New face-mask rules put grocery workers back at center of debate
Some workers say the end of mask mandates has put them in a new position of having to explain their employers' mask policies, manage anxious shoppers and assess whether unmasked customers are indeed vaccinated, all while potentially risking their own health.
Target, Whole Foods, ShopRite and other retailers look to upgrade their store brands
Many of the nation's biggest retailers are seeking to accomplish a delicate balancing act, projecting upscale charm and a healthier lifestyle, while keeping the budget-friendly prices.
Stimulus checks, reopening economy help Target sales hit the mark
Target Corp beat estimates for quarterly same-store sales on Wednesday as a strong vaccination drive across the country encouraged shoppers to return to the stores and spend their stimulus checks on home goods, clothes and other items.
Tax Day, Bill Gates appearance and Walmart, Target earnings top week ahead
Tax Day, a slew of retail earnings and a key White House semiconductor meeting top the week ahead.
Target to stop selling Pokémon, sports trading cards in store over safety concerns
Target decided this week to temporarily suspend sales of Pokémon and sports trading cards after they allegedly sparked an armed confrontation outside of a store in Wisconsin.
Target to still require masks while reviewing new guidelines
Shoppers at Target stores will still be required to follow coronavirus protocols pertaining to wearing masks.
Chrissy Teigen's Cravings cookware line no longer sold online by Target
Chrissy Teigen's Cravings cookware line was removed from Target's website last month.
Target giving out $5 coupons to shoppers who get a COVID-19 vaccine in its stores
As demand for COVID-19 vaccines begins to fade, Target is now offering shoppers a $5 coupon if they get the vaccine at a CVS pharmacy in their stores.
Target CEO Brian Cornell's total compensation rises to $77.5M
According to a proxy filing by the retailer, Cornell's base salary remained at $1.4 million. However, he earned a $1.12 million incentive bonus tied to the company's sales and income performance. The majority of Cornell's compensation came from long-term equity awards that were either vested or exercised in 2020, which had a combined worth of $70 million.
Target partners with Hilton Carter on a plant-focused home décor line
Target has landed another big name in the interior design world and will be releasing a new limited-edition line of green home décor products.
Infant teething toy sold at Target recalled over choking hazard
B. toys Firefly Frank Infant Teethers are posing a risk to infants due to its faulty wings.
Target to spend more than $2B in Black-owned businesses by 2025
The retailer has pledged to add products across a multi-category assortment from more than 500 Black-owned businesses and to engage more Black-owned companies to enhance their retail operations and shopping experience.
Target selling book that includes prayer to 'hate white people' in 'Religion' section
Target is selling a book that includes a "prayer" from a Black female author asking God to "help" her "hate White people."
Target's car seat trade-in kicks off
Target customers will be able to return their used car seats to any Target store nationwide until April 17.
Target closing two San Francisco Bay area stores
Target is shuttering two San Francisco based locations but will accelerate the pace of building small-format stores.
Target, Amazon selling J&J's newest racially diverse bandages
The company worked with a Black-owned culture-driven creative agency, Hero Collective.
Amazon has become top U.S. clothing retailer, outselling Walmart, Target: report
According to data from Wells Fargo, Amazon's U.S. sales of clothing and shoes, including third-party sellers, grew 15% in 2020 to $41 billion. The increase represents 11-12% share of all apparel sold in the U.S. and 34-35% share of all apparel sold online.
Target downsizing Minneapolis office space amid shift to hybrid work environment
According to the email, 3,500 of Target's 8,500 downtown Minneapolis employees who were working in City Center prior to the coronavirus pandemic will be given a "home base" in one of the company's other headquarter buildings in the city or its Brooklyn Park Campus.
Target partners with CVS for COVID-19 vaccinee distribution effort
Target is partnering with CVS to distribute coronavirus vaccines in store locations across 17 states, the companies announced Wednesday.
Target launching Favorite Day label focused on 'sweet and savory treats for special moments'
Target's new private label, called Favorite Day, will feature over 700 different “carefully crafted” food and beverage items.