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Analyst: Target’s new initiatives on-target
July 28, 2010 | No Comment
Analyst: Target’s new initiatives on-target

Source: Forbes
Target Corp.’s remodeling program to add fresh produce at its general merchandise stores and its new credit card discount are exceeding expectations, according to a key retail analyst.
In a note published Wednesday, Citi Investment …

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…in July
July 20, 2010 | No Comment
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…in July

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Retailers are pumping still more energy this year into trying to get shoppers to loosen their purse strings early for Christmas with sparkly ornaments, holiday music and special prices. In July.
Target Corp. is …

Target Sets Manhattan Debut for July 25
July 1, 2010 | No Comment
Target Sets Manhattan Debut for July 25

Source: SupermarketNews.com
Target said it would open its first store in New York City’s Manhattan borough on July 25.  The store, to be located in the East River Plaza in the East Harlem area — near …

Target, Ben & Jerry’s encourage consumers to ‘Scoop it Forward’
June 23, 2010 | No Comment
Target, Ben & Jerry’s encourage consumers to ‘Scoop it Forward’

Source: SupermarketNews.com
Target and Ben & Jerry’s ice cream have teamed to encourage volunteerism through a new program called Scoop it Forward.
Beginning this week, Target is the exclusive merchandiser of two new Ben & Jerry’s ice …

Target to increase meal solutions
June 10, 2010 | No Comment
Target to increase meal solutions

Source: SupermarketNews.com
Target Corp. plans to expand its P-fresh remodels, which include expanded grocery sections, to 340 more stores this year, up from 100 installations last year, Gregg Steinhafel, chairman, president and chief executive officer, told …

Target, BJ’s see pickup in consumer spending
May 19, 2010 | No Comment
Target, BJ’s see pickup in consumer spending

Source: ABC News
Discount retailer Target Corp and warehouse club operator BJ’s Wholesale Club Inc posted higher-than-expected quarterly earnings as consumers began to spend on more than just necessities.
Target cited sales of more profitable items like apparel, while …

Target unveils $1B store remodeling plan
January 22, 2010 | No Comment
Target unveils $1B store remodeling plan

Target is investing $1B into store remodels this year as part of a more extensive 10-year strategic plan. The Wall Street Journal also reports plans to build fewer than 10 new locations in 2010 compared …

Video: Target takes on Sam’s Club, Costco in bulk sale experiment
January 21, 2010 | No Comment
Video: Target takes on Sam’s Club, Costco in bulk sale experiment

Source: CNBC
Target is experimenting with in-store bulk sales for the next few months in an attempt to attract customers from membership-based club stores Costco and Sam’s Club.

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