Will You Have to Pay to Shop at New England Target Stores by 2025?

You know those funny memes that say you can't just go to Target for a couple of items, because you're sure to spend $200 minimum by the time you walk out the door? It's so hilariously true.

Now, to even drop that money may cost you staring in December of 2024.

Paid memberships at big box stores like Costco, Sam's Club, and BJs are the purpose behind that shopping experience, Whether it's a business buying in bulk or a household looking for deals while stocking up on certain items, these paid membership big box stores are big business.

Amazon is included in this, but it's the online version where you pay for your Prime membership for deals in shipping and streaming.

So by the end of 2024, here's what shopping at your favorite New England Target will look like.

It's all about reversing the decline in sales, according to Entrepreneur. It's called "Project Trident", and the plan is to have various tiers of paid memberships similar to Amazon Prime, Walmart Plus, and Kroger Boost, which all offer exclusive deals, discounts, and perks.

Target Corp saw a nearly 14% decline in 2023, so the company knows it needs to make some big changes, especially since it's closed several locations around the United States over the last couple of years.

According to the Daily Mail, we don't have any pricing details yet, or even how a tiered system will operate. However, while big box stores like Costco are around $60 for annual memberships, the likes of Amazon and Walmart are around $15 each month.