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Best Buy to Expand Store Count for the First Time in a Decade
Best Buy is gearing up to add six net new U.S. stores this year…
How Target Is Transforming Our Stores to Better Serve Guests
Target is ramping up the pace of its remodels this year…
Local Target Teams Deliver Appreciation to Teachers in Communities Nationwide
Every day, teachers inspire curiosity, confidence and possibility for millions of students…
Target shuffles merchandising leadership with slate of new SVPs
Target tapped longtime company veteran Gena Fox as senior vice president of design…
Target Launches Two Creator Programs to Expand Social Commerce
Target is launching two new creator-focused shopping programs, one aimed at everyday social media users…
Target’s digital chief breaks down the retailer’s creator overhaul
Target is hitting the reset button on its creator strategy amid a high-stakes turnaround plan…
Introducing Club Target and Target Ambassadors, powered by LTK: New Creator Programs Make Shopping More Social
Target’s enterprise strategy is centered on leading with merchandising authority, elevating the shopping experience…
Target Offers 10% Teacher Discount Nationwide During Teacher Appreciation Week, Alongside Year-Round Benefits
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is recognizing teachers across the United States with a 10% storewide discount…
Amazon Prime Day moves to June
Amazon’s first quarter online store net sales grew 12% year over year to about $64.3 billion…
Walmart is bringing beauty-focused store associates to hundreds of stores
Following a 22-store test, Walmart plans to expand a new beauty expert store associate role to 425 stores…
Kohl’s Celebrates 25-Year Partnership with Children’s Wisconsin, Donates $1 Million
This investment reflects Kohl’s continued focus on supporting the well-being of children and families…
The Real-World Benefits of Virtual Facility Design
Envision it: a 1.2 million square-foot supply chain facility filled with towering racks of items waiting to ship…
Target’s New Receive Center: More Supply Chain Capacity for More Guest Reliability
Getting the right products to the right place at the right time? It’s complicated. It starts with receiving products from…
Target requires 150 remote merchandising employees to relocate
Target has asked 150 remote workers across two teams within its merchandising organization to relocate to the Twin Cities…
Behind the Brand: Mel Robbins Brings Pure Genius Protein to Target
Mel Robbins, the Golden Globe-nominated host of The Mel Robbins Podcast and author of the bestselling book…
Supporting Smarter Shopping and Faster Decisions with AI at Kohl’s
At Kohl’s, our teams are dedicated to making shopping easier for customers…
Amazon brings back summer beauty event
Amazon is bringing back its annual summer beauty event, starting Monday and running through May 10…
Best Buy Names Company Veteran to Succeed Retiring Barry as CEO
Best Buy will be led by 26-year company veteran Jason Bonfig when CEO Corrie Barry steps down on Oct. 31, 2026…
Best Buy Announces Chief Executive Officer Succession Plans
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced that its Board of Directors has selected Jason Bonfig…
Amazon allegedly pushed vendors to set higher prices at Target, Walmart
The unredacted evidence, largely based on email communications, includes instances of raising prices with vendor brands…
Target Partners with Social Media Beloved Brand on New Style Collection
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced a limited-time collaboration with Parke…
Target to open 6 new stores in May
Leaning into larger footprints, Target will open six new locations in May across Arizona, Missouri…
Target Announces 2026 Bullseye Builds, Investing in Community Spaces with Volunteerism and Design
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced the timing and locations for its 2026 Bullseye Builds with Community Program…
Walmart to Remodel 650 Stores this Year, Add 20 All-New Ones
Walmart will remodel 650 of its Supercenters and Neighborhood Markets this year…
Target Celebrates 30 Years of Pokémon with Exclusive, Limited-Time Collection for Fans of Every Generation
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced it is co-creating an exclusive, limited-time collection with Pokémon…
Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14…
Target Lowers Prices on 3,000 Spring Products, Including Everyday Essentials and On-Trend Apparel and Home Items
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is lowering prices on more than 3,000 on-trend items…
Walmart, Amazon Again Lead NRF Top 50 Retailers List
For the second year in a row, Walmart and Amazon claimed the top two spots…
Continuing Our Growth Story — Marked by Our 2,000th Store in North Carolina
Each morning, Angela W. walks the aisles of Target’s new store in North Carolina and admires her team’s hard work…
Target fuels next-day delivery expansion with Shipt
Target is expanding one of its shipping methods this year, using drivers from its Shipt…
Uncertainty reigns for manufacturers seeking tariff refunds
More than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court invalidated most of the Trump administration’s tariffs…
Amazon, USPS Reach Delivery Deal with Fewer Cutbacks than Expected
After more than a year of contentious negotiations, Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service have reached a new agreement…
Turn Old Car Seats Into Savings with Target’s Trade-In Event
There’s a moment every parent knows. You realize your child has outgrown something…
Can Target’s Baby Push Bolster its Improving Turnaround Effort?
