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Target stores target of $11K self-checkout scam
January 30, 2025
A suspect in Santa Clara County, California, was arrested for allegedly stealing over $11,000 worth of merchandise from multiple Target stores, according to a…
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Target sees growth in holiday sales, makes leadership changes
January 29, 2025
Target's sales during November and December of 2024 grew 2.8% over 2023 and included record-high sales during both Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales periods.
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Best Buy, Target join list of retailers leveraging AI to help shoppers
December 23, 2024
Best Buy and Target are the latest retailers leaning into AI to help holiday shoppers, using generative AI to help shoppers decide on gift ideas via text…
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Amazon top favorite for Cyber Weekend shoppers
December 6, 2024
Amazon topped the list of retailers favored by Cyber Weekend shoppers, according to a Numerator survey that polled over 9,600 shoppers.
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Target supply chain, store staff ready for the busy holiday season
November 15, 2024
With over 400,000 team members — and approximately 100,000 seasonal hires — Target COO Michael Fiddelke said the omnichannel retailer is ready for the holiday…
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Target taps Jim Lee as CFO
September 26, 2024
Jim Lee has been named CFO and a member of the leadership team at Target.
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Target hiring 100K workers for holiday sales season
September 18, 2024
Target is planning to hire approximately 100,000 seasonal workers for roles in its stores and supply chain facilities.
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Labor Day celebrations vary among generation demographics
August 30, 2024
Over half of U.S. consumers, 67%, will celebrate Labor Day this year with 15% unsure of plans.
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Target leaders take on new roles
July 24, 2024
Several Target leaders have been named to new roles as part of its growth strategy.
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Target kicks off Target Week sales event
July 9, 2024
Target has kicked off another Target Circle Week sales event, running through July 13, boasting savings of up to 50% off thousands of items.
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Consumers projected to spend big on back to school this year
July 1, 2024
Consumers plan to spend 21.8% more on back to school shopping this year, compared to 2023.
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One third of US consumers loving TikTok
June 28, 2024
When it comes to consumer adoption of TikTok 31% of U.S. adults are using the social media app, making it the fifth most-popular behind Facebook, YouTube…
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Target deploys GenAI tech to team members
June 25, 2024
Target has deployed a GenAI chatbot, called Store Companion, to its store team members. The GenAI tech is aimed at enhancing the shopping experience and making…
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Target partners with Shopify on curated product line at Target Plus
June 24, 2024
Target is teaming up with commerce platform Shopify to offer a curated product line on Target Plus, Target's third-party online marketplace.
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Safeway pulls self-checkout kiosks from California locations
June 4, 2024
Grocer Safeway has pulled self-checkout kiosks from several Bay Area locations in California.
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Target Q1 earnings reflect digital sales growth
May 24, 2024
Retailer Target saw digital comparable sales growth of 1.4% for its first fiscal quarter of 2024, though comparable sales declined 3.7%.
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Target drops prices on thousands of products
May 21, 2024
Target is lowering regular prices on about 5,000 frequently shopped items over the course of this summer.
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Target’s dealworthy: Why it's not hitting the right notes
by Stefan Hajek — ECD, Designit
Target has launched a new owned brand, dealworthy — a discount in-house brand. An obvious response to the current drop in spending resulting from more recent…
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Missouri Walmart store pulls self-checkout kiosks
April 26, 2024
A Walmart in Shrewsbury, Missouri, is pulling out self-checkout kiosks and reinstalling traditional checkout lanes, according to a USA Today report.
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Target sued over biometric data consent issue
April 18, 2024
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Target in Chicago, Illinois, regarding the alleged collection of biometric data without consent.
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