Target News & Media
Target makes starting wage $15 to support workers during pandemic
June 18, 2020
Target is boosting its starting wage to $15 a bit earlier than expected in a quest to help support employees during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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NRF calls for leadership, collaboration in light of destructive protest incidents
June 2, 2020
The National Retail Federation, in response to the protest activity relating to the death of a Minnesota man while in police custody that has resulted in…
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Citizen protests force Amazon to close hubs, Target to shutter stores
June 1, 2020
Protest demonstrations regarding the recent death of George Floyd, who died while being arrested by police in Minnesota, prompted Amazon to close hubs in…
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Consumer stimulus monies spend goes beyond essential needs
May 26, 2020
Consumers are spending the stimulus monies provided by the federal government due to the economic fallout from COVID-19 on non-essential items and retailers…
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Digital shopping spurs sales for Target
April 28, 2020
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic Target is seeing healthy same-store sales with April's figures climbing 5% compared to a year ago despite a double digit…
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Target extends worker pay enhancements, benefits in response to COVID-19
April 24, 2020
Target is extending its temporary $2 an hour wage increase through May 30, as well as free back-up care and a 30-day paid leave for those 65 and older…
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Target workers get masks, gloves and customers get more space
April 7, 2020
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has shuttered all non-essential retail, Target is open and operating, given its supermarket division, and is…
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Traffic dips at Walmart, Costco, Target as COVID-19 pandemic expands
April 2, 2020
For the first time in weeks since the coronavirus began expanding in the U.S., consumer traffic at top retailers Walmart, Costco and Target has declined.
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Target gives senior shoppers special hour in light of COVID-19
March 18, 2020
Target is the latest retail brand to establish a specific time for senior shoppers. It is designating the first hour every Wednesday for "vulnerable guests,'…
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Funko supports kids’ toys with interactive retail touchscreen
March 2, 2020
Funko, a maker of collectible vinyl figurines, unveiled a patent-pending vending machine with a touchscreen that dispenses character toys called…
read nowOrganic gardener retailer sprouting up in Walmart, top retail outlets
February 7, 2020
Back to the Roots, an organic gardening retailer, is finding a home this year in 2,300 Walmarts nationwide. It's also taking root in Lowe's, Target, Costco and…
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Why retailers should adopt a flexible e-commerce strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
In an interview with Retail Customer Experience, Darin Archer, chief strategy officer at Elastic Path, details the importance of deploying flexible e-commerce…
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A look at brick-and-mortar retailers growth and where customer experience fits in
by Stephan Schambach — Founder & CEO, NewStore
Stephan Schambach, founder and CEO, NewStore, shares insight on retailers growth and explains why brands can't simply replicate what stores have been about in…
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Bed Bath & Beyond hires former Target leader as CEO
October 29, 2019
Former Target executive, Mark Tritton, is now president and CEO for Bed Bath & Beyond.
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Toys R Us e-commerce presence gets a new life thanks to Target
October 23, 2019
While no longer a brick-and-mortar player after going bankrupt, Toys R Us is partnering with Target to relaunch an e-commerce channel, ToysRUs.com, giving the…
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Target puts a bullseye on loyalty, customer engagement with Circle strategy
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The retailer's latest loyalty program strategy may win over lots of hearts and minds, say industry watchers, as it provides a compelling engagement aspect as…
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Target hiring big time for holiday season
September 12, 2019
Target is busy hiring about 130,000 workers for the upcoming holiday retail season and aims to double the amount of staff handling online orders this year. The…
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Target rolling out Target Circle loyalty program nationwide next month
September 10, 2019
Target Corp. will launch the Target Circle rewards program nationwide on Oct. 6, offering customers personalized shopping deals and perks.
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Target, Disney team up to deliver magical customer experience
August 29, 2019
Target and Disney are partnering to bring "shop-in-shop" Disney experiences to 25 Target stores come October. The Disney experience will also be available to…
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Target hits 2 store-related milestones
August 26, 2019
This summer marks two big milestones for Target: The retailer cut the ribbon on its hundredth small-store format and surpassed the 500th store remodel mark.
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