Although 2025 was a year termed as difficult for Target by Placer.ai’s Shira Petrack, 2026 may represent a tipping point…
Andie debuts Target swimwear collection
Direct-to-consumer brand Andie launched a limited-edition swimwear collection with Target…
Amazon to apply 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on fulfillment
Amazon will soon levy a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge on fulfillment services for third-party sellers…
Get Ready to Roll: Hot Wheels by Pillowfort Arrives at Target
This spring, Pillowfort is racing into rooms with its newest collaboration: Hot Wheels by Pillowfort…
Target Faces Boycott Threat as Teachers’ Union Urges Members to ‘Shop Local’
The 1.8-million-member American Federation of Teachers (AFT) union has passed a new resolution urging members to boycott Target stores…
Ulta doubled store fulfillment capabilities in 2025
Ulta Beauty doubled the number of U.S. stores that fulfill e-commerce orders in fiscal year 2025…
Kohl’s Names Anne Horter Director of Stores
Horter will oversee Kohl’s 1,100+ stores and the store operations & experience team…
Sephora at Kohl’s Welcomes M•A•C and YSL Beauty
Kohl’s is expanding its Sephora at Kohl’s assortment with the introduction of…
Pay & Benefits: Setting Target’s Team Members Up for Success, at Work and Beyond
Target’s ‘care, grow, win together’ culture comes to life through our meaningful investments in our team…
Pop Royalty BTS Is Back, and Target Is Celebrating With Exclusive Music and Merch
The wait is over. Pop royalty BTS returns March 20 with “ARIRANG,”…
Amazon overtakes USPS as top delivery provider by volume: report
Amazon delivered more packages than the U.S. Postal Service in 2025…
Amazon launches 1-hour, 3-hour delivery options
Amazon now provides one-hour and three-hour delivery options in the U.S. for more than 90,000 products…
Target Circle Deal Days Highlights Top Seasonal Trends at Big Discounts
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced Target Circle Deal Days, a three-day sales event that makes it easier…
Year-Long ‘Target Fast’ DEI Boycott Has Finally Ended
A coalition of activist organizers that launched a Target boycott, following the rollback of its diversity, equity and inclusion program last January…
Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share.
Target Lowers Prices on 3,000 Spring Products, Including Everyday Essentials and On-Trend Apparel and Home Items
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is lowering prices on more than 3,000 on-trend items…
Kohl’s rules out major store closures despite disappointing Q4
The struggling department store is simplifying promotions and adding value-priced merchandise…
Kohl’s Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis.—(BUSINESS WIRE)—March 10, 2026—Kohl’s Corporation [NYSE:KSS] (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) today reported results for the quarter…
TIME Names Target Its Inaugural Design Partner for Flagship Events in 2026
The partnership, a first for both companies, will span the TIME Women of the Year Leadership Forum & Gala…
Target to open 2,000th store
Target will open its 2,000th store this year in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina…
intimately fp Arrives at Target With a Line of Intimates and Select Exclusive Styles
For the first time, guests can now shop intimately fp in select stores and on Target.com…
Target CEO says ‘busy families’ will be company’s focus as it seeks growth
At its annual meeting with investors on Tuesday in Minneapolis, executives at the company constantly emphasized…
Target Ramps Up Store Investments to Fuel New Chapter of Growth
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced plans to open more than 30 new stores in 2026…
Walmart expands digital shelf labels to all US stores
After introducing digital shelf labels to about 2,300 U.S. locations, Walmart is expanding the technology…
US to hike global tariff to 15% ‘sometime this week,’ Bessent says
The White House has outlined the timeline for additional trade actions it plans to take as it seeks to reconstruct President Donald Trump’s far-reaching tariff regime…
‘Target is not an everything store’: CEO
Target will utilize private label revamps, store display modernization and a $1 billion operational investment…
For ninth year, Best Buy makes CDP’s Climate A List
Best Buy is proud to be recognized on CDP’s prestigious Climate A List for the ninth consecutive year…
Target Makes Baby Shopping Easier with a New Boutique Experience, Support Services and Top Brands
For many parents, shopping for a new baby can feel overwhelming and time-consuming…
Best Buy Reports Q4 FY26 Results
MINNEAPOLIS, March 3, 2026 — Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week fourth quarter…
Target Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Earnings
The Company reported fourth-quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $2.30…
Target Outlines Strategic Plan for a New Chapter of Growth in 2026 and Beyond
At its financial community meeting today, Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) unveiled its multi-year strategy…
By Kohl’s: The Next Era for Our Proprietary Brands
A Conversation with Kohl’s chief marketing and chief merchandising officers…
Target Expands Next-Day Delivery Across the U.S.
This spring, 60% of the U.S. population will have access to quicker, easier shopping as Target expands next-day delivery…
Target’s Entire Cereal Assortment Will be Made Without Certified Synthetic Colors
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that in May it will become one of the first national retailers that only carries cereals made without certified synthetic colors…
New for Spring: What’s Arriving at Kohl’s
Spring is a season for fresh starts, and Kohl’s is bringing that feeling to life with new brands and expanded offerings designed for everyday living…
Target’s March 2026 New Store Openings
We’re celebrating the opening of seven new stores this spring…
Target and Roller Rabbit Debut an Exclusive Spring Getaway Collection
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced its exclusive, limited‑time collaboration with Roller Rabbit…
Target and Levi’s Partnership Grows to 1,000 Stores
Finding your perfect pair of jeans and denim outfit at Target is about to get even easier…
Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers
In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected Trump’s claim that the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act gave him the authority…
Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for the first time
Amazon has eclipsed Walmart in annual revenue for the first time ever…
Kohl’s Update on the Next Phase of its Long-Term Business Strategy
Today, at its first Town Hall of the new year, Kohl’s shared an update with associates on the next phase of its long-term business strategy…
Amazon expands carbon credit offerings to help suppliers cut emissions
Amazon is expanding the types of carbon credits available to companies…
Introducing The Deal Bar: A New $10-and-Under Destination at Kohl’s
Now available in all stores, the Deal Bar is a fresh, curated, one-stop destination for on-trend gifts…
Jodie Turner-Smith, Rachel Zoe, Ciara Miller, Ming Lee Simmons, Whitney Leavitt, Lana Condor, and More Glow at The Spring Beauty Studio at Target SoHo during NYFW
Target announced its largest Spring beauty assortment to date.
