In August, foot traffic fell 3.3% year over year for Target, with the week beginning August 25 (which included the long Labor Day weekend) dropping 4.6%, marking its worst weekly decline in seven weeks, according to data from Placer.ai.
“Target rolled back promises to help the people who have been loyal customers, because of a president who is trying to roll back history and ignore the struggle for freedom and justice,” Weingarten said. “Those customers, who have helped Target’s bottom line, now feel set aside, ignored, and dismissed.”
The country’s second-largest teachers union behind the National Education Association, AFT represents about 1.8 million teachers and other workers; the CFT represents about 30,000.
Target did not respond to a request for comment about the foot traffic decline and teacher boycott.
“Thanks, Teach!” Target’s website enthuses. “Show a little love to the ones who have taught you the most.”
