MINNEAPOLIS — Target is one of a select group of retailers that have been able to respond effectively to the extraordinary challenges that 2020 presented to the industry and go on to perform at a level far beyond expectations. It is also one of a smaller and more select group of companies that reacted immediately
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is catering to last-minute shoppers by making its contactless same-day pickup and delivery options available until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Target guests can place their orders at the click of a button as late as 5 p.m. on December 24 for free pickup at a local Target store, or they
As 2020 finally and reluctantly gives way to 2021, the mass retail community is understandably optimistic about the year ahead. As background, much has changed, more perhaps than in any other 12-month period in the history of retailing in America. Foremost among these shifts in consumer shopping habits is the undeniable fact that online shopping,
MINNEAPOLIS — It has been quite a month at Target Corp. First, the retailer announced a blockbuster long-term partnership with Ulta Beauty to open store-within-a-store Ulta Beauty shops in selected Target locations and make available Ulta’s prestige brands through Target.com. The collaboration represents a brilliant combination of two retailers who both excel in providing curated,
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. reported a 20.7% increase in comparable sales in the third quarter, driven by a digital comparable sales gain of 155%. Store comparable sales increased 9.9%, comparable traffic grew 4.5%, and the average ticket grew 15.6%, the company said. Same-day services (Order Pick Up, Drive Up and Shipt) grew 217%, and Target
MINNEAPOLIS — Target plans to complement its beauty offerings with “shop-in-shop” Ulta Beauty departments in select stores, beginning next year. “We couldn’t be happier about bringing these two trusted brands together to redefine retail beauty experiences,” Target chairman and CEO Brian Cornell said in a statement. “This matchup brings Ulta Beauty’s coveted prestige beauty assortment,
MINNEAPOLIS — Target has announced its “Black Friday Now” deals, a series of week-long sales that run throughout November. The retailer is also updating and expanding its Price Match Guarantee. “We’re taking a completely new approach to Black Friday, giving guests more flexibility and ensuring they can plan ahead for a safe, stress-free shopping experience,”
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is rolling out new safety measures for the holiday shopping season, the company said on Thursday. “Year over year, the investments we’ve made in our business and team have made Target the easiest place to shop in America.” Target CEO Brian Cornell said in a statement. ” As we’ve navigated the
NEW YORK — Target is expanding its presence in New York, with three stores set to have grand openings in the city on October 25. The new stores are located in Manhattan (at 1863 Broadway on the Upper West Side and at 615 10th Avenue in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood), and on Staten Island. Target
NEW YORK — Demand for contactless commerce is surging during the coronavirus pandemic, and so is the intensity of competition among retailers promoting their delivery services and pickup options to meet the demand. But which grocery brands are rising to the challenge? Survey results out this month from Ipsos measure and rank major U.S. food
NEW YORK — Although the outlook for holiday retail sales is still somewhat uncertain, the nation’s two largest discount retailers, Walmart and Target Corp., are already gearing up aggressively to launch their seasonal campaigns well ahead of the normal holiday time frame. While early evidence suggests a continued economic rebound in the third quarter, lingering
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. will kick off the holiday shopping season with its Target Deal Days sales event on October 13 and 14. The retailer said its holiday sales push this year will include nearly 1 million more deals than last year, Black Friday pricing throughout November and an extended Price Match Guarantee. “This year,