brian Cornell said on Wednesday.
The retailer isn’t alone in experiencing an increase in thefts and other problems, Cornell said on a conference call to discuss Target’s most recent quarterly earnings. “[T]heft and organized retail crime are increasingly urgent issues, impacting the team and our guests and other retailers,” he noted.
Shoppers are sometimes “in harm’s way,” he added.
The rise in theft and other incidents at Target locations comes as other stores are also struggling to cope with similar issues. Whole Foods last month temporarily closed one of its flagship stores in San Francisco, citing concerns that crime in the area is endangering its staff. During the pandemic, a rise in so-called smash-and-grab retail robberies impacted retailers across the U.S., with organized theft rings targeting major chains.
“The unfortunate fact is violent incidents are increasing at our stores and across the entire retail industry. And when products are stolen, simply put, they are no longer available for our guests who depend on them,” Cornell said.
While he didn’t single out any particular store or region that was impacted more heavily, Cornell noted that higher theft rates is “putting significant pressure on our financial results.” He forecast that theft would reduce Target’s profitability by more than $500 million this year when compared with the prior year.
“Epidemic” of shoplifting
Still, some analysts expressed skepticism over whether retail theft, also known as “shrink” by the industry, is as big of an issue as Cornell portrayed it. Consumers, they say, are paring back spending amid economic headwinds and Target may be struggling with its own issues.
“The company called out shrink as eroding profitability; while we accept theft is a growing issue, we also wonder how much of this is down to poor inventory control by Target,” noted Neil Saunders, an analyst at GlobalData, said in a Wednesday research note.
Saunders added that consumers are cutting back on spending outside of groceries, and trading down to cheaper options because they are “less willing and able to spend.”
As for the thefts, Cornell said Target is moving forward with “mitigation efforts,” including fixtures that protect its goods and changing its merchandise selection.
“Retailers are dealing with epidemic levels of shoplifting,” David Johnston, vice president of asset protection and retail operations for the National Retail Federation, told CBS News recently. “Someone who sweeps a shelf of Tide detergent … that’s not for personal consumption. They are being used as a mechanism of a larger criminal enterprise.”
Le Sauce & Co. favorites will now be available in Walmart, Kroger, and Target.
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– Le Sauce & Co., a women-owned family business, has expanded distribution to Walmart, Kroger, and Target this month. Now, cooks (and non-cooks) can now find their favorite gourmet “heat & pour” gourmet sauce in their local grocery store. Expanding nationwide will give every table in America a better dinner with less time and effort.
According to The New York Post, 53% of people consider themselves foodies. Only 10% of people love to cook. Being able to eat delicious meals without having to put too much time into it is important. Le Sauce & Co. currently offers five delicious flavors, including White Wine Lemon Garlic, Classic Green Peppercorn, Roasted Poblano & Garlic, Mole de Puebla and Classic Demi-Glace. These gourmet “heat & pour” sauces deliver on delicious flavor and high-quality ingredients so that dinnertime is about eating something delicious while spending more time with friends or family.
Le Sauce & Co. gourmet finishing sauces are made with high-quality, exceptional ingredients that create so many different delicious flavors. Le Sauce’s gourmet finishing sauces enable everyone to enjoy delicious meals without having to put in more time cooking. Now more people will be able to find and enjoy Le Sauce any day or night of the week with national expansion to Walmart, Kroger and Target.
Kyle Kirl, COO, Le Sauce & Co., said, “We are humbled and excited to expand our distribution to the rest of the country. Our small business has been working on these recipes for years, and we are excited to share the deliciousness with consumers everywhere. We are on a mission to make and share delicious food.”
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Le Sauce & Co is a women-owned family business founded and started in Boerne, Texas, by the Kirl family. The Kirl Family is filled with foodies and their dream of having their own business in food came true three years ago. After winning a finalist spot in the HEB 2019 Quest for Texas Best, Le Sauce & Co. was launched and is currently in HEB stores throughout the state of Texas and Amazon. Le Sauce & Co. is truly one of a kind, offering high-quality gourmet products for everyone who wants them. Le Sauce & Co. gourmet finishing sauces can be found in HEB, Kroger, Marianos, King Soopers, Bakers, Frys, Smith’s, Ralphs, QFC, Fred Meyer, Dillons, Target, Walmart, Albertsons, Safeway and Amazon.