Target Reconfigures C-Suite with Internal Promotions
As Target begins operating under new CEO Michael Fiddelke, the retailer has promoted two top executives to C-suite positions…
Target cuts 500 roles, invests in store payroll
Target is eliminating about 100 roles at the store district level and 400 roles relating to supply chain…
Target Announces Executive Leadership Changes to Accelerate Growth, Confirms Q4 Financial Guidance
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announces a series of executive leadership changes under new CEO Michael Fiddelke…
Target and Roundel Test Advertising in ChatGPT
As conversational AI continues to shape how consumers discover ideas…
Amazon’s Q4 retail sales grow amid broadening assortment
Amazon’s fourth quarter online store net sales increased 10% year over year to nearly $83 billion…
Amazon same-day deliveries leap 70% YoY, faster speeds eyed
Amazon delivered nearly 70% more items the same day they were ordered in 2025…
Amazon set to pass Walmart in annual revenue for the first time after hitting $700 billion in sales
When Walmart crossed $1 trillion in market value on Tuesday, it marked a significant step…
Target Celebrates 10th Year of 1 Million Volunteer Hours, Deepens Community Vitalization Efforts for 2026 as Part of Company’s Longstanding Commitment to Communities
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that it contributed 1 million volunteer hours to communities in 2025…
Amazon Same- and Next-Day Deliveries Increased 30% in 2025
Amazon’s delivery network reached its fastest speeds ever in 2025, marking the third consecutive year of improvements…
Target, Walmart usher in new CEOs
Walmart and Target — two of the most prominent retailers in the U.S. — have new CEOs as of Sunday…
Target’s 30 Store Openings this Year will Run to Larger Sizes
Target is putting the “big” in “big box” stores with the opening of seven stores this spring…
A Message From CEO Michael Fiddelke on Target’s Next Chapter
To our Guests, Team Members and Business Partners, This week marks my first as CEO…
Target’s March 2026 New Store Openings
We’re celebrating the opening of seven new stores this spring…
Amazon to Eliminate 16,000 More Jobs as AI Drives Shift in Corporate Structures
Amazon will be cutting an additional 16,000 jobs in its ongoing effort to “strengthen our organization by reducing layers…
Amazon’s Many Store Closures Aren’t The End—They’re The Strategy
Once upon a time, Amazon tried to build a physical-store kingdom: cashierless convenience in Amazon Go…
Target Unveils Largest Spring Beauty Assortment Ever — Making Trend-Driven, Expert-Backed Beauty More Accessible
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that beginning in February, guests will find the retailer’s largest-ever Spring beauty assortment…
Target’s incoming CEO co-signs letter calling for ‘deescalation of tensions’ in Minnesota
Target’s incoming chief executive officer Michael Fiddelke joined more than 60 CEOs in co-signing an open letter…
Ulta Beauty Launches Wellness Boutiques in 4 Stores as it Kicks Off Rebrand
Ulta Beauty has evolved its Wellness Shop at Ulta Beauty, which launched in 2021, into a more immersive, education-led platform…
Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share…
Target Appoints Former Nike and HanesBrands Executives to Board of Directors
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today the election of two accomplished retail leaders to its Board of Directors…
Walmart Announces Leadership Changes as John Furner Takes Over as Global CEO
The moves aim to maintain the Bentonville, Arkansas-based retailer’s growth momentum and bellwether position in the industry…
US caps Taiwan tariffs at 15%
The U.S. and Taiwan have come to terms on a trade and investment agreement that caps tariff rates…
Trump issues 25% tariffs on narrow range of semiconductors
The levies will primarily cover advanced computing chips…
Amazon Debuts Portable Just Walk Out Units for Pop-ups and Events
Amazon has debuted a portable version of its RFID-equipped Just Walk Out (JWO) solutions that can be installed in hours…
Target Expands Its Style Offerings with Exclusive Bedding Collection from Acclaimed Interior Designer Jeremiah Brent
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced Jeremiah Brent Home, a new and exclusive bedding collection…
Target’s New Shopping Experience on Google
Shoppers will soon be able to browse product listings and buy directly from Target in AI Mode in Google Search…
Walmart adds tech veteran to board as it preps for AI era
Walmart appointed the CEO of Grammarly (now Superhuman) Shishir Mehrotra to its board of directors…
Activist investor could force even more change at Target
New York-based Toms Capital Investment Management (TCIM) has made a significant investment in Target…
Target Launches a New Era in Wellness, Strengthening its Leadership as the Destination for Trend-Forward Products and Everyday Wellbeing
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today its 2026 wellness assortment, introducing a 30% expansion…
US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI
U.S. manufacturing activity decreased to its lowest point of 2025 last month, affected by continued tariff uncertainty and weak demand…
Amazon rolls out dedicated website that brings Alexa+ online
Amazon has launched Alexa.com, a dedicated website for its generative AI-powered Alexa+ assistant, for all early access customers, the company announced Monday. The site can help customers research topics, create content and plan meals, according to Amazon. Link to...
Inside Target’s Trend Machine
Social media has changed the way we shop. It’s a huge influence on purchase decisions…
Amazon reaches milestone in same-day perishables delivery rollout
Four months after announcing same-day perishables delivery, Amazon shared Wednesday that it’s grown the service to its intended goal of 2,300 markets…
Kohl’s Renews Hunger Task Force Partnership with $750,000 Donation to Help Fight Food Insecurity in Milwaukee
Kohl’s (NYSE: KSS) today announced the renewal of its partnership with Hunger Task Force…
Target Unveils New Concept Store in SoHo
Target has given its store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood a new look…
Is Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ Cashierless Retail Solution Set For Wider Third-Party Success?
Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” (JWO) cashierless retail solutions have had a checkered history…
Amazon targets carbon emission cuts at grocery fulfillment centers
Amazon reduced energy use in its grocery fulfillment centers by nearly 15% as part of a pilot program…
Walmart Solidifies New Identity as a Tech Company with Move from NYSE to Nasdaq
Walmart began its first day of trading on the Nasdaq today after being listed on the New York Stock Exchange for 53 years…
What Cyber Week 2025 Revealed — and How Merchants Should Prepare for 2026
Cyber Week 2025 didn’t feel frantic — it felt unusually focused. Shoppers arrived confident, prepared and clear…
Ulta Beauty lifts outlook after double-digit Q3 growth
“Our third quarter results exceeded our expectations, reflecting the steady progress and momentum our team is building…”
Amazon tests delivery in half hour or less
Amazon is testing half-hour or quicker deliveries of groceries and household essentials in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia…
Cyber Monday Sales Top $14B, Beating Projections
U.S. consumers spent a total of $14.25 billion online for Cyber Monday, up 7.1 percent year-over-year…
Cyber Week Recap: Online Sales Climb 5%, In-Store Shopper Visits Increase 3%
While Black Friday was once known as the day for in-person shopping…
Best Buy appoints Dylan Jadeja to Board of Directors
Best Buy Co., Inc. has appointed Dylan Jadeja, the chief executive officer of Riot Games, to its Board of Directors…
Winners and losers of Black Friday 2025
Online discounts were flat year over year. However, some retailers won with…
Consumers Spend Record $6.4B Online on Thanksgiving
Consumers spent a record $6.4 billion online on Thanksgiving, up 5.3 percent year-over-year…
Best Buy raises full-year guidance as consumers remain ‘resilient’
Best Buy’s third quarter revenue increased 2.4% year over year to nearly $9.7 billion…
Support, mentorship and growth: How Target is helping to drive small businesses toward big success
At Target, we’re proud to be a leader in incubating and launching new brands into the marketplace…
Kohl’s makes progress in Q3 despite sales, profit declines
Kohl’s Q3 net sales fell nearly 3% year over year to $3.4 billion…
Meet Your New Shopping Buddy: The Target App in ChatGPT
Consider the Target app in ChatGPT as your personal shopping buddy…
Kohl’s Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Kohl’s Corporation [NYSE:KSS] (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) today reported results for the third quarter ended November 1, 2025….
Best Buy Reports Q3 FY26 Results
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week third quarter ended November 1, 2025…
Kohl’s Appoints Michael J. Bender as Chief Executive Officer
Kohl’s Corporation (“Kohl’s” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KSS) today announced its Board of Directors (“Board”) has unanimously appointed Michael J. Bender as Chief Executive Officer…
Target Sets Out Plans To Invest Over $5 Billion In Comeback Bid
Target has moved quickly to arrest weakening profits and softening sales with a pledge to an extra $1 billion increase in capital spending…
Target to Launch First-of-its-Kind Conversational, Curated Shopping Experience in ChatGPT
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that consumers will be able to discover and shop Target right inside ChatGPT…
Target Corporation Reports Third Quarter Earnings
Third quarter net sales were $25.3 billion, 1.5 percent lower than 2024…
Q3 2025 Results and Positioning Target for Its Next Chapter of Growth
Q3 2025 results were in line with our expectations…
The Target Edit: Step Into the Holidays
This season, Target isn’t just where you shop for the holidays — it’s where you step into them…
Walmart’s Next CEO Era: From McMillon to Furner
Walmart Inc. announced that Doug McMillon, its CEO and president since 2014, will retire early next year…
Target Launches New AI-Powered Features to Make Holiday Shopping Easier, Smarter and More Fun
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is making shopping easier, smarter and more fun this season with new tech features…
Target Announces Price Reductions on Food and Essentials and Nationwide Food Donation to Support Families this Holiday Season
Starting this month, Target is lowering prices on 3,000 food, beverage and essential items…
Growth of Amazon Haul Highlights Continued Consumer Demand for Low-Cost Goods (even if They Come from China)
Amazon Haul, first introduced in November 2024, had a strong first year…
Marketplace Briefing: Amazon sellers brace for higher fulfillment fees in 2026 as tariff costs bite
Amazon third-party sellers are bracing for more penny-pinching in 2026…
It’s 1987 Again: Meet the Time-Traveling Team Behind Target’s New Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things 5’ Campaign
What do you get when you mix a beloved 1980s-inspired sci-fi series, a team of passionate creatives and…
Amazon Store-in-a-Store Debuts at Pennsylvania Whole Foods
The new concept, first announced in October 2024, is designed to make grocery shopping easier…
IKEA at Best Buy experiences now open at select Best Buy stores
The new in-store planning and shopping experience features curated vignettes…
From Tapping Trends to Designing the Perfect Fit: Go Behind the Scenes of Target’s Owned Brand Magic
Woven into the very fabric of every one of Target’s more than 40 owned brands? Decades of design, sourcing and brand management…
Amazon Reports Strong Q3 Results
Overall, and working off a very large number, net sales increased 13% versus 2024…
Best Buy’s holiday marketing campaign brings excitement and nostalgia this season
The holiday season has officially arrived — festive lights are going up, wish lists are coming together…
Target Invites Consumers to Step Into the Holidays with Immersive Shopping Experiences, Early Black Friday Deals and Community Giving
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that as it turns on the holiday magic this weekend…
Amazon And Target Job Cuts Reveal How AI Is Reshaping The Retail Workforce
Retail job losses are running three times ahead of last year’s pace through September…
