Target in Springfield closed its doors unexpectedly today at approximately 2:30 p.m., reflecting a nationwide temporary closure of Target stores.
A sign on the front of the Springfield store reads, “This store location is temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience.”
An official word on the general closures was released by Target, saying:
“We are heartbroken by the death of George Floyd and the pain it is causing communities across the country. At this time, we have made the decision to close a number of our stores. We anticipate most stores will be closed temporarily. Our focus will remain on our team members’ safety and helping our community heal. We’re providing our team members with direct communications updates regarding any store impact where they work. Additionally, team members impacted by store closures will be paid for up to 14 days of scheduled hours during store closures, including COVID-19 premium pay. They will also be able to work at other nearby Target locations.”
There is no official word on why Springfield or any other Target stores were specifically closed.