If you don’t already own or use a wallet, prepare for that to change. This small-but-mighty accessory is a must-have for those who prefer an organized and efficient way to tote around their cash, credit cards, coins, and receipts. There’s nothing worse than having to empty your purse before paying for anything. Instead, tuck all your valuables (the aforementioned cash, cards, and coins plus frequent-buyer punch cards, reward cards, business cards, etc.) in one safe place: a wallet.
Ahead shop our edit of some of the most stylish and practical wallets for every purse size. Whether you hold on to every receipt (you might prefer a billfold with many pockets) or you’re a true minimalist who only carries the essentials with them, this list has a wallet for every lifestyle. From clutch wallets to minis that fit into miniature handbags, these are the 27 best wallets.
The unprovoked stabbings happened when a homeless man walked into the store and grabbed a 9-inch “butcher-style knife” off a shelf and randomly pick his two victims, police said. Amid hysteria and chaos, a security guard shot and killed the suspect.
The two victims have filed separate lawsuits against the corporation.
Aside from Target, the suits list Brookfield Properties and Watermark Security Group, Inc. as defendants. The suits assert that the property wasn’t properly secured from such threats, security didn’t act quickly enough and Target had its knives out on display.
“Despite knowing that DTLA (downtown L.A.) was seeing an uptick in crime and homelessness, as evidenced, in part, by Target employing an armed security guard to keep the store safe, on the evening of November 15, 2022, a deranged homeless man walked freely into the store, grabbed a butcher knife with a 9-inch blade easily off a shelf and proceeded to brutally attack not just one customer but two customers before he was belatedly shot by the security guard,” the suits state.
The 9-year-old boy, Brayden Medina, was stabbed in the shoulder. He was at the store with his mother but was separated from her before being stabbed. Good Samaritans came to Medina’s aid, applying pressure to his wounds.
The other stabbing victim was 25-year-old Joo Hye Song. She was “brutally” stabbed in the chest, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Michel Moore.
Good Samaritans pulled her into a pharmacy and closed the gate to protect them against the suspect, Moore said.
“Plantiff Brayden suffered grave and life-changing injuries when he was stabbed multiple times at Target,” his suit states. Brayden survived his injuries and was released from the hospital just before Christmas 2022.
The lawsuits also say that, in the wake of the incident, Target now locks its knives behind a display case, “a safety measure that should have already been in place before this tragedy occurred.”
When asked for a comment, a Target spokesperson said the company doesn’t discuss matters regarding to pending litigation and referred CBS L.A. to its previous comment made a week after the attack: “An individual attacked two guests at our 7th & Figueroa store in Los Angeles. We can confirm that a third-party security guard intervened to stop the attack and the Los Angeles Police Department was quick to respond to the situation. Safety is our top priority and our hearts go out to the guests who were injured. We’re grateful for the aid provided by the Los Angeles Police Department and others, and we’re focusing on supporting our team in the wake of the incident. We’d refer additional questions to law enforcement.”
As French bulldogs become the most loved dog breed in America, owners of the popular pups are worried that they might be targets for theft because of the high price tag associated with the breed. The dogs also come with health risks. Nancy Chen reports.
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While most interior designers source the majority of items for their clients from showrooms that are open exclusively to the trade—they also shop retail as well. This is particularly true in a post-Covid world, where shipping delays and supply chain issues are still a part of life. Projects have deadlines and budgets. So professional designers often end up purchasing from a variety of places that offer stylish furniture and decor that can be shipped quickly or purchased locally.
I spoke with several top interior designers to learn not just where they shop, but to find out their best picks from those retailers. Read on to be very surprised.
Amazon
Everyone shops at Amazon for just about everything. Even interior designer Audrey Scheck, who tells me, “We source quite frequently from Amazon given the expansive inventory, short lead times, and ease of returning items if needed. Their decor game has definitely leveled up in the last few years, and we have a fully vetted list of go-to items that we consistently purchase from the retail giant including pillow inserts, frames and vase filler.”