Target’s $1 Billion-Plus Universal Thread Denim Brand Reboots For Better Fit, Higher Quality, And More
Target Corp.’s $1 billion-plus owned denim brand, Universal Thread, today is relaunching its assortment…
Amazon to cut 14K roles in effort to stay ‘nimble’
Amazon is reducing its corporate workforce by about 14,000 roles, the company announced Tuesday in an internal note to employees…
Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%
President Donald Trump plans to raise tariffs on imports from Canada by 10%, per a TruthSocial post on Saturday…
Target cuts 1,800 jobs in what it deems ‘a necessary step’
As part of a larger shift to Target’s global headquarters structure, the retailer will lay off about 1,000 corporate staff…
Target’s Partnership with RICE — fueling a more inclusive economy
The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) is on a mission to equip Black small business founders with access, education and connection…
Woolrich x Target: A Legacy of Adventure, Reimagined
Launching Oct. 18 in select stores and on Target.com, the Woolrich x Target collection reimagines beloved classics…
Tech at Target: Powering Possibility in Stores and Beyond
Retail is changing quickly. The way people shop is evolving in real time, and so is the technology behind every experience…
September retail sales rise amid signs of waning spending power
Inflation seems to be driving some of last month’s sales gains…
Ulta appoints new CFO
Ulta Beauty named Christopher DelOrefice as its next chief financial officer, effective Dec. 5…
Olivia Palermo, Sean Kaufman, Lukas Gage, Nicky Campbell and More Celebrate the Woolrich x Target Collaboration in NYC
NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — To celebrate the upcoming launch of the exclusive Woolrich x Target collection…
Ulta Beauty Launches Online Marketplace
On Tuesday, Ulta Beauty launched its new Amazon.com-style marketplace feature, UB Marketplace…
Target Announces Limited-time Collection with Woolrich, Blending Iconic Heritage and Trend-forward Style
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced the launch of a limited-time collection with Woolrich, the iconic outdoor lifestyle brand…
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Arrives Oct. 3: Here’s How to Shop Target’s Exclusives and Midnight Releases
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced that Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” will release Oct. 3 featuring exclusive items available only at Target…
Target Debuts Collection of New and Exclusive Products for Universal Pictures’ ‘Wicked: For Good’
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced an all-new collection inspired by Universal Pictures’ “Wicked: For Good.”
Celebrating Meaningful Impact: Target’s 2025 Sustainability and Governance Report
At Target, our commitment to great design, an elevated shopping experience and a world-class team are hallmarks of our brand…
Target Heads to Hawkins: Retailer Reveals Plans to Be the Ultimate Fan Destination for Netflix’s ‘Stranger Things 5’
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) and Netflix are partnering to celebrate the highly anticipated fifth and final season of “Stranger Things.”
Just in Time for the Holidays: Target Launches First-of-its-Kind Accessible Self-Checkout, Built with the Blind Community
Designed with and for disabled guests and people with disabilities, this solution is the first of its kind in U.S. retail…
Takeaways from Amazon’s pitch at its annual conference for third-party sellers
At Accelerate, Amazon’s annual conference for third-party sellers in Seattle, the e-commerce giant’s top brass pitched independent merchants on how artificial intelligence will transform selling on its marketplace…
Behind the Brand: Kahlana Barfield Brown Mixes Edge and Ease with New KBB by KAHLANA Fashion Brand
Fashion and beauty expert Kahlana Barfield Brown, pictured at center, is known for her modern yet timeless style…
Target Cautions Shareholders Regarding TRC Capital’s “Mini-Tender” Offer
Target is not affiliated with TRC Capital and does not endorse this unsolicited mini-tender offer…
Walmart faced a roughly $400 million surprise expense last quarter
During its fiscal second-quarter earnings, Walmart reported an unexpected claims expense…
How Target is rethinking search for generative AI
The future of SEO is GEO, or generative engine optimization…
Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend
The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share.
Best Buy unveils new way for ad partners to leverage store footprint
Today, at “We Got Next,” our 2025 Best Buy Ads Showcase, Best Buy announced a new way for advertisers to take advantage of its U.S. store footprint…
Evolving Stores-as-Hubs to Elevate the Guest Experience
We recently announced the expansion of next-day delivery to 35 top U.S. metro areas…
Target Brings Holiday Magic and Style with 20,000 New Items, Thousands of Gifts Starting at $5 and Expanded Next-Day Delivery to Millions More Shoppers
Today Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced its plans to make the holiday season brighter…
Target expanding next-day delivery coverage to top 35 US metros
Target is expanding its next-day delivery coverage to more markets, the retailer announced Tuesday…
Target’s Fragrance Lineup Hits All the Right Notes This Season
Scent can shift a mood, spark a memory or transform a moment — and it’s one of the fastest-growing categories in the beauty market…
Target Returns to New York Fashion Week
At Target, we’re known for elevated, attainable and affordable style across every category…
Suki Waterhouse, Natasha Lyonne, Devin Booker, Sean Kaufman, Ciara Miller, D-Nice, Kitty Ca$h and More Stun at Target’s NYFW Style Tailgate
To celebrate Target’s fall collection of trend-first capsule styling must-haves…
The Target Edit: Gather Round, It’s Time for Fall Style
We’re bringing it in every way possible — from looks you’ll love to shop to inspiration across home, beauty and more…
Best Buy appoints Meghan Frank to Board of Directors
Frank is the chief financial officer of lululemon, a global athletic apparel, footwear, and accessories company, and has held that role since Nov. 2020…
