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November 15, 2011
American Express launches Target prepaid card

American Express has announced the launch of the American Express for Target card, a reloadable prepaid card with no monthly or maintenance fees, available exclusively at more than 1,000 U.S. Target stores.

November 15, 2011
CityTarget to open in Westwood, Calif.

Target is bringing its smaller-format store to the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

November 8, 2011
Free shipping a new incentive for Target loyalty program

Target shoppers have a new incentive for joining the retailer's REDcard Rewards loyalty program: free shipping on Target.com.

November 1, 2011
Target begins search for CFO as Scovanner's tenure comes to a close

The unexpected announcement that Target EVP and CFO Doug Scovanner will retire on March 31, 2012, has investors speculating about the reasons for his departure following the recent exit of other key executives.

October 31, 2011
Target starts Black Friday earlier, extends holiday hours

Target is getting an early jump on Black Friday this year, announcing that it will open its stores at midnight on Nov. 25.

October 27, 2011
UK beauty brand Nip + Fab comes to U.S. via Target partnership

Target has partnered with U.K. beauty expert Maria Hatzistefanis and now is carrying her Nip + Fab beauty brand in Target stores and online at Target.com.

October 14, 2011
Target announces departure of Target.com president

Target announced that Steve Eastman, president of Target.com, left the retailer to pursue other opportunities. Eastman’s departure follows a late August relaunch of Target.com.

October 12, 2011
NEW elects five new board members

The Network of Executive Women has elected five new members at large to its board of directors.

October 7, 2011
Pilla steps into Shoppers during turbulent time

The news that Shoppers Drug Mart has appointed former McKesson Canada executive Domenic Pilla as its new president and CEO not only is significant news in its own right, but also is important as Pilla will inherit a chain that is wrestling with the impact of drug reforms in several provinces and faces its share of competitive challenges.

October 6, 2011
Favorites emerging with latest toy list from Target

Target is the latest in a line of retailers to put out a list of what it thinks will be the top toys of the holiday season.

October 6, 2011
Target shoppers spent money in September

Target reported a moderately better-than-expected 5.3% same-store sales increase for September that was driven by broad-based gains in all categories and geographic regions, the company reported Thursday.

October 3, 2011
Overseer of Target's Canadian expansion quits

Michael Francis, Target's EVP and chief marketing officer, and the person charged with leading the retailer's expansion into Canada, has left the company, Target announced Monday.

September 27, 2011
Unsure of what to don this Halloween? 'Ask your friends,' Target says

Target is encouraging consumers having a tough time selecting a Halloween costume this year to let their friends decide.

September 15, 2011
Missoni crashes Target.com

Target's just-released Missoni collection resonated so well with consumers that the demand for the line lead to the crashing of Target's website on Tuesday.

September 12, 2011
Target donates $60K to Texas wildfire relief

Target has assisted Texas wildfire relief efforts by donating $60,000.

September 6, 2011
Target donates $250K to Hurricane Irene relief efforts

Target announced its commitment to assist with Hurricane Irene relief efforts through a donation totaling $250,000 in cash and products.

August 31, 2011
Target unwraps new beauty exclusives for fall 2011

Target has announced new beauty exclusives that are hitting shelves for fall 2011.

August 29, 2011
Should pharmacy retailers get into food game? Signs point to 'yes'

Economic troubles and an interest in saving money are just two of the growing number of reasons why it behooves nontraditional retailers to start thinking about offering fresh food in their stores, especially pharmacy retailers.

August 24, 2011
Back-to-school deals target shoppers looking for low costs


Retailers, expecting thrifty behavior from consumers, are starting the back-to-school season with early promotions. “Retailers are already running door-buster promotions,” said Perry Smith, an analyst with the NPD Group.

August 24, 2011
GNC acquires online vitamin discounter

Specialty retailer GNC on Tuesday announced it has agreed to acquire LuckyVitamin.com, an online discount retailer of branded nutritional supplements.

August 24, 2011
Meijer opens Marketplace format store in Chicago area

Meijer announced that it has opened a new, smaller-format grocery store in the Chicago area.

August 17, 2011
Target offers credit for secondhand electronics

Customers can save on back-to-school shopping by trading in used electronics and video games for store credit, Target said.

August 15, 2011
Pret A Target: Café chain Pret A Manger to add Chicago CityTarget location

Target is adding fresh, handmade food to its small-format store in Chicago, the mass merchandiser said.

August 11, 2011
Target offering flu shots at pharmacy, clinic locations

Target announced that 1,650 of its pharmacy locations, in addition to its clinics, are offering flu shots with no appointment necessary, effective Aug. 15.

August 10, 2011
Target.com to offer the new Spa Sonic at-home spa set

Launching online at Target.com on Aug. 1 is the new Spa Sonic Skin Care System face and body polisher.

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