Target
While Target sells everything from meat to mascara, this store is also known for its stylish furniture and decor, collaborating with major names including Studio McGee and Justina Blakeney.
It’s also one of Scheck’s favorite places to shop. “Target has become one of our favorite places to source affordable artwork and small decor pieces. Their seasonal collections with well-known designers sell out quickly, and we suggest keeping an eye on launch dates and times to ensure that you can snag your favorite pieces. Most collections are previewed to the public days in advance to give you time to prepare.”
World Market
World Market sells an interesting mix of merchandise from sofas to snacks and lots of trendy decor for kitchens and bathrooms. “World Market has a great selection of pieces you can use to put the finishing touch on your bathroom or kitchen. We love their soap bottles, brushes, and hand towels. We also source seasonal dried stems from World Market, such as dried eucalyptus and lavender,” says Scheck.
Walmart
Like Target and Amazon, Walmart sells just about everything. While known for its affordability—higher-end designers like Scheck have specific things they shop at Walmart for. “They have a huge selection of candles offering a variety of scents, and there are endless options for the style of vessel. We love their Better Homes & Gardens candle line which is known for having simple, solid-colored vases and classic scents,” she says. “If you’re shopping online, we also always check their inventory of faux trees. They often carry the same selection that’s available at other retailers, and Walmart’s price is typically more competitive.”
HomeGoods
While designs enthusiasts like HomeGoods because it’s a treasure trove for everything from cookware to decor and linens—it’s also a go-to for the pros. Professional organizer and author of The Folding Book, Janelle Cohen is a fan. “It’s a great spot to find budget-friendly options. There is usually a selection of coffee table books at a much lower price. It’s also a great place to find unique cutting boards and frames.”
H&M Home
While H&M Home doesn’t have retail locations in the United States, it is a great online resource explains Cohen. “H&M Home has some really unique pieces at a super affordable price point. They specifically are my go-to for nurseries because their kids’ line is so cute with great rugs and art.”
Zara Home
Like H&M Home, Zara Home only has an online presence in the United States, but it’s a fabulous place to shop for accessories and decor according to Holly Freres of JHL Design. It’s very chic with lots of modern pieces including rugs, lighting, curtains, and linens. Zara Home also has a beautiful range of seating at a very reasonable price.
Anthropologie
From large furniture pieces to decor, Anthropologie offers options for every room of the home. So it’s not a surprise that many designers shop there. Freres like the store specifically for housewares and throws, while Rita Naffas of Rita Naffas Design shops Anthropologie for a variety of items. “I love their accessories, especially their tabletop accessories. I can always find something special in their kitchen and dining accessories too, like dinnerware and drinkware,” she says.
Etsy
Ryan Saghian of Ryan Saghian Interior Design loves to source from online marketplace Etsy. “Etsy is my secret place to shop. You can buy anything from a vintage Turkish runner straight from Turkey to a stunning African bowl and beads.”
Naffas also searches Etsy when she needs to stretch a client’s budget. “I look for custom art without the custom price tag on Etsy. I especially enjoy finding and supporting local artists. If I can’t find a local artist for what I am looking for, I have the artist send the art on an unstretched canvas. From there, I have the canvas stretched on wood and framed at a local frame store. I like to help my clients save on shipping costs, especially for oversized art.”
Pottery Barn
Naffas integrates faux flowers into many of the spaces she designs, which she usually buys from Pottery Barn. “I find beautiful staple faux pieces, like hydrangeas and greenery from Pottery Barn, then mix in seasonal flowers and colors for that custom look. Pottery Barn has great quality faux flowers and a wide selection to choose from. If I have clients with asthma or allergies, I buy faux arrangements already prepared by Pottery Barn.”
JustOneEye
Andrea DeRosa, co-founder of Avenue Interior Design likes Los Angeles boutiqueJustOneEye. “We adore JustOneEye for a well-curated collection of home accessories and tableware. Every piece is a showstopper and they carry some of our favorite brands like Ligne Blanche and Maison Balzac. There is a real collectors vibe that runs throughout the store.”
