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March 18, 2011
Target makes donation to Save the Children

Target has made a donation to Save the Children to assist with Japan’s earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

March 17, 2011
Target named one of the world's most ethical companies

Target has made the Ethisphere Institute’s World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2011 list, the retail chain said Thursday.

March 15, 2011
Alba Botanica renames Advanced line, repackages products

Alba Botanica, whose products are available at CVS, Target, Whole Foods and natural food stores, has revamped its Advanced line, which now is known as Natural Even Advanced.

March 10, 2011
Report: Lady Gaga ends deal with Target

Pop singer Lady Gaga has dissolved her partnership with mass merchandiser Target, according to published reports.

March 9, 2011
Target expands clinic presence

Target Clinic is slated to open eight new locations in three markets.

March 3, 2011
Grocery gains again fuel Target’s comp growth

February same-store sales at Target advanced 1.8%, thanks to the addition of fresh food and consumables that are part of an aggressive remodeling program causing more people to shop its stores.

March 2, 2011
Tattooed By Inky debuts at Target

Apna International has launched at Target a new fragrance collection called Tattooed By Inky, which features fragrances for both men and women.

February 28, 2011
P&G slims down Tide, Gain with compacted powder laundry detergents

Procter & Gamble is letting Target customers know that great things come in small packages as it launches new Tide and Gain compacted powder laundry detergents.

February 24, 2011
Target turns in a solid year

Fourth-quarter earnings per share at Target advanced 17% to $1.45, compared with $1.24 the prior year, thanks to a seven-cent-per-share tax benefit.

February 18, 2011
Report: Target forms executive committee to direct political giving

Mass merchandiser Target has changed its political donation policies following a controversy that erupted last year over a donation to a socially conservative political group, according to published reports.

February 16, 2011
Target to open small-format store in Chicago

Another Target store is coming to downtown Chicago, as the retailer disclosed it would open a small-format store under the new CityTarget banner in the Sullivan Center at South State Street and Madison Street.

February 15, 2011
Target to sell deluxe edition of Lady Gaga's new album

Pop singer Lady Gaga has partnered with mass merchandise retailer Target to allow customers to pre-order a deluxe edition of her new album, “Born This Way.” Customers can order the album through Target and download the title track for free at Target.com/Gaga until Feb. 26.

February 3, 2011
Target hopes PFresh, savings program will drive sales

Target said that although its comparable-store sales were below expectations in the South and Northeast, the company believes overall sales will be driven by two of its recent initiatives.

February 1, 2011
Generics discounts ignite Medicare Rx competition

Just when you thought the low end of the generic drug price spectrum couldn’t get any more commoditized, the $2 price point debuted with a big splash in September 2010.


February 1, 2011
Swiffer paints cleaning products aisle red

Procter & Gamble's Swiffer products are turning red for Valentine's Day with new limited-edition packaging.

January 19, 2011
Goody's Modern Organica line coming to Target

Hair accessories brand Goody is gearing up for spring with the launch of its new Modern Organica collection, exclusively available at Target next month.

January 18, 2011
Tony Fisher named Target Canada president

After announcing that its chief marketing officer would serve as the executive committee sponsor of Target’s entrance into the Canadian market, the retailer named a leader for its Target Canada operations.

January 14, 2011
CMO to oversee Target's Canadian venture

Target announced that its chief marketing officer, Michael Francis, will serve as the executive committee sponsor of Target’s entrance into the Canadian market. In this role, Francis will oversee the extension of Target’s brand as part of the corporation’s first-ever expansion of its stores beyond the United States, the company reported.

January 13, 2011
Target sets sights on Canada

Just days after announcing 2011 U.S. expansion plans, Target announced an acquisition in Canada that will enable it to open between 100 and 150 stores during the next four years.

January 12, 2011
Organic product purchases increase at traditional grocers

Organic product purchases among consumers have been fairly consistent over the past three years, but more shoppers are looking to mass retailers to purchase such items.

January 11, 2011
Target names executive committee members

Two leaders of Target have been appointed to the retailer's executive committee.

January 11, 2011
Target to open 21 stores in 2011

Target is opening 21 stores across 12 states, the retailer announced Tuesday.

January 6, 2011
Target ekes out disappointing 0.9% comp in December

Despite an easy prior-year comparison, Target fell short of its December same-store sales guidance with a disappointing 0.9% gain.

January 5, 2011
ReportersNotebook — Beauty Care, 1/10/11

Supplier News — EcoTools once again is joining forces with actress Alicia Silverstone to introduce for the spring the revamped eco-conscious cosmetic bag and brush collection set dubbed EcoTools by Alicia Silverstone. The collection, which will launch April 2011, will feature three additions and three revised sets, and will be available at Walmart, Target and Walgreens.


December 29, 2010
Report: New Target ads take aim at broader group of new parents

Target is unveiling a new ad campaign in 2011, according to a published report. The new ads are meant to speak to a broader group of parents. The company also is reaching out to new parents through a new Facebook-based initiative called the "Big Baby Billboard."

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