Target goes after fall shoppers with style Instagram relaunch
As Target undergoes a turnaround effort, the mass retailer is relaunching its Target Style social media account…
Target’s fall store openings focus on larger formats
Adding to its long-term expansion plan, Target is opening seven new stores this fall…
Ulta expands globally with Mexico store openings
Marking its debut in the country, Ulta Beauty opened its first two stores in Mexico…
Kohl’s and Sephora Bring Sephora@Kohl’s to Campus
Last month, as Sorority Recruitment Week took over college campuses nationwide, Kohl’s partnered with Sephora…
Gotta Collect Them All: Target’s Trading Card Sales Are on a Legendary Run
Trading cards are a big business spanning generations, and Target has become a go-to destination for collectors…
On Amazon, the ‘Made in USA’ boom fizzles as price wins out
Back in the spring, “Made in USA” became one of Amazon’s hottest search terms…
Appellate court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, but delays action
A federal appeals court on Aug. 29 ruled that President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers…
Ulta Beauty raises full-year forecast as sales grew faster than expected in Q2
The U.S. beauty retailer raised its annual sales and profit forecast…
Best Buy Reports Q2 FY26 Results
est Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week second quarter…
Walmart posts 50% leap in US store-fulfilled delivery sales
Walmart’s U.S. store-fulfilled delivery sales jumped nearly 50% last quarter…
Target scales back on in-store fulfillment strategy
Target is pivoting its in-store fulfillment strategy as it prioritizes the customer retail experience…
Kohl’s Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Net sales decreased 5.1% and comparable sales decreased 4.2%…
Many Target stores will stop fulfilling online orders
Target is reevaluating which stores it uses to fulfill online orders in place of distribution centers…
Walmart, Target tout AI plans
Walmart and Target expanded AI initiatives and touted potential benefits…
US, EU agree to terms of framework trade pact
The two trading partners documented provisions of a deal that would set a 15% tariff on many EU imports…
Walmart revenue grows as it works to absorb tariff hikes
While Walmart contends with rising costs related to tariffs, its second quarter revenue grew 4.8% year over year…
Amazon’s 2025 peak season fulfillment fees match last year’s rates
Amazon will levy higher fulfillment fees during the peak holiday shipping season…
Why New Target CEO Michael Fiddelke Must Put The Fun In Fundamentals
Target Corp. is entering one of the most critical chapters in its history…
Target’s next CEO shares his 3 top priorities in returning to growth
iddelke, Target’s chief operating officer, has been with the company for more than two decades…
Target Corporation Reports Second Quarter Earnings
Second quarter net sales were $25.2 billion, (0.9) percent lower than 2024…
A Closer Look at Target’s Q2 2025
This morning, Target announced our second quarter 2025 earnings…
Getting to Know Target’s Next CEO, Michael Fiddelke
There’s an exciting new chapter for Target on the way…
Best Buy launches digital marketplace, more than doubling number of products available online
Starting today, Best Buy customers can find a whole lot more when shopping on BestBuy.com…
Kohl’s Names Steven Dee Chief Technology Officer
Kohl’s announced that Steven Dee has been named the company’s chief technology officer…
Ulta Beauty and Target Announce Plans to Conclude Partnership in 2026
Today, Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) and Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced that they have mutually agreed not to renew the Ulta Beauty at Target shop-in-shop partnership…
US to maintain lower tariff rates on China imports for 90 more days
The U.S. is extending its pause on additional retaliatory tariffs for imports from China until Nov. 10…
Why Did Amazon Pull Out of Google Shopping Ads?
Amazon abruptly stopped bidding on Google Shopping ad auctions, opening up a rare paid-search opportunity for retail brands…
Target launches The Wild Collective, a brand featuring NCAA-licensed apparel
The mass merchant is tripling its assortment of game day items…
Mapping Trump’s tariffs by trade balance and geography
Duties on over 90 countries’ imports are slated to rise above a previous 10% baseline tariff implemented by the U.S. Here are three graphics illustrating the changes.
EU delays countermeasures to US tariffs by 6 months
The bloc has now paused implementation three times…
Talks to resume in Geneva to reach global pact on plastic pollution
Negotiators will take another stab at reaching a global pact on plastic pollution at talks opening on Tuesday, July 5…
From Game Day Looks to Dorm Decor, Target’s Taking You Back to College in Style
College is calling — and it’s the perfect chance to hit refresh…
Amazon Online Retail Sales Surged 11% In Second Quarter, Ahead Of Amazon Prime Day
Online shoppers came out in full force to power 11% growth in Amazon online store sales…
US to install country-specific tariffs Aug. 7
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday officially codifying rates for over 60 trading partners…
De minimis exemption to end Aug. 29, White House says
The exemption currently allows imports under $800 to enter the U.S. duty and tax free…
Amazon and Instacart’s former advertising leader is transforming the way Walmart grows
Now, as Walmart’s chief growth officer, Dallaire is translating his experience in growing advertising businesses…
Walmart bets big on AI with ‘super agent’ strategy
Unifying its approach to the technology, Walmart launched a new companywide artificial intelligence framework…
Target Announces “Back-to-School-idays” Savings Event with Deals on New Must-Have School Items
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced its “Back-to-School-idays” savings event July 27-Aug. 2…
Target to stop price matching retailers
Target will no longer price match products for customers from competitors such as Amazon and Walmart starting July 28.
