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SweetTooth
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Disappointed in Target
I went to Target and wanted to buy some hannukkah decorations since its pretty early in Dec, I wanted to put some up.
Aisles an aisles of christmas stuff, but not ONE thing for hannukkah, not even candles. Thats very disappointing.
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: Disappointed in Target
 Sorry to hear.
I've bought some great things from here:
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| Posted 11/16/07 7:35 PM |
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june262004
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Re: Disappointed in Target
It stinks.
But do a lot of stores have lots of hannukkah stuff?
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| Posted 11/16/07 7:37 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Bed Bath and Beyond has the bext selection for Chanukah - trust me - I make it my business to seek out retailers who make an effort.
Considering that the NY metropolitan area has the highest population of Jews in the country (and at times more than Israel), you would think that retailers would make more of an effort. I understand a Target in Missouri or Nebraska not having more than a card or two or a box of candles, but in NY the expectations are different.
If I really want very decorative things for Chanukah, I have to go to specialized judaica shops that charge an arm and a leg for anything. The stuff that you see in big stores is the same stuff year after year.
Honestly, when you get down to it, Chanukah is not a HOLY holiday. It is a festival. It is not based in the Old Testament. Since it falls around the time of Christmas, many people think it is one of our big days - it isnt. The similarities only lie in gift giving. That being said, Chanukah is commercialized (and unnecessarily at that) they way Christmas is.
I am actually more offended when I see a gingerbread Chanukah house like I saw at Waldbaums.
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| Posted 11/16/07 7:54 PM |
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Re: Disappointed in Target
They have stuff in there, it's by the candles and stationary. I just saw it earlier today.
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| Posted 11/16/07 7:54 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Posted by Goldi0218
Bed Bath and Beyond has the bext selection for Chanukah - trust me - I make it my business to seek out retailers who make an effort.
Considering that the NY metropolitan area has the highest population of Jews in the country (and at times more than Israel), you would think that retailers would make more of an effort. I understand a Target in Missouri or Nebraska not having more than a card or two or a box of candles, but in NY the expectations are different.
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the target buying office is in Minnesota and the Bed Bath buying office in right here on LI
and target doesn't do regional assortments- while alot of stores do- they are going to start- but as of now they don't
I am sure that has alot to do with the differences in selection
based on my experince when I left the NY area for Colorado and people where surprised when I said I know jewish people
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| Posted 11/16/07 8:02 PM |
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Bed Bath and Beyond usually has a good selection!
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| Posted 11/16/07 8:04 PM |
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Posted by Goldi0218
Bed Bath and Beyond has the bext selection for Chanukah - trust me - I make it my business to seek out retailers who make an effort.
Considering that the NY metropolitan area has the highest population of Jews in the country (and at times more than Israel), you would think that retailers would make more of an effort. I understand a Target in Missouri or Nebraska not having more than a card or two or a box of candles, but in NY the expectations are different.
If I really want very decorative things for Chanukah, I have to go to specialized judaica shops that charge an arm and a leg for anything. The stuff that you see in big stores is the same stuff year after year.
Honestly, when you get down to it, Chanukah is not a HOLY holiday. It is a festival. It is not based in the Old Testament. Since it falls around the time of Christmas, many people think it is one of our big days - it isnt. The similarities only lie in gift giving. That being said, Chanukah is commercialized (and unnecessarily at that) they way Christmas is.
I am actually more offended when I see a gingerbread Chanukah house like I saw at Waldbaums.
oh - I didnt see this written - what she said!
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| Posted 11/16/07 8:05 PM |
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Posted by Goldi0218
Bed Bath and Beyond has the bext selection for Chanukah - trust me - I make it my business to seek out retailers who make an effort.
That's good to know! I need to get a Menorah for my office & I didn't see any at Sears with the Christmas stuff ( it was early though).
I didn't want to get a fancy one from a specialty website, b/c I'm not to supposed to spend too much & it's for an office so it should be pretty generic.
