Target, grappling with escalating theft and “organized retail cri me,” is set to close nine outIets across four states. Despite “adding more security team members, using third-party guard services, and implementing theft-deterrent tools,” the challenges with crime persisted. Below are the affected markets along with the remaining stores and employment data:
New York City
-Harlem: 517 E 117th St. (96 remaining stores, over 20,000 team members)
Seattle:
-University Way: 4535 University Way NE
-Ballard: 1448 NW Market St., Ste. 100 (22 remaining stores, nearly 4,000 team members)
San Francisco/Oakland:
-SF Folsom: 1690 Folsom St.
-Oakland Broadway: 2650 Broadway
-Pittsburg: 4301 Century Blvd. (32 remaining stores, over 6,400 team members)
Portland:
-Galleria: 939 SW Morrison St.
-Powell: 3031 SE Powell Blvd.
-Hollywood: 4030 NE Halsey St. (15 remaining stores, more than 2,500 team members)
Over 150 stores remain operational in these regions. Target is boosting security through locking cases for certain merchandise and allying with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations division. “While we will continue to make meaningful investments throughout our business, we cannot solve this issue on our own,” the firm noted.
Michael J. Fox Made a Surprise Appearance at a Coldplay Concert and Everyone Had the Same Thing to Say
In an unforgettable evening at the Glastonbury Festival, Coldplay’s headline performance on the Pyramid Stage was highlighted by an unexpected and heartwarming surprise, the Back to the Future actor Michael J. Fox.
The evening was already filled with high-energy performances and special moments, but nothing quite compared to the electrifying appearance of Michael J. Fox. Chris Martin introduced the beloved actor with palpable enthusiasm, saying, “Here’s another legendary Michael — one who just totally rocks. With his Chuck Berry riff and the way he punched Biff, ladies and gentlemen please welcome Michael J. Fox.”
As Fox was wheeled onto the stage, he exuded joy and enthusiasm, flashing a car as a playful nod to his iconic role in the Back to the Future series. The crowd erupted in cheers, clearly thrilled by the unexpected guest. The excitement only grew as Fox joined the band in performing one of Coldplay’s hit tracks, showcasing his enduring charisma and love for live music.
Social media buzzed with reactions from fans who were delighted by Fox’s appearance. Comments and posts flooded in, praising the surprise cameo and expressing admiration for Fox’s spirited participation. “Watching this, I smiled and cried,” said one YouTube user. On Twitter, emotions were also high, “Amazing and heartwarming. I’m thinking about all the people who suffer from Parkinson’s disease seeing this & smiling. Priceless and thank you @coldplay for doing this. These little things matter!”
Michael J. Fox, who has been open about his battle with Parkinson’s disease, demonstrated incredible resilience and positivity, inspiring both the live audience and viewers around the world. His presence at Glastonbury not only added a magical touch to Coldplay’s performance but also served as a powerful reminder of his enduring influence and the joy he continues to bring to fans.
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