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June 18, 2012
Target unveils new goals with release of 2011 corporate responsibility report

Target has released its 2011 corporate responsibility report, and while the company was happy to offer insight into its past performance, its focus is on the future.

June 15, 2012
At its shareholders meeting, no one questions Target's strategy or results

Canned peaches, criminal records and political contributions were among the top shareholder concerns expressed at Target's annual meeting.

June 11, 2012
Fall Pixi collection to hit Target stores in August

Beauty brand Pixi, developed by makeup artist Petra Strand, is focusing on the eyes this fall as evidenced by its new product lineup slated to hit Target stores and Target.com in August.

June 8, 2012
JK Jemma Kidd unveils fall 2012 collection at Target

Beauty brand JK Jemma Kidd — which was created by makeup artist, product designer and style icon Jemma Kidd — has unveiled its fall 2012 collection that will be available exclusively at Target stores and on Target.com beginning in August.

May 31, 2012
Comps momentum continues at Target

Target reported a 4.4% increase in May same-store sales that was toward the upper end of a guidance range that called for a low-to-mid single-digit increase.

May 23, 2012
Target to offer guests more rewards via new Shopkick partnership

Target has joined the Shopkick program, making it the largest retailer to reward its guests for using the app via their smartphones.

May 22, 2012
Target to open single-level store in New Mexico

Target will open a single-level store in New Mexico, the first of its kind in the state. The store, located in Albuquerque, is scheduled to open in 2013 and will occupy 155,000 sq. ft.

May 22, 2012
Walmart tops list of most valuable retail brands

Walmart topped the list of retailers on the BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands, according to a study commissioned by WPP Group and conducted by Millward Brown Optimor.

May 17, 2012
Target Clinic to open locations in Virginia, North Carolina

Target has announced its plans to open new Target Clinic locations at four Target stores in northern Virginia and four Target stores in North Carolina, marking the first Target Clinics to open in these states.

May 16, 2012
Target tops earnings view even after earlier increase

First-quarter earnings at Target exceeded a profit forecast the company increased last month after a strong start to the quarter.

May 14, 2012
Harris poll: Walgreens tops among drug store retailers in brand equity

Consumers gravitate toward traditional pharmacies for their everyday health-and-wellness needs, according to the "2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend" survey released Monday.

May 9, 2012
ForeSee unveils food, drug retailers that lead in e-retail satisfaction

More retail websites this year achieved a "threshold for excellence" on customer experience analytics firm ForeSee's annual Top 100 E-Retail Satisfaction Index.

May 3, 2012
Warm weather helps Target deliver Q1 comps growth

April same-store sales at Target increased 1.1% and helped the company achieve a 5.3% first-quarter comps increase that was the highest in six years.

April 24, 2012
PFresh express rolls on at Target

Another 90 Target stores are slated to receive fresh food in June as part of a major remodeling initiative that has become known simply as PFresh.

April 11, 2012
Keeping pet products 'real simple' at Target

Real Simple has rolled out a limited-edition line of licensed pet products.

April 6, 2012
Target donates $15K for Texas tornado aid

Target has committed $15,000 in cash and gift cards to assist the Texas communities impacted by recent tornadoes.

April 5, 2012
More March madness: Target comps increase 7.3%

For the second month in a row, Target’s same-store sales were nearly double the expected amount.

April 5, 2012
Survey ranks retail brand relevance

A study conducted by Brodeur Partners has unveiled the most relevant retailers in the United States.

April 3, 2012
NEW names Walgreens VP to association vice chair post

Catherine Lindner, Walgreens VP retail marketing, has been named vice chair of the Network of Executive Women, the association announced Tuesday.

April 2, 2012
Jeffrey Jones appointed EVP, chief marketing officer at Target

Target has brought in someone with both advertising and retail experience to oversee its marketing efforts.

March 29, 2012
Target confirms locations of 12 Quebec debut stores

Target has revealed the locations of its first 12 stores in Quebec.

March 19, 2012
$10 billion share repurchase program completed by Target

Target has completed its $10 billion share repurchase program.

March 16, 2012
'Most ethical' companies include Costco, Safeway, Target

The Ethisphere Institute's sixth annual selection of the "World's Most Ethical Companies" included several of the nation's top retailers.

March 16, 2012
Nielsen: During holiday season, retail apps, websites reached nearly two-thirds of consumers

During the 2011 holiday season, the top retail applications and websites combined — including Amazon, Best Buy, eBay, Target and Walmart — reached nearly 60% of smartphone owners, according to Nielsen.

March 15, 2012
Target's board declares quarterly dividend

The board of directors of Target has declared a quarterly dividend of 30 cents per common share.

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