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2021
Target Black History Month merchandise faces backlash
Target's Black History Month merchandise line drew public criticism after a viral tweet mocked some shirts in the collection. Critics said the designs incorporated hurtful stereotypes; other commenters defended the line, noting that the shirts were made by Black business owners.
2021
Anomaly haircare line announcement
Priyanka Chopra Jonas announced Anomaly, a haircare line she created with partners at Maesa, and said it would become available exclusively at Target in the US on January 31.
2021
Anomaly announces its haircare line ahead of US availability
Anomaly announced its haircare line and said it would be available exclusively at Target in the US starting January 31, with expansion to markets around the world later in the year.
2021
Target announces limited-edition home collection with Levi Strauss & Co.
Target announced a limited-edition home collection with Levi Strauss & Co. The collection is planned to roll out in 500 Target stores nationwide by the fall, with more than 100 items.
2021
Apple announces Black Unity Collection Apple Watch
Apple announced a limited-edition Apple Watch as part of its Black Unity collection, with sales planned to begin February 1 at Apple and Target. The watch body is planned to be sold only during February.
2021
Apple introduces Black Unity Collection Apple Watch
Apple announced a limited-edition Apple Watch as part of its Black Unity Collection. The watch was scheduled to go on sale at Apple and Target in the U.S. beginning February 1, 2021, and a portion of proceeds would go to civil rights organizations.
2021
THG acquires Dermstore
The Hut Group (THG) acquired U.S. online retailer Dermstore from Target for USD 350 million.
2020
Target offers a gift-card promotion
Target is holding a limited promotion offering 15% off one eligible PlayStation Network, Xbox, or Nintendo eShop gift card when customers buy another.
2020
Target promotes last-minute holiday pickup and delivery
Target promoted its contactless same-day pickup and delivery options for last-minute holiday shopping, available until 5 p.m. on Christmas Eve.
2020
Target announces plan to open up to 40 stores a year
Target officials said the retailer is planning to open up to 40 stores a year. The article also reports that Target opened 18 new locations in October.
2020
Target announces store-line checking and reservation feature
Target unveiled holiday-season procedures that include technology allowing customers to check whether there is a line outside a store and reserve a place if needed. The feature will notify customers when it is their turn to enter if the store is at capacity.
2020
Target settles with U.S. Department of Labor over store safety hazards
Target and the U.S. Department of Labor agreed to correct exit-access and storage hazards in 200 Target stores in the Northeast and Target agreed to pay a $465,000 penalty. The settlement requires safety-related changes and employee retraining.
2020
Target and FAO Schwarz team up on exclusive toy collection
Target announced that it teamed with FAO Schwarz on an exclusive 70-piece toy collection for holiday shoppers.
2020
Target announces return of Deal Days
Target announced that its two-day Deal Days sales event would return on October 13 and 14, with more than double the deals offered the previous year.
2020
Finley's announces e-commerce partnership with Target
Finley's announced an e-commerce partnership with Target, and its dog treats were available for purchase on Target.com, expanding online access to its products in the United States.
2020
Discrimination charge filed against Target over Starbucks cup incident
Aishah filed a discrimination charge against Target with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights after alleging that a barista at a Target Starbucks wrote “ISIS” on her cup instead of her name. Target said it investigated the matter, believed it was not deliberate, and would take action including additional training for the team member.
2020
Beyond Meat announces Cookout Classic bulk pack
Beyond Meat announced a limited-edition 10-pack of its Beyond Burgers, planned to launch the week of June 22 at most Target and Walmart stores nationwide and other select retailers, and to be available through mid-August or while supplies last.
2020
Target, CVS and Walmart close some stores amid protests
Target, CVS and Walmart closed some stores amid protests, according to the article.
2020
Target announces temporary store closures amid protests
Target announced that it would temporarily close 175 stores nationwide as protests continued; the article says the number of closures was later reduced.
2020
Target temporarily closes stores and reduces shopping hours amid protests
Target temporarily closed 175 stores in 13 states and reduced shopping hours amid protests following George Floyd's death. The company cited employee safety and community concerns; the article also reports that some Target stores had been looted or vandalized.