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| Posted 11/16/07 8:19 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Disappointed in Target
really? that is very dissapointing. this is NY after all 
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| Posted 11/16/07 8:26 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Macy's and Fortunoff also have a very nice selection of Hanukka merchandise. I got a really cute set of dreidel lights at Macy's many yrs ago.
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| Posted 11/16/07 8:29 PM |
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nov04libride
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Posted by Summerrluvv
They have stuff in there, it's by the candles and stationary. I just saw it earlier today.
I saw them in my Target too. They had menorahs, candles, and other decorations. Maybe you missed it?
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| Posted 11/16/07 8:51 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Posted by nov04libride
Posted by Summerrluvv
They have stuff in there, it's by the candles and stationary. I just saw it earlier today.
I saw them in my Target too. They had menorahs, candles, and other decorations. Maybe you missed it?
Maybe... I didn't look in the candle and stationary section though, I looked in the seasonal area. What, are they trying to hide it?
I will check out BB&B.
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| Posted 11/16/07 9:18 PM |
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wow.... that's just not right..... now that you mention it, I haven't seen anything in our local target either 
well, they DO have Chanukah stuff online, though... including lights, a few kids toys, aprons, and of course candles and menorahs
look here
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| Posted 11/16/07 9:50 PM |
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LightUpOurLife
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Posted by Goldi0218
Bed Bath and Beyond has the bext selection for Chanukah - trust me - I make it my business to seek out retailers who make an effort.
I always notice that it usually is one of the first displays.
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| Posted 11/17/07 12:28 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Disappointed in Target
I saw some stuff at Waldbaum's as well....and I think Walmart did too.
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| Posted 11/17/07 12:42 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Disappointed in Target
I just came back from Dollar Tree, I needed to get some shirt boxes. they had the most pathetic Hanukkah "display" I have ever seen. it had a few boxes of Hanukkah candles and the rest of the merchandise was light blue paper plates and light blue scented candles 
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| Posted 11/17/07 2:39 PM |
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Why don't you write them a letter- let them know there is a demand. Maybe you'll get a coupon!
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| Posted 11/17/07 3:04 PM |
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Goldi0218
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Beth is right. Retailers that are based in NY would be more in tune with the needs of a NY clientele. Those who are not based in NY or other areas with large Jewish populations would have to do some serious market research to realize the demand for such items. Truthfully, some do not care all that much and that may be because it doesn't bring them that much money in the grand scheme of things.
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Lauren - we went to Kohl's today and they had an aisle in the back devoted to what you're looking for, including menoras (sp?) and table decorations.
Walmart did too when we were there.
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| Posted 11/17/07 8:22 PM |
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bklyngirl
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Posted by PotofLuck06
Lauren - we went to Kohl's today and they had an aisle in the back devoted to what you're looking for, including menoras (sp?) and table decorations.
Walmart did too when we were there.
the kohls i was at in bklyn had 3 things of hanukkah
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| Posted 11/17/07 8:25 PM |
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bklyngirl
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Re: Disappointed in Target
Posted by lipglossjunky73
Bed Bath and Beyond usually has a good selection!
i can't wait to get the table cloth and the star of david cake mold
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| Posted 11/17/07 8:26 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Disappointed in Target
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Posted by PotofLuck06
Lauren - we went to Kohl's today and they had an aisle in the back devoted to what you're looking for, including menoras (sp?) and table decorations.
Walmart did too when we were there.
the kohls i was at in bklyn had 3 things of hanukkah
The one in Setauket had a good supply.
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| Posted 11/17/07 8:33 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Disappointed in Target
They had some stuff in Walmart - I was there today!
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| Posted 11/17/07 8:40 PM |
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LiPo
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Re: Disappointed in Target
BB&B is great..and I usually get a lot of Chanukah stuff 1/2 off after it's over PLUS you can use the coupons. 
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