Target targets Amazon Prime Day with 'Deal Days'

July 5, 2019

Target isn't about to let Amazon's Prime Day event go without some competition. It's planning to launch "Deal Days," a two-day sales event.

As summer starts Target gears up for back-to-school season

July 2, 2019

With most schools now officially out for the summer Target is already thinking about late August when those same students are lamenting the end of summer.

Target chief apologizes for cash register crash issues

June 19, 2019

Target CEO Brian Cornell apologized to customers Wednesday about the cash register and credit card processing snafus of the past weekend, which shuttered…

Target cash register issue may be a $50M loss

June 18, 2019

The two-day cash register glitch at Target stores this past weekend may end up costing the retailer about $50 million in lost sales.

Target cites data center in separate weekend payment outage

June 17, 2019

Target yesterday confirmed that it was hit with a second payment system outage, one that was considerably smaller than a 2-hour store outage on Saturday, but…

Target restores in-store purchases following 2-hour disruption

June 16, 2019

Target's point-of-sale systems were back up and running after a 2-hour disruption on Saturday that left customers unable to make purchases, according to a post…

Target launches same-day ship without a membership mandate

June 13, 2019

Target shoppers can now get same-day delivery on 65,000 items as long as the order is more than $9.99.

Target beats first quarter expectations, fulfillment plays big role in digital growth

May 23, 2019

The first quarter of 2019 has proved to be a boon for Target Corp. as the retailer boasted better than expected comparable sales, robust traffic growth as well…

How Google's retail toolkit reaches the tech savvy consumer

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Retail in 2019 is about learning how all different technologies work together rather than the technologies themselves, according tot Google's Daniel Alegre.

Target debuts 'clean' private brand

May 3, 2019

Target's latest brand, Everspring, is a household cleaning product portfolio that is clean and natural when it comes to ingredients.

Target talks digital signage, using Big Data to deliver a personalized experience

by Bradley Cooper — Editor, Connect Media

How do you deliver dynamic digital signage, based on Big Data, without making customers feel uncomfortable? Target, along with industry experts, offers insight…

Target adds sexual wellness brand to its shelves

April 12, 2019

Target is offering products from plusOne, a sexual wellness brand, across all 1,850 locations in the U.S. as well as its online store presence.

Retail closing, cashierless, Target strategy top most-read list in March

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

The most popular news on Retail Customer Experience in March ranged from a retail brand closing to what Target's doing with fulfillment to the new retail model…

Target piloting unattended snack bar with payment kiosk

March 22, 2019

Target Corp. is testing a self-service, grab-and-go concept that allows customers to pay for their items at a self-service kiosk at several of its locations…

Target launches premium wine line, lifestyle collection

March 7, 2019

Target is launching yet another wine-related initiative, a premium wine brand boasting bottles under $10.

Target CEO: Earnings prove strategy is working; fulfillment is our friend

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

Target CEO Brian Cornell said investments over the past two years are paying off, new small formats are being well received and its fulfillment approach is…

Target beta loyalty program expands to more US markets

February 8, 2019

Target is expanding its beta 1 percent back loyalty program to more U.S. markets, including Denver, Kansas City and Phoenix.

Target debuts mobile payment, contactless card options

January 22, 2019

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.