June Retail Sales Beat Expectations As Americans Keep Spending
American consumers defied expectations in June – typically a slow month in retail – posting a 0.6% seasonally-adjusted uptick in May-to-June spending…
Target to open 8 new stores this summer
Furthering it’s multiyear store expansion strategy, Target is opening eight new stores this summer…
Prime Day Again Breaks Sales Records — and Offers Insight into Current Consumer Mindset
Despite getting off to a slow start (by some accounts), Amazon’s 11th annual Prime Day event…
Ulta expands Korean beauty assortment in new partnership
Ulta Beauty is going deeper into the Korean beauty market through a partnership with K-Beauty World…
Kohl’s Names Arianne Parisi Chief Digital Officer
Parisi will be responsible for driving Kohl’s digital business through Kohls.com and the Kohl’s App…
US plans 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico
The U.S. will implement 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective Aug. 1…
US plans 35% tariffs on Canada imports
The U.S. will levy a 35% tariff on imports from Canada…
Usual Suspects Walmart and Amazon Lead NRF Top 100 Retailers List
The National Retail Federation’s annual ranking of the Top 100 Retailers, based on 2024 U.S. sales, has remained remarkably consistent since last year…
Strengthening Connections, Celebrating Culture: Target at Essence Fest
Once again, Target was proud to sponsor the Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans…
Ulta Beauty breaks into the UK with Space NK acquisition
Ulta Beauty on Thursday announced it is acquiring British beauty retailer Space NK from private equity firm Manzanita Capital…
Target, Sam’s Club’s summer promotions are all about holding prices as tariff threat looms
As retailers and brands seek to fight the uncertainty that comes alongside the always-shifting threat of tariffs…
Target Leads US in Trademark Applications Amid Private Label Push
Target filed more trademark applications than any other company in the U.S. last year, reflecting its…
Amazon Prime Days Expected To Drive $23.8 Billion In U.S. Online Sales
Amazon’s four-day Prime Day sales event is expected to drive a record $23.8 billion in U.S. e-commerce sales this week, according to…
How Target is tackling back-to-school marketing with dual campaigns
Many students only recently heard the final bell ring, but marketers are already…
Private Labels Evolve into Destination Brands, Primed for Growth Amid Tariffs
As private labels and store brands have evolved over the last decade, the stigma of the “cheap, alternative, knockoff” brand has worn away. Retailers have built…
Will Target’s Planned Factory-Direct Shipping Model Improve Sales?
Target is keen to increase its low-cost offerings inventory by introducing the direct shipping model…
Ulta Beauty CFO Paula Oyibo exits
Ulta Beauty CFO Paula Oyibo, who only took on the role about a year ago, has left the company…
Target to Hold 2024 Prices on School Supplies as It Kicks Off Back-to-School and College Season
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced it is maintaining its 2024 prices on key back-to-school items…
Walmart Unveils Bold Ad Campaign To Update Its Image Starring Walton Goggins
Walmart is intent on changing its image from the familiar discount retailer you thought you knew…
Target Announces Voting Results from 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders
Shareholders elected all 12 nominees for the board of directors, ratified the appointment of Target’s independent registered public accounting firm…
The World’s Largest Retailers 2025: Amazon Tops List Of Global Retailers Ahead Of Tariff Impact
A shifting U.S. tariff policy has retail companies downgrading revenue projections for the upcoming fiscal year…
Trump says tariff deal with China is ‘done’
The proposed agreement, pending approval from both countries, sets 55% tariffs on imports from China and a 10% rate on U.S. products…
Target Corporation Increases Quarterly Dividend by 1.8 Percent
The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.14 per common share…
Walmart debuts Sparky, its generative AI assistant for customers
Walmart introduced a customer-facing generative AI assistant named Sparky…
The Target Edit: Experience the Sights, Sounds and Special Moments of Summer
At Target, every interaction with you, our guests, is an opportunity to make everyday moments extraordinary…
Behind the Brand: Cheers to BERO, Tom Holland’s Non-Alcoholic Beer Brand
When British actor Tom Holland shifted to a lifestyle of sobriety and balanced living a few years ago…
Walmart, Amazon, Costco And Home Depot Tackle Tariff Whiplash
The big five retailers all agree that it is difficult to predict the future impact of tariffs, however, each retailer has been working on mitigating the impact of tariffs…
Ulta sees signs of improvement in Q1, but stays cautious
While beauty is generally recession-proof, executives said the category is not “immune to consumer pressure”…
Target Names New Leader for Roundel Retail Media Network
Matt Drzewicki has been appointed to lead Target’s retail media network Roundel as SVP, effective June 1…
US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties…
Best Buy lowers guidance due to tariffs as Q1 revenue drops
The retailer enacted tariff-related price adjustments this month and made progress in minimizing the percentage of its product costs from China…
Nintendo Switch 2 Is Coming to Target June 5 — Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Families, fans and gamers — start your engines…
Best Buy Reports Q1 FY26 Results
Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced results for the 13-week first quarter ended May 3, 2025…
Kohl’s Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results
Kohl’s Corporation (NYSE:KSS) today reported results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2025.
