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10/03/2012 - 15:24
Target fires back in holiday toy competition

Target this week entered the seasonal fray dominated so far by Walmart and Toys "R" Us attempting to outdo one another with announcements about their layaway offers, product reservation programs and top toy lists.

10/03/2012 - 14:53
Is Target missing the layaway boat?

Layaway program have become all the rage the past few years as retailers seeks to offer shoppers every conceivable convenience to capture every available sales dollar.

10/03/2012 - 14:23
Target ranks sixth in RT Top 100

In case you missed it, Retailing Today published its annual Insights 2013 issue recently and while Target is currently the nation’s sixth largest retailer that position is likely to change in 2013.

10/02/2012 - 15:59
NRF: Holiday 2012 sales forecast to rise 4.1%

The National Retail Federation released its 2012 holiday forecast on Tuesday, which shows sales increasing 4.1% to $586.1 billion, down from last year's 5.6% growth.

09/26/2012 - 10:05
Holiday sales to grow as much as 4%

Deloitte is forecasting holiday sales will increase between 3.5% and 4% as the economy's health and the presidential election take center stage among consumers this fall.

09/25/2012 - 09:26
Consumers not afraid of Halloween spending

The air is getting colder and retailers are already gearing up for the Christmas season, but before they do that, they will have to get through Halloween.

09/20/2012 - 15:24
Target offers mobile coupons via Passbook

Target customers who receive the retailer's mobile coupons can now access them on their iPhone or iPod touch via Passbook.

09/20/2012 - 11:00
Target, Walgreens sport top retail apps for Apple's new iPhone 5

As consumers anxiously await the debut of Apple's iPhone 5, two retailer applications — both of which were both updated Wednesday — rank among the top 20 "bestsellers" free apps as ranked by Apple.

09/19/2012 - 13:47
Target debuts in East Peoria

Target is opening its first store in East Peoria, Ill. in March 2013.

09/19/2012 - 13:23
Booz & Co. unveils shopping trends for 2012 holiday season

While holiday retail sales will remain flat or only slightly up from last year, emerging consumer buying trends will have significant implications for retailers, according to a new survey from Booz & Co.

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