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Gap, Houdini and Target partner with Syre on commercial launch of circular polyester

Textile-to-textile recycling firm Syre has established a strategic partnership with Gap Inc., Houdini Sportswear and Target ahead of the commercial launch of its circular polyester product. All of the companies have agreed, within their own capabilities, to utilise the company’s polyester, furthering both Syre’s mission of reaching a broader...

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Target aims to drive growth with New Acceleration Office after Q1 sales drop

Target Corporation released its first quarter 2025 financial results, reporting net sales of 23.8 billion dollars, a 2.8 percent decrease versus the same period last year. The retailer highlighted digital comparable sales growth of 4.7 percent, driven by a significant 36 percent surge in same-day delivery through its Target Circle 360 program...

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Kate Spade New York to launch affordable collection with Target

American fashion and lifestyle brand Kate Spade New York, known for its colourful and quirky aesthetic, is teaming up with Minneapolis-based retailer Target to launch an exclusive limited-time affordable collection of fashion, home and entertaining essentials. The Kate Spade New York x Target collection, launching on April 12, features more than...

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Target aims for over $15 billion in sales growth by 2030 through strategic investments

At its financial community meeting today, Target Corp. (TGT) announced its plans to achieve more than $15 billion in sales growth by 2030 through ongoing investments in its multi-channel business. The strategic plans include expanding on-trend and affordable assortments, reinforcing Target as a discovery destination by blending physical,...

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Target announces price increases amid tariff challenges and consumer uncertainty

Target, following its fourth-quarter review, has indicated potential price increases due to tariffs imposed on imported goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. These tariffs, specifically a 25 percent levy on Mexico and Canada, coincided with the company's announcement. Coupled with consumer uncertainty and a slight dip in February net sales,...

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Target collaborates with Champion to offer activewear

Target Corp. (TGT), Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with sportswear brand Champion to offer a unique line of high-quality, stylish activewear and sporting goods for adults and kids. The line, with most items under $40, will be available in Target stores and on its website from August. In the pre-market hours, Target's stock is...

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Target rolls back DEI initiatives as Trump’s term begins

US retail giant Target has announced that it will be concluding its three-year diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals, alongside other associated initiatives, in a move that seemingly aligns with the values of the new Trump administration. In a press release, Target said that in addition to the conclusion of its DEI goals, it would also be...

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Target sales grow over festive season, enacts exec changes

US department store giant Target has reported strong performance in holiday sales for the November and December period, with total sales rising 2.8 percent over the year prior. This, in turn, reflected a comparable sales increase of 2 percent, as well as “record-high” sales during both the Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotional periods....

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Jaimee Lupton launches new fragrance and bodycare brand

Serial beauty entrepreneur Jaimee Lupton, founder of Monday Haircare, Osāna Naturals and Being, has launched a new range of mood-matching fragrance and bodycare products. Called ‘Daise’ the new beauty line has been designed to offer a fresh and fun approach to fragrance and body care catering to discerning elder Gen Alpha and young Gen Zs, which...

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Target doubling down on commitment to wellness

American retailer Target is kickstarting 2025 with an expansion to its wellness category, adding more than 2,000 new items, including more than 600 exclusives. In a statement, Target said the expansion across multiple categories, including beauty, hair health, wellness technology, and apparel, was part of the retailer’s strategy to take an...

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Poppi launches limited-edition apparel collection with Target

Prebiotic soda brand Poppi has partnered with Target for a limited-edition apparel collection. The new Poppi x Target collection includes sweatshirts, t-shirts, accessories, caps, and socks in pastel and bright colors reminiscent of the brand’s aesthetic. The items also feature key motifs from some of the brand’s drops throughout 2024. Poppi x...

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True Classic expands its presence to 460 Target stores nation wide

Men’s direct-to-consumer apparel brand, True Classic, has expanded its retail presence to 460 Target stores nationwide. Starting from mid-December, shoppers can purchase True Classic's popular Classic Crew in five colors, available individually or as part of an exclusive customizable bundle at Target locations. As part of its broader strategy to...