As controversy swirls around Target's announcement that transgender shoppers and employees can use the dressing room and restroom of their choice, other major retailers are facing questions as to their own policies.

The big one is: Will Wal-Mart follow in Target's footsteps?

So far, the nation's largest retail is staying mum on the topic.

Walmart did not respond to requests from AL.com on its policy regarding transgender shoppers and employees.

The company added transgender employees to its non-discrimination policy in 2011, a move Walmart said was designed to protect workers against discrimination and harassment based on gender identity and gender expression. That hasn't stopped LGBT-rights groups from criticizing the retailer, however, citing instances of intolerance against gay and transgender employees.

Walmart denies those claims, pointing to the formation of its Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Associate Resource Groups.

In 2015, however, a transgender Walmart employee in New Jersey sued the company claiming she was harassed and eventually fired due to her transition. Samantha Azzarano began working at Walmart in 2012 and began changing her gender identity in 2013. Shortly afterwards, she said she was subjected to "hostile interactions" with her manager.

The conservative Christian group American Family Association has launched a petition calling for people to boycott Target. Another group. Faith Driver Consumer, is urging shoppers to go to Hobby Lobby or Walmart instead of Target.

"Walmart has clearly shown a greater interest in welcoming Christians along with other communities," Faith Driven Consumers noted. "By shopping with Walmart, you encourage them to keep going...and to do more to earn your business."

Other retailers

Meanwhile, other retailers are weighing in on the transgender bathroom issue.

Starbucks and Barnes & Noble told USA Today employees and customers in their stores are welcome to use the bathroom of the gender they identify with.

Starbucks also said it is "looking into additional opportunities to have more gender-neutral signage in our restrooms where jurisdictions allow it."