Target News & Media
Target testing limited self-checkout strategy
November 22, 2023
Target is running a restricted pilot of self-checkout in order to determine if the approach can help shorten customer wait times at full-service cashier lines.
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What retailers are closed on Thanksgiving?
November 21, 2023
Once upon a time Thanksgiving was celebrated not only for a bountiful spread on the table but as the kickoff time for the infamous Black Friday sales at nearly…
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Target launches pre-Black Friday deals
November 2, 2023
Target is running four weeks of pre-Black Friday deals that kicked off Oct. 29 and run through Thanksgiving weekend.
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Walmart closing for Thanksgiving Day
October 18, 2023
For the fourth year straight Walmart is closing stores for the Thanksgiving holiday this year.
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Walmart GoLocal names Rina Hurst as VP
October 17, 2023
Rina Hurst has been named vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer's delivery service platform.
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Retailers not hiring big for holiday season
October 16, 2023
This year may be the retail industry's lowest figure when it comes to hiring for the holiday season in over 15 years.
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Amazon Prime Big Deal Days may beat Cyber Monday but not Prime Day
October 9, 2023
Amazon's second big sale this year, Prime Big Deal Days, may well beat Cyber Monday in terms of consumer activity but it likely won't be Amazon's first big…
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Amazon, Walmart, Target top holiday shopping destinations
October 6, 2023
Consumers will be spending a healthy amount this holiday season, $958 per person, and the top three retailers to be hit will be Amazon, Walmart and Target.
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Target shutting stores due to theft, safety issues
September 27, 2023
Target is closing nine stores by Oct. 21 in several states due to theft activity and concerns about worker and customer safety.
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Target hiring 100K workers for holiday season, Macy’s hiring on 38K
September 25, 2023
The holiday shopping season has retailers busy hiring on employees, with Target planning to hire 100,000 and Macy's onboarding 38,000 workers — the latter a…
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Walmart, Target set holiday sales for October
September 21, 2023
On the heels of Amazon announcing its second Prime sales event this year, Walmart plans to hold a "Walmart Deals – Holiday Kickoff Sale" from Oct. 9 through…
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Target adds Starbucks to drive-up options
August 9, 2023
Target shoppers can now order their favorite Starbucks order and grab it while picking up their merchandise at a Target drive-up location.
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Target working to expand next-day delivery reach
July 17, 2023
Target has debuted its newest supply chain facility, the Target Last Mile Delivery extension, close to a store location in Smyrna, Georgia.
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Target taps Lisa Roath as CMO
July 14, 2023
Lisa Roath has been named executive VP and chief marketing officer for Target Corp.
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Target Circle Week rewards loyalty members
June 29, 2023
Target is celebrating its Target Circle loyalty members with what it's calling its biggest sale of the season: Target Circle Week, happening July 9 through…
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Retailer inventory piles on the decline
May 30, 2023
The midway point of 2023 brings good news regarding the swelling and challenging merchandise inventory retailers have been grappling with for most of a year…
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Target launches drive-up option for returns
May 26, 2023
Target has launched Returns with Drive Up, a free service where customers can return items without having to leave their vehicle.
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Target chief cites ‘softness’ regarding Q1 results
May 18, 2023
Target sales grew 0.5% due to what company leaders call "continued softness" in discretionary product categories but were happy with store traffic growth of…
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Target, Amazon top consumer destinations after Bed Bath & Beyond closing
May 11, 2023
Those who once loved browsing and buying at Bed Bath & Beyond and the retailer's buybuy Baby locations will likely head to Target and Amazon, according to…
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Target targeting differentiated guest shopping experience
March 15, 2023
This year Target is making investments to boost growth and provide customers with a differentiated guest experience. It aims to deliver "affordable joy" and a…
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