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Target to launch pickleball collection with Prince

Target has partnered with tennis and lifestyle brand Prince to launch a limited-edition pickleball collection. The Prince for Target collection features more than 80 apparel, sporting goods, and accessories for pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in the United States, according to the 2023 Sports & Fitness Industry Association's topline. The...

Fashion

First Look: Diane von Furstenburg for Target Collection

Ahead of its drop, Target has revealed the entire collection from its latest limited-edition collaboration with the iconic Diane von Furstenberg. Best known for her famous wrap dress and stylish, bold prints, the highly anticipated collection, inspired by art and nature, includes more than 200 items across women’s, girls’, baby apparel,...

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Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson launches men’s skincare brand

Actor, professional wrestler, and entrepreneur Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has launched an affordable personal care brand for men called Papatui. The skincare line aims to offer “high-quality, hardworking products that are accessibly priced,” and is currently available only in the US through its own e-commerce at papatui.com and in Target stores...

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Target prepares to position for growth despite drop in FY sales

US department store giant Target Corporation announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2023 results, with both periods seeing a notable drop in sales despite coming ahead of expectations. For the quarter, comparable sales fell 4.4 percent, reflecting a comparable stores sales decline of 5.4 percent, while full year sales also decreased 1.7...

Fashion

Target collaborates with Diane von Furstenberg for limited spring collection

Belgian fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg has teamed up with none other than Target to launch a limited-edition collection for spring. The Diane von Furstenberg for Target collection is set to include some of her eponymous brand's statement styles, such as the ever-iconic wrap dress, famous prints and patterns, as well as other categories...

Retail

Target launches annual post-holiday clearance sales of up to 50 percent off

Retail giant Target Corp. (TGT) announced Tuesday the beginning of the retailer's annual post-holiday sales event - The Target Clearance Run. Guests will find the biggest savings at the retailer's nearly 2,000 stores, along with additional deals on Target.com and in the Target app, including up to 50 percent off clothing, shoes, beauty, toys and...

Business

Sustainable Apparel Coalition launches climate action programme specifically for manufacturers

At its annual meeting at the end of September, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition announced the launch of the Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) in collaboration with US sports brand Nike and US retail corporation Target. MCAP was introduced as part of SAC’s Decarbonisation Program, designed to “catalyse support and drive the sector...

Retail

Target circle week October 1-7, to hire 100,000 seasonal workers

Target is offering a full week of savings during Target Circle Week, which will be running from October 1 to 7. Ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season, the retailer also plans to hire nearly 100,000 seasonal team members. Also starting October 1, Deal of the Day program returns with deep daily discounts exclusively for Target Circle...

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Target names Lisa Roath chief marketing officer

US department store chain Target Corporation has announced the appointment of Lisa Roath as executive vice president and chief marketing officer. Roath has been tasked with leading the company’s core marketing efforts, including creative, guest marketing strategy, retail brand experience, social media and marketing strategy, among other things....

Business

Target partially removes Pride Collection following backlash

American department store chain Target has said that it will be removing part of its collection celebrating Pride Month after employees faced threats while at work. In a statement, the retailer noted that it had offered such an assortment “for more than a decade”, however it had seen a different response to the products this time round. The...

Business

Target to invest 100 million dollars in sortation centres

US department store retailer Target has announced it is planning to inject a 100 million dollar investment into scaling its sortation centre network. Through the funding, the company is hoping to open six additional facilities by the end of 2026, bringing its network to 15. Currently, the retailer operates nine centres in Minnesota, Texas,...

Fashion

Target's Future Collective collaborates with Gabriella Karefa-Johnson

Target has launched its second Future Collective line in collaboration with fashion editor and stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson. Future Collective, a brand owned by Target, offers apparel and accessories in collaboration with industry experts and aims to showcase the versatility of modern style and cultural influences. Debuting in September...