Recent events
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2020
Target temporarily closes 24 Twin Cities stores
Target announced that it had temporarily closed 24 stores in the Twin Cities metro area amid looting and unrest, citing the safety of team members and customers.
2020
Target announces Designer Dress Collection collaboration
Target announced a collaboration with Cushnie, Lisa Marie Fernandez, and LoveShackFancy for a collection of about 70 dresses. The collection was scheduled to become available on Target’s website on June 6 and in select stores beginning June 15.
2020
Target to acquire Deliv delivery technology assets
Target was in the process of acquiring technology assets from same-day delivery service Deliv. Target characterized the deal as an R&D-type acquisition with no immediate consumer-facing impact.
2020
Target temporarily suspends in-store returns and exchanges
Target announced that it would stop accepting in-store product returns and exchanges for three weeks, and said it would honor returns expiring during that period for three weeks beyond the holding period.
2020
Target subsidiary agrees to settle debt-collection lawsuit
Target Enterprise Inc., a Target Corp. subsidiary, agreed to pay nearly $2.3 million to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging illegal debt-collection practices. The reported settlement terms include $7,500 for the plaintiff and about $300 for each of 5,484 other Massachusetts residents.
2020
Target responds to sale of N95 masks in Seattle stores
Target said N95 masks had been made available for purchase in error at select Seattle-area stores, apologized, and said it removed the masks and would donate them to the Washington State Department of Health for distribution to local hospitals. It also said it was reviewing its wider mask inventory for donations to hospitals nationwide.
2020
Target settles Massachusetts debt-collection class action
A judge approved a settlement in a class-action lawsuit alleging that Target engaged in unlawful debt-collection practices toward Massachusetts residents. Target admitted no wrongdoing in agreeing to the settlement.
2020
Target removes Seattle masks and donates them to Washington health authorities
After N95 masks were found for sale in select Seattle stores amid a reported hospital shortage, Target said the masks had been sold in error, were being removed from shelves, and would be donated to the Washington Department of Health. Target also said it would search its inventory for additional masks to donate and apologized.
2020
Target removes masks from Seattle store shelves and donates them
Target said N95 masks had been sold in error in select Seattle stores. It said it was removing them from shelves, donating them to the Washington Department of Health, and searching its inventory for additional masks to donate.
2020
VTech announces Go! Go! Cory Carson toy line
VTech announced a new Go! Go! Cory Carson toy line based on the animated preschool series; the line debuted at Toy Fair and was scheduled to become available in March exclusively at Target.
2020
Target apologizes and removes mislabeled apparel
After baby apparel was printed with the wrong team mascot and the mistake went viral, Target apologized and removed the items from store shelves, according to the article.
2020
Target removes erroneous Minnesota onesies and apologizes
After an erroneous onesie was spotted at a Minneapolis Target store, Target said it removed the items and apologized to fans.
2020
Wildfang sues over Wild Fable trademark
Wildfang filed a federal lawsuit alleging that Target's Wild Fable clothing line infringed Wildfang's trademark. The complaint alleges that similarities between the lines could confuse consumers; the allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2020
Odele launches hair care line at Target
Odele introduced a line of shampoos, conditioners and styling products for family use. The products, except the texturizing sea salt spray, became available exclusively at Target starting January 27, 2020.
2020
Tofurky Plant-Based Burger debuts at Target stores
Tofurky’s Plant-Based Burger debuted at more than 600 Target stores nationwide. The burger is made with soy and vegetable protein and wheat gluten and was sold in a two-patty pack.
2019
Kristin Ess Fragrance Free Collection launch announced
The Kristin Ess Fragrance Free Collection, a line of seven hair-care products, was announced as launching exclusively at Target on December 29.
2019
Target reports third-quarter 2019 results
Target reported third-quarter 2019 results, including 4.5 percent comparable sales growth and adjusted earnings per share of $1.36.
2019
Target sues insurer over data-breach costs
Target sued ACE American Insurance Co. over coverage of costs associated with issuing replacement payment cards after the 2013 data breach. Target says at least $74 million in such costs were not covered; the article does not report a court determination.
2019
Camille Rose launches Cocoa Mélange Holiday Gift Set
Camille Rose announced the release of its limited-time Cocoa Mélange Holiday Gift Set, available exclusively at Target.com and select Target stores nationwide.
2019
Target announces Spring Valley store opening
Target announced that its 48,000-square-foot small-format store in Spring Valley would open on Sunday, November 10, 2019.