Rhode
Rhode might be known for selling trendy clothing, but its recently-launched line of decor can already count in DeRosa as a fan. “This fashion house has traditionally been known for its sophisticated, yet playful patterns and heavy doses of bright, saturated color so when they released a line of home accessories we were over the moon. Matching place settings and decor has gotten a bad rap in recent years, but their new collection of table settings has turned us into believers.”
Panoplie
DeRosa likes to call Panoplie, “A slice of the Paris Flea Market here in LA.” With a mix of both vintage and new pieces, she likes to shop there for ceramics, lighting, and furniture in particular.
Goodies
Interior designer and HGTV star Shay Holland loves to shop at bargain hunter’s paradise Goodies. “I love shopping local whenever possible so to do that plus get high quality, budget-friendly pieces is a design lover’s dream at Goodies,” she says. “The company sells everything for $25 or less. Goodies is TikTok famous but since the pieces are more minimalistic, they’re easy to personalize. So they don’t look like what’s trending in everyone else’s feeds.”
The Mart Collective
Unique items can be challenging to find. Fortunately, Holland’s go-to has lots of one-of-a-kind furniture and decor in-store as well as online.
“Living in Hollywood, one of the secret weapons in my design resource arsenal is prop houses. I stumbled on The Mart Collective when we were shooting our HGTV show. I was looking for a vintage tabletop mirror similar to the one you see on Downton Abbey ” says the designer. “The Mart Collective often works with designers and set decorators to find historical and unusual pieces for television and film but they also have iconic designer goods and decorating basics.”
Lulu And Georgia
“For finding some great pieces that are not to the trade only—we usually frequent a few places,” reveals Samantha Gallacher, co-founder of IG Workshop. “For on-trend furniture that is much less expensive, we use Lulu and Georgia. They are always refreshing their collection and the pieces usually follow the design trends of the larger furniture houses. They dabble in curved sofas, trendy coffee tables, and great beds.”
Harbour Outdoor
As outdoor spaces have become extensions of indoor spaces, finding stylish outdoor furniture is more important than ever. Gallacher loves Harbour Outdoor. “They have an incredible assortment of really well-made outdoor furniture at great pricing.”
Dutton Brown
Dutton Brown offers a variety of lighting and hardware, with a good selection of customizations. “For fun customizable installs that can easily be purchased directly by the consumer—we love Dutton Brown lighting. You can pick enamel colors and metals for both lighting and hardware,” says Gallacher.
Crate And Barrel
While it might be a staple for those who aren’t professional designers—Gallacher is very impressed with many of the items Crate and Barrel has recently launched “Crate and Barrel is amazing for filler pieces. They have partnered with some of the industry’s best like Jake Arnold and Athena Calderone to bring very stylish pieces to the everyday consumer.”
Mega-retailer Target is now letting customers make in-person returns from the comfort of their cars in an effort to streamline the returns process for shoppers.
“Want to make a product return even easier? You’ll soon be able to skip the line or mailbox and pull right in — to your nearest Target Drive Up spot,” the retailer said in a statement this week.
The move comes after a successful trial of “Drive Up” purchase options at Target stores in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
The new policy can benefit consumers with kids or pets in tow, or those with disabilities for whom entering and exiting a vehicle can be more difficult and time-consuming, said Mark Schindele, Target’s executive vice president and chief stores officer.
Customers also receive refunds on returned goods faster, because there’s no shipping involved, and the retailer processes the returns immediately. The service is free to use.
“Our journey to expand our fulfillment options starts with making it easier for our guests to shop with us,” Schindele said. “Allowing our guests to process a return from the comfort of their car underscores our commitment to helping our guests shop — and return — however they choose.”
The move is an extension of the “buy online, pickup in-store” — or BOPIS — retail offering that became popular among consumers during the pandemic because it allowed shoppers to browse inventory virtually and get their merchandise immediately without having to enter a physical retail store.
Target said customers will be able to return products to stores from their cars at all of its 2,000 locations by the end of this summer.
Goods must be new and unopened to be eligible for return within 90 days of purchase.
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