Good & Gather Collabs Returns with Renowned Pitmaster Rodney Scott
Good & Gather Collabs is back for round two — this time with South Carolina’s legendary and beloved BBQ pitmaster Rodney Scott…
Amazon sees steady growth in beauty, personal care and OTC sales in Europe
Amazon continues to expand its presence in Europe’s online non-prescription health market…
Target’s paid membership program has boosted same-day delivery growth
In April 2024, the Minneapolis-based retailer launched Target 360 in a bid to boost profits and growth…
Target Corporation Announces Multi-Year Enterprise Acceleration Office
Target Corporation announced today it has established a multi-year Enterprise Acceleration Office to drive even greater speed and agility across the company…
Target Corporation Reports First Quarter Earnings
The Company reported first quarter GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $2.27…
A Closer Look at Target’s Q1 2025
Check out the full results and read on for a snapshot…
Target is heading to small towns across America. They’ve been waiting
Target’s list of upcoming store openings on its website…
Target Circle 360 Members Can Now Get Same-day Delivery from 100-plus Retailers with No Markups
Target Corporation today announced that it is delivering even more value for members…
Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’
The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible…
Marketplace Briefing: Amazon sellers recommit to Prime Day after tariff relief — but scramble to restock in time
Many Amazon sellers who were planning to sit out Prime Day are now back in the game…
Target Launches 10,000 New Items to Make the Most of Every Summer Moment, Starting at Just $1
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced plans to help consumers celebrate the upcoming summer months…
Eco-friendly cleaning product company Blueland arrives in over 1,800 Target stores
The plastic-free items available through the partnership include dishwasher detergent, laundry detergent…
US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
As part of the agreement, the U.S. will pause for 90 days the 34% tariff on imports from China…
One year later, Target calls express self-checkout a success
Target says its express self-checkout lanes, which limit customers to 10 or fewer items, have increased satisfaction…
Walmart debuts ‘Grow with US’ program for small businesses
Walmart debuted its Grow with US initiative, which provides U.S. small businesses with training…
Amazon to invest $4B toward rural delivery expansion by 2026
The investment will lead to less populated areas being covered by more than 200 delivery stations…
Express Self-Checkout is Delivering a Faster, More Enjoyable Target Experience
Guests told us they wanted a choice in how they completed their store purchase…
How grocery continues to drive Walmart’s top line
The key business segment brought in $276 billion in net sales for Walmart U.S. for its fiscal year 2025…
How Amazon Is Turning Streaming Into Shopping With ‘Shop The Show’
Amazon just announced the expansion of its “Shop The Show” offering…
Kohl’s Announces CEO Transition Process
Kohl’s Corporation today announced that the Kohl’s Board of Directors has appointed Michael Bender as Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO)…
Amazon and Saks Fifth Avenue launch luxury e-commerce storefront
The partnership will feature an assortment of high-end men’s and women’s brands…
Boots & Barkley Relaunches with Paws-itively Irresistible Pet Accessories
May is National Pet Month, and we’re unleashing joy for pets and their parents…
With Tariffs Changing Quickly, Can Retail Pricing Keep Up?
With tariff policies changing week by week, many retailers and brands are struggling to update pricing quickly…
Branch Basics makes mass retail debut at Target with lower prices, marketing blitz
Cleaning company Branch Basics, a $150 million business known for its all-natural, fragrance-free concentrate…
Amazon and Walmart keep chasing faster deliveries to woo shoppers
The rivals are growing their same-day reach in rural areas…
Walmart, Target And Home Depot CEOs Meet With President Trump To Talk Tariffs
Three of the nation’s top retail leaders – Walmart’s Doug McMillon, Target’s Brian Cornell and Home Depot’s Ted Decker – met with President Trump at the White House…
Dreams Do Come True: Introducing Parachute for Target
Get ready to sleep in softness and towel off in style…
Modern Retail Index: What’s driving the financial performance of retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Sephora
In the face of a shifting retail landscape fraught with new business demands and economic dynamics…
For Earth Month, Target Introduces A Range Of Affordable Wine In Paper Bottles
Target is introducing a private-label wine…
Target Corp. CEO meets with Trump, seeking tariff relief
Representatives from Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) and other major U.S. retailers met with President Donald Trump on Monday, raising concerns on the impact of tariffs on imported goods that represent a large portion of the products on their shelves.
Target Launches New Fresh Floral Brand
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced that it is expanding its floral offerings…
Walmart Leverages Geospatial Tech to Expand Delivery to 12 Million New Households
Walmart has deployed geospatial technology to create a data science model…
Ulta brings on Revolution Beauty CEO as chief merchandising and digital officer
Ulta Beauty’s C-suite transformation continued Thursday with the appointment of Lauren Brindley…
Ulta Beauty aims for long-term growth after data, ERP upgrades
Ulta Beauty is working to take advantage of improvements to core technology systems…
Why Is Target Pausing Its Ulta Shop Expansion?
Target closed 2024 with 610 Ulta Beauty in-store shops, reaching about a third of its U.S. doors…
Target beefs up online grocery offerings with ButcherBox partnership
Online meat and seafood seller ButcherBox announced Thursday…
At brick-and-mortar powerhouse Walmart, e-commerce turns profitable
Walmart seems poised to win in any environment, regardless of where the spinning Trump administration tariff wheel lands…
The new playbook for marketing a Target or Walmart launch
Landing on the shelves of Target or Walmart is often a huge victory for brands…
American Consumers Are Resilient, Ready To Adapt To Tariff-Driven Price Increases
As the stock market implodes in real time, American consumers are responding with a pragmatic acceptance of what’s coming…
How Amazon sellers are rewriting their marketing plans amid tariffs, rising platform fees
After a year marked by rising seller fees and, now, new tariffs…
Ulta pauses on Target expansion efforts, for now
Newly minted CEO Kecia Steelman told an audience at J.P. Morgan’s annual Retail Round Up Conference last week…
Retailers like Target and Nordstrom are rethinking their approach to small-format stores
Throughout the past decade, big-box retailers and department store chains have experimented with…
Amazon ‘Buy For Me’ Is The Latest Entrant In The AI Shopping Agent Race
Amazon’s new “Buy For Me” feature represents a stunning departure from the company’s decades-long strategy…
Best Buy debuts creator program featuring shoppable storefronts
Today, we’re excited to announce the Best Buy Creator program…
Target launches campaign highlighting spring merchandise
The spring campaign comes a month after Target announced a multiyear merchandise revamp…
As tariffs take effect, more brands weigh the value of tapping U.S. manufacturers
As retail companies navigate the tariff-filled landscape, some are weighing the value in bringing manufacturing stateside.
Trump installs 10% baseline tariff, country-specific duties
The president said he will levy import taxes on China, Japan and others equal to half of what they charge the U.S. based on White House calculations.
Target and kate spade new york Partner for One of Target’s Largest Limited-Time Collections
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced the launch of a limited-time collection of fashion…
Consumer spending during Q1 to shrink for first time since pandemic
“Stockpiling ahead of potential tariff implementation on a wide range of consumer goods could lead to a pullback in goods spending later this year,” the Conference Board said.