Target News & Media

Target issues apology on offensive costume: We got this wrong

August 25, 2026

Target is apologizing for selling a costume deemed offensive that ignited strong social media backlash.

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Target sales reveal growth boosted by tariff refunds

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Target beat street expectations with its Q2 earnings but CEO Michael Fiddelke said there is still important work ahead.

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Target opens at former movie theater site

August 20, 2026

A 149,655-square-foot Target store has opened at Plaza de Perris, in Perris, California.

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Target store coming to Fort Worth

August 18, 2026

Target plans to open its sixth location in Fort Worth, Texas as part of the retailer's strategy to expand its presence in the North Texas market.

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Target names Chandhu Nair as 1st AI officer

August 11, 2026

Chandhu Nair has been tapped as Target's first-ever AI officer.

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Target opens store in Brookings, South Dakota

July 30, 2026

Target opened a store last week in Brookings, South Dakota.

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Target rolls out back-to-school lineup

July 23, 2026

Target has rolled out its back-to-school and college product lineup and more than half of the assortment is brand new items.

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Target targets inclusive design within guest experience

July 17, 2026

Target is integrating inclusive design principles across merchandising, store environments, product development and digital experiences.

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Target deploying attendance tracking system to boost customer experience

July 13, 2026

Target is planning to deploy a point-based store employee attendance tracking system as part of its strategy to boost store operations and customer experience.

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Target opening 11 stores in July

July 2, 2026

Target will open 11 stores in July across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Utah.

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Target remodel strategy ramping up

June 24, 2026

Target is ramping up remodels this year and describes the strategy as a bigger transformation for our stores than at any point in the past decade," according…

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Target names Jeff England, chief supply chain leader

June 2, 2026

Target has hired Jeff England as executive vice president, chief global supply chain and logistics officer, effective May 31.

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Target taps 3D, simulation tech for Houston Receive Center

by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media

Meeting consumer demand is the top priority for any retailer and for Target that means faster, more efficient product distribution.

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Retailers brace for self-checkout limits

April 29, 2026

Major U.S. retailers including Walmart, Target and Costco are facing potential operational changes as lawmakers in several states move to tighten regulations…

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Cape Cod Cafe Pizza hits 400-plus Target stores

March 17, 2026

Cape Cod Café's frozen pizza line has expanded to approximately 400 Target stores nationwide, according to a press release.

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Target investing in store labor amidst job cuts at centers, offices

February 16, 2026

Target will invest more in store labor to boost the customer experience while trimming back about 500 jobs within its distribution centers and regional offices.

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Walmart top destination for Valentine’s Day shoppers

February 11, 2026

Over half, 65%, of consumers will celebrate Valentine's Day with Gen Z and millennials more likely to celebrate. The top shopping locations for Valentine's Day…

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