Target shoppers tell us about their liquidation “deals” and why they think the American big box flopped

When the news hit that Target would be closing up shop north of the border, there was one teeny tiny silver lining: liquidation sales. Discounts started yesterday, and customers flooded Targets around the city to maybe, finally, score some deals. We caught up with shoppers sifting through leftover product and braving hour-long checkout lines at the Stockyards location to see what they’re so keen to buy, and why they think the American retailer couldn’t cut it in Canada. Here, twelve Target shoppers share their thoughts.