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[–] SCB 5 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

I worked in logistics for years and ran a decent amount of international (both from ports and into Canada). I'm commenting about why Canadian logistics, not Target specifically, is tougher than it otherwise would be

I'll take your word on things regarding Target specifically for sure, because it isn't my forte. Looking at your post, the Canadian gov probably knew their infrastructure wasn't up to the different challenge from the jump.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

HBC is Hudson's Bay Company. Not the government.

Target has for the last 15 years or so owned a controlling share of the company hence the high degree of cooperation.

[–] SCB 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Ahhh makes sense. Also makes sense how they'd understand the realities of logistics there to a much greater degree than Target. Here's hoping their influence helps.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 11 months ago

Oh it didn't because it was ignored. Target's expansion into Canada failed roughly 8 months after they launched, mainly on a complete logistical failure and that they tried to charge us more than the exchange rate suggested.