Members get deep savings on thousands of items

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has unveiled plans for its Target Circle Week event, running from October 1 to October 7 exclusively for members of Target Circle, its free-to-join loyalty program.

With deep discounts on hot, trending gifts, seasonal items, everyday essentials and more, Target is offering savings on thousands of products across its assortment. Members will also receive exclusive access to special offers from Shipt, Ulta Beauty at Target and Tripadvisor.

Target’s more than 100 million Circle members can shop Target Circle Week deals in stores, online and on the Target app. Members get access the Target Circle Week deals, plus additional perks, personalized offers and more all year long, the company said.

“Our guests have told us how much they love Target Circle Week, so we’re going big this October with savings across our assortment, new offers from partners and deals that deliver on affordable joy,” said Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief guest experience officer, Target. “Mark your calendars, Circle members, because this is the perfect time to save on your favorite items and discover new favorites, too. We can’t wait to celebrate with you online, in our stores or through our industry-leading same-day services like Drive Up, Order Pickup and same-day delivery with Shipt.”

Here’s a first look at some of the top Target Circle Week deals, with more be unveiled October 1 at Target.com:Spend $50 on toys and save $10, or spend $100 on toys and save $25

• Spend $50 on household essentials, receive a $15 Target gift card.
• Spend $25 on select beauty brands, receive a $5 Target gift card.
• Up to 40% off kitchen items.
• Up to 40% off floor care items.
• 30% off women’s sweaters, denim, jewelry, accessories and shoes.
• 30% off select Halloween costumes and accessories.
• 20% off bedding and bath items.
• 20% off select diapers and wipes.
• 20% off select grocery including cereal, granola and coffee.
• 20% select books and movies.
• Save $70 on Beats headphone (sale $129.99, regular $199.99).

For the first time, Target’s Shipt same-day delivery service and Ulta Beauty at Target will be part Target Circle Week savings. In addition, the retailer is partnering again with Tripadvisor on an exclusive offerfor Target Circle members.

Partner offers include:

• 50% off a new annual same-day delivery membership for Shipt (down to $49, from $99), so consumers can enjoy the ease and convenience of having all orders of $35 or more delivered to their doorstep.

• Spend $40 or more on select Ultra Beauty at Target brands, get a $5 Target gift card when a shopper’s Target Circle account is linked to an Ultamate Rewards account.

• 20% off Tripadvisor Things to Do, which includes over 300,000 experiences from around the globe, including cultural and city tours, day trips and outdoor excursions.

As guests plan for Target Circle Week, they can take advantage of the following tips to save even more and make shopping easy:

• Pre-save top deals. Members who would like a head start on the sale can pre-save the top 10 Circle Week deals between September 24 and September 30 for quick and easy purchase when Target Circle Week begins. Guests can click on the top deals to add them to their Target Circle account, making it simple to purchase once the sale begins.

• Easy shopping with same-day services. Members can shop Target Circle Week their way — in stores, on Target.com or via the Target app. They can easily get their deals the same day by shopping in stores or with the retailer’s free same-day Order Pickup and Drive Up services in as soon as two hours with no minimum purchase and no membership fee required. And they can add a Starbucks drink to their Drive Up order and use the free Returns with Drive Up service to return items ordered through their Target.com account. They can also use Target’s same-day delivery with Shipt to have their purchases delivered to their door in as soon as one hour.

• RedCard savings. As always, shoppers receive 5% off all Target purchases (which adds to Target Circle deals for even more savings) and free shipping on orders of $35 or more when using their Target RedCard.

• Even more savings with Deal of the Day. Target’s popular Deal of the Day kicks off Oct. 1 and runs through Dec. 24, now exclusively for Circle members. Guests can check back each day during Target Circle Week and beyond for new daily deals featuring new and must-have items as well as everyday essentials.

Membership in Target Circle allows members to enjoy offers, personalized deals and more ways to save year-round, including 1% earnings rewards on non-RedCard purchases to use on future Target trips and 5% off a shopping trip during the guest’s birthday month.

Over the past year alone, Target Circle members have saved more than $1 billion. Target Circle also gives members the chance to vote to determine where Target directs funds in their communities. With each qualifying Target trip, guests earn one vote and can use their votes to help direct the retailer’s donations to local nonprofit organizations.

At the end of each quarterly voting period, Target allocates donations to the nonprofits based on the percentage of votes they receive. A free Target Circle account can be created via the Target app or on Target.com.