Target Stores

My Dear Target,
I miss the store that you were when you first burst onto the scene and in the later years when you were always abuzz with customers. Now, you just seem to be a shell of your former self.
Today as I dropped in for a rare visit, I had the sinking feeling that you have just given up and given in to your competitors. This was apparent by how poorly stocked you were and just how quiet the store was in general, (In a whisper), It was kinda creepy.
Here is the problem as I experienced it today, you sale the same clothing/​brands as Walmart but at a higher price. That is just not smart because I would rather stock up at Walmart than feel ripped off at Target. It simply doesn’t make since when I am just looking for those everyday casual vacation tees or basic items. I would understand if I was looking for something really special and unique that had to be of a superior quality, but no, I am just going to be hiking and sweating.
I also would appreciate your adopting higher standards for what you consider clearance prices. Taking a dollar off of an item just does not entice me to purchase said item but only irritates me because it is a form of false advertising, (in my opinion). For me a clearance item is an item that has been marked down significantly in order to assure that it sales fast, in order to make room for the new seasonal items.
Today, we left your store empty-​handed and «cleaned up» at Walmart thanks to their generously stocked items and unbeatable prices.
Although, I rarely visit these days, you are still on my mind and I hope things get better.
A former customer!