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May 13, 2013
Target gets in on superhero action

Target has become the latest retailer to get its geek on. The discount retailer has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with DC Entertainment, and will launch an extensive summer collection of exclusive Justice League merchandise.

May 9, 2013
Target sets bull’s-eye on fall with new collection

Summer’s not yet here, but Target has its bull’s-eye set on fall. The discount retailer is teaming up with designer Phillip Lim on an exclusive collection for women and men.

May 1, 2013
A "Target bump" for Canadian designer

Toronto native Sarah Stevenson won a design contest this week and with it the right to design a collection of a dozen pieces that will be featured in Target’s Canadian stores.

April 29, 2013
Target to showcase products chosen by Wired magazine

Target will feature electronics picked by the editors of Wired magazine, under a deal between the two.

March 18, 2013
Target readies Canadian stores for opening

Target will soft open 21 locations across Southwestern Ontario, including 17 locations on March 19 and four locations on March 28.

March 6, 2013
Target challenges developers to create a new mobile experience

Target has teamed up with Fast Company to launch Co.Labs & Target Retail Accelerator, a contest for developers to create a new mobile experience for Target and claim a $75,000 grand prize.

March 4, 2013
Target Canada opens three pilot stores

As Target's Canadian debut draws near, the company announced that it is opening three pilot stores in Ontario on March 5 at Stone Road in Guelph, Milton Mall Shopping Centre in Milton and Gates of Fergus in Fergus.

February 8, 2013
Emerging designer wins top prize with Target Canada

Target has presented its Emerging Designer Award to Mélissa Nepton. Nepton was selected from a group of five finalists as the grand prize winner during the final competition hosted last night at Montreal Fashion Week.

February 7, 2013
Comps rise 3.1% as Target releases final monthly results

Target salvaged its fourth quarter with a 3.1% increase in January same store sales that followed disappointing results in December and November.

February 5, 2013
Target loyalty program comes to Canada

Canadian consumers eager to get their hands on a Target loyalty card can now apply for one.

February 5, 2013
Target rocks out with Dora exclusive

A new line of apparel, toy and specialty goods inspired by Nickelodeon's Dora Rocks! is now avaible exclusively at Target stores and on Target.com through April.

January 28, 2013
Target gets fresh in Detroit

Target's remodeling effort has made its way to Detroit. The company announced Monday that it will add fresh grocery to stores in the area.

January 25, 2013
Target Canada unveils exclusives, partnerships ahead of opening

Target has revealed its exclusive partnerships, own brands and limited collections that Canadian consumers can look forward to experiencing once the retailer opens its first stores in the country this spring.

January 17, 2013
Target hits bull’s-eye with online-only brands

Target has debuted six brands that will be available exclusively online.  

November 29, 2012
Comps take a tumble at Target

A worse than expected 1% decline in November same store sales indicates the holiday season is off to a slow start at Target.

November 27, 2012
Target intensifies Canadian brand building efforts

Target is working its way across Canada beginning this week by hosting special events in 20 cities to build interest in the planned opening of 124 stores in 2013.

October 31, 2012
New Target coming to Chicago’s north side

The opening of the first CityTarget in Chicago was a big deal this summer, but next fall an even bigger development is coming to an area just a few miles further north.

October 16, 2012
Target awareness strong well before Canadian entry

Target should be feeling confident about its upcoming entry into Canada, as a recent survey from Kantar Retail and TNS Canada revealed that 75% of Canadians are aware of the retailer.

October 4, 2012
Target to stop reporting monthly sales

Same-store sales at Target increased 2.1% during September, in line with expectations for a low single-digit increase, and the company said it would discontinue reporting monthly results in 2013.

August 30, 2012
Third quarter off to good start at Target

A 4.2% increase in August same store sales at Target was at the high end of the company’s forecast range.

August 2, 2012
In line and on track, Target likes 2Q

July same-store sales at Target increased 3.1%, inline with the company’s guidance.

July 11, 2012
In case you missed it, Target shows its baby bump

A partnership between New York designer Liz Lange and Target has contributed to a transformation of the maternity wear market over the past decade, according to Target’s hometown newspaper the Star Tribune.

July 5, 2012
June sales softer than expected at Target

Target reported a 2.1% same-store sales increase that was toward the low end of the company’s expectations.

June 6, 2012
Pet specialty items lands on Target shelves

The Eco-Me brand of unique dog grooming products is the newest arrival to the pet department at Target.

May 30, 2012
P&G pumps up Target sales

Target this week featured collection of Procter & Gamble’s leading brands under the auspices of a “summer stock-up” sale that offered purchasers of three items a $10 gift card.

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