Target enjoys robust holiday sales, makes leadership moves

January 14, 2019

Target's comparable sales grew 5.7 percent in the November-December period, a healthy jump compared to last year's 3.4 percent in the same period.

Target chief to chair Yum Brands board

November 22, 2018

Target Chairman and CEO Brian C. Cornell has been tapped to serve as non-executive chairman of the Yum! Brands board.

Target makes shipping boxes a bit more festive

November 12, 2018

Target is clearly heavy into the holiday spirit this retail shopping season as it’s redesigned its shipping boxes into what it calls "too cute to toss."

Target marks a milestone with new store

November 7, 2018

Target's first store in Vermont marks a milestone in the retailer's history as it now serves all 50 states.

Target debuts holiday deals early, mobile checkout

November 6, 2018

Target has kicked off its Black Friday sales, offering select deals nearly one month early.

Big seasonal hiring ahead for Target

October 10, 2018

Target expects to hire 120,000 seasonal employees, and expand hours to current employees, during the upcoming holiday shopping season.

Target enjoys strongest sales growth since 2005

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

The 6.5 percent same-store sales spike in the latest quarter is the retailer's biggest growth in 13 years. Strong store traffic was cited as the main driver…

Target prepping faster delivery for New York customers

July 24, 2018

New York-based Target consumers will soon have faster delivery options as the retailer is expected to offer same-day delivery on thousands of items by the end…

Amazon Prime Day boosts overall online sales, retail activity

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Even if competing retailers don’t hold special sales on Amazon's Prime Day, increased consumer activity is likely helping the bottom line for any and all…

Amazon Prime Day kicks off with big sales, but Target not sitting idle

As Prime Day arrives Monday, expanded this year a bit to 36 hours, at least one retail competitor is fighting back.

2018 Top 100: Amazon still rules but Costco beats out Target

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

This year's Retail Customer Experience Top 100 report reveals what online and brick-and-mortar players are doing to advance the customer experience. It also…

Target launches curbside pickup to 200 more stores in Midwest

July 9, 2018

Amazon isn't the only retailer boosting its delivery channels.

Target enjoys best traffic growth in over a decade

May 25, 2018

The first quarter was a winning one for Target as the retailer enjoyed a 3.7 percent traffic spike, a comparable sales growth of 3.0 percent and digital sales…

Target makes beauty shopping a bit easier

May 24, 2018

Target is focused on making beauty shopping easier given it offers more than 1,000 beauty brands.

Target ups men's grooming strategy with new store experience, products

May 22, 2018

Target is debuting in-store improvements in its men's grooming departments and "doubling down" on offerings and elevating the experience for the male consumer.

Electrify America prepping EV stations for Walmart, Target

April 27, 2018

Electrify America will install "ultrafast" electric vehicle chargers at more than 100 retail, convenience and refueling locations across the U.S., including…

How Target is embracing the human touch to beat the competition

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Instead of resisting change when new competitors such as e-commerce retailers and on-demand delivery services came into the market, Target is investing in its…

Target launches drive-up pickup service

April 23, 2018

Target is offering customers a new way to grab what they need from the retailer with its new "Drive Up" service available in Florida, Texas and throughout the…

Target expanding loyalty program strategy

March 27, 2018

Target is reportedly testing a new loyalty rewards approach with a pilot taking place in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Google expands retail shopping program with a universal cart, personalization focus

by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com

Industry watchers say the retail service effort is a direct shot at Amazon and its dominance as the destination in consumer product search and discovery.