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Target Building Cyber Security Training Program

October 14, 2019

Target is kicking off a three-year collaboration with the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering, propelled by a $250,000 Target donation. The goal is to build course curriculum and offer hands-on information security experiences, student scholarships, fellowships and grants, and opportunities for students to network with the retailer’s cyber security experts.

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Fixing Bed Bath & Beyond’s Stores Should Top Tritton’s To-Do List

October 11, 2019

Another chapter in the ongoing Bed Bath & Beyond saga of reinvention has been written with the hiring of former Target executive Mark Tritton as the home specialty store’s new president/CEO.

Retail

Target Names Fiddelke CFO, Updates Merchant Leadership

October 10, 2019

Target has named Michael Fiddelke evp/chief financial officer, effective November 1. The retailer also updated its merchant leadership following Mark Tritton joining Bed Bath & Beyond as CEO.

Retail

Target Partners With Toys”R”Us

October 8, 2019

Target and Tru Kids Brands, the parent of the Toys”R”Us brand, have partnered to offer Target’s toy assortment, digital capabilities and fulfillment services to support the new online and in-store Toys”R”Us shopping experiences in the U.S.

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Target Launches In-Store Disney Shops

October 4, 2019

The Walt Disney Company and Target have officially launched the Disney store at Target in 25 select Target locations and a complementary online experience.

Retail

Target Readies 20th Anniversary Collection Launch

September 13, 2019

Nearly 300 retrospective pieces, including in home and housewares, are returning from Target’s archives for the 20th Anniversary Collection, which launches this Saturday, September 14.

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Target Boosts Seasonal Hiring For The Holidays

September 10, 2019

Target plans to add more than 130,000 seasonal team members across the country for the upcoming holiday season, including a two-fold increase in the number of roles focused on fulfilling digital orders from its stores.

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Target Expanding New Circle Loyalty Program

September 9, 2019

Target plans to roll out its new loyalty offering, Target Circle, nationwide on October 6. The program is said to be an easier, more personalized shopping experience, while helping create a positive impact in local communities, with no membership fee required.

Retail

Coresight: Tariff Price Hikes Worry Holiday Shoppers

September 4, 2019

According to Coresight Research’s Holiday 2019: U.S. Shopper Survey, tariffs have become an issue for consumers in the U.S. who are evaluating year-end gift spending, and their thinking may throw a dark cloud over the season’s prospects.

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Target Teams With Disney On In-Store Shops

August 26, 2019

Target is teaming up with Disney and will open a store at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL, as part of the new partnership. The retailer will also open in-store Disney shops in select locations that will feature not only Disney merchandise but also the entertainment company’s Star Wars and Marvel properties.

Retail

Target On Track With Small Formats, Store Remodels

August 23, 2019

Target is celebrating two recent milestones, cutting the ribbon on its 100th small-format store, and surpassing its 500th store remodel.

Financials

Target Hits The Mark With Strong Q2

August 21, 2019

As store redesign and other initiatives gained traction, Target enjoyed a productive second quarter, with strong comps and an earnings beat.

Retail

Survey: Parents Ready To Spend As Back-To-School Begins

August 19, 2019

Promocodes.com surveyed 2,000 American parents as this back-to-school season began, and the deals facilitator asserted that 99.3% of the K to 12 parents surveyed plan to do some kind of back-to-school shopping with the average spend per child at $221.24.

Retail

Target Preps 20th Anniversary Collection

August 15, 2019

Remember the iconic Michael Graves for Target tea kettle? Target is providing a first look at its upcoming 20th Anniversary Collection on Target.com.

Retail

Target’s Anniversary Collection Commemorates 20 Years Of Design Partnerships

August 1, 2019

It was 20 years ago that Target launched its first designer collection, a line of products from architect Michael Graves.

Executive Profile

Adam Gregory, Target, Senior Buyer of Storage and Utility, Omnichannel

July 30, 2019

Target has been making big changes in its stores over the past few quarters, with significant reconfiguration of sales floors in an initiative that has made storage a key part of the in-store and online business.

NPD: Consumers To Spend More During Holiday Season

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HomeWorld Highlights: October 14, 2019

Wall Street Bullish On Home Depot, Lowe’s