Surviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingers
Read full article: Surviving a deadly shooting: An Austin mother and daughter learn how trauma lingersSeven months after escaping the Target shooting, an Austin mother and daughter navigate trauma, fear and unexpected growth.
Target to invest another $2 billion in its business this year to reverse its sales malaise
Read full article: Target to invest another $2 billion in its business this year to reverse its sales malaiseTarget is investing another $2 billion in its business this year to spruce up the store experience, remodel stores and invest in its workers as it tries to turn around a persistent sales malaise and reclaim its authority on style.
Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in Minnesota
Read full article: Protesters in multiple states press Target to oppose the immigration crackdown in MinnesotaActivists have planned protests at more than two dozen Target stores around the United States to pressure the discount retailer into taking a public stand against the 5-week-old immigration crackdown in its home state of Minnesota.
Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this month
Read full article: Target CEO reshapes his leadership team in first big move since taking over this monthTarget CEO Michael Fiddelke is reshuffling his leadership team and making other changes shortly after stepping into the top job at the retailer that has struggled operationally.
Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of it
Read full article: Businesses face pressure to respond to immigration enforcement while also becoming a target of itBusinesses are coming into the crosshairs of President Donald Trumpās mass deportation campaign, whether itās public pressure for them to speak out against aggressive immigration enforcement or becoming the sites for arrests themselves.
Big retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA says
Read full article: Big retailers didn't pull ByHeart baby formula fast enough after botulism recall, FDA saysThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration sent warning letters to four top retail stores for failing to promptly pull contaminated infant formula tied to a dangerous outbreak from their shelves.
Consumer Reports investigation: Instacartās AI-enabled pricing experiments may be inflating your grocery bill
Read full article: Consumer Reports investigation: Instacartās AI-enabled pricing experiments may be inflating your grocery billA new Consumer Reports investigation found that Instacart has been running AI-assisted pricing experiments across several major grocery chains, and in some cases, the discrepancies were significant.
LIST: Thanksgiving meal deals at major retailers
Read full article: LIST: Thanksgiving meal deals at major retailersThis year,Ā Walmart, Target, Amazon, Samās Club, and CostcoĀ are each offering complete turkey dinners at low prices. Hereās a breakdown of what shoppers can expect and where to order.
Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailer
Read full article: Quarterly profit slide at Target hints at a challenging holiday season for the retailerTargetās third-quarter profit tumbled as the retailer struggles to lure shoppers that are being pressed by stubbornly high inflation.
Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial tests
Read full article: Wall Street swings through another erratic day ahead of a couple of crucial testsThe U.S. stock market swung through another unsettled day of trading, ahead of a couple of crucial tests for Wall Street.
Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost luster
Read full article: Target is eliminating 1,800 corporate jobs as it looks to reclaim its lost lusterTarget is eliminating about 1,800 corporate positions in an effort to streamline decision-making and accelerate initiatives to rebuild the flagging discount retailerās customer base.
Several San Antonio-area Target stores are planning midnight releases for Taylor Swiftās newest album
Read full article: Several San Antonio-area Target stores are planning midnight releases for Taylor Swiftās newest albumTaylor Swift fans in and around San Antonio can get their hands on her latest album early Friday morning ā as long as theyāre willing to lose a little sleep.
Mac and cheese products recalled nationwide due to undisclosed milk, cashews
Read full article: Mac and cheese products recalled nationwide due to undisclosed milk, cashewsCertain brands of mac and cheese products are being voluntarily recalled due to a potential allergy risk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Good & Gather recalls more than 57,000 products sold at Target due to undeclared shrimp allergen
Read full article: Good & Gather recalls more than 57,000 products sold at Target due to undeclared shrimp allergenA brand sold at Target is recalling certain products due to an undeclared shellfish allergen, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
3 people killed in shooting outside Target in north Austin, police say; suspect arrested after hijacking vehicle
Read full article: 3 people killed in shooting outside Target in north Austin, police say; suspect arrested after hijacking vehicleAt least two people were killed in a shooting at a Target in Austin, according to police.
Shooter kills 3 in a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas, before being captured, police say
Read full article: Shooter kills 3 in a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas, before being captured, police sayPolice say a gunman opened fire in a Target parking lot Monday in Austin, Texas, killing two adults and a child.
P&G to increase prices in part due to tariffs as shoppers remain cautious and delay purchases
Read full article: P&G to increase prices in part due to tariffs as shoppers remain cautious and delay purchasesConsumer products giant Procter & Gamble offered an annual earnings outlook that was below analystsā projections and said it would raise prices on about a quarter of its products in the U.S. in part due to costs of President Donald Trumpās tariffs.
Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costs
Read full article: Pampers maker Procter & Gamble to cut up to 7,000 jobs as companies are buffeted by higher costsProcter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its global workforce, over the next two years as the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers implements a restructuring program amid an environment dealing with trade wars and customers anxious about the economy.
Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbers
Read full article: Dozens sickened in expanding salmonella outbreak linked to recalled cucumbersFederal health officials say at least 45 people in 18 states have been sickened in an expanding salmonella outbreak tied to recalled cucumbers.
Wall Street tumbles under the weight of rising Treasury yields and US debt worries
Read full article: Wall Street tumbles under the weight of rising Treasury yields and US debt worriesWall Street slumped under the weight of pressure from the bond market, where Treasury yields climbed on worries about the U.S. governmentās spiraling debt and other concerns.
Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusion
Read full article: Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over concerns about diversity, equity, inclusionThe pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day āfastā against Target stores is now calling for a āfull Target boycott.ā.
Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target's CEO amid DEI backlash 'very constructive and candid'
Read full article: Al Sharpton calls meeting with Target's CEO amid DEI backlash 'very constructive and candid'Targetās chief executive officer has met with the Rev. Al Sharpton, whose civil rights organization has encouraged consumers to avoid U.S. retailers that scaled backed their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI era
Read full article: Founders of Black-owned brands adapt their hopes and business plans for a post-DEI eraThe Black creators of some consumers products are rethinking their business plans as major U.S. companies end or water down their diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
A 40-day Target boycott began this week. What to know about the protest and its potential impact
Read full article: A 40-day Target boycott began this week. What to know about the protest and its potential impactA 40-day boycott of Target that calls for supporters to give up shopping at the companyās stores during the Lenten period kicked off this week.
Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take hold
Read full article: Target posts strong Q4 profits and sales, but warns of cautious spending as tariffs take holdSales and profits slipped for Target during the crucial holiday quarter as customers held back on spending, and the company said there will be āmeaningful pressureā on its profits to start the year because of tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China and other costs.
Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'
Read full article: Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'Floridaās new attorney general has filed a federal lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain āmisled investorsā by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and ultimately cost shareholders.
Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitments
Read full article: Target's DEI rollback raises questions about the retail giant's philanthropic commitmentsTargetās rollback on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives is raising questions about the retail giantās philanthropic commitment to fighting racial disparities and promoting progressive values in liberal Minneapolis, where it is based, and beyond.
Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White House
Read full article: Target is ending its diversity goals as a strong DEI opponent occupies the White HouseDiscount store chain Target says itās joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
American shoppers wrap up the year in a spending mood, boding well for the U.S. economy
Read full article: American shoppers wrap up the year in a spending mood, boding well for the U.S. economyAmerican consumers wrapped up the year in a spending mood, shopping for all sorts of merchandise from furniture to clothing, and eating out at restaurants, according to the latest government snapshot.
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekend
Read full article: Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekendJust one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest publishing launch of 2024.
Retailers coax Black Friday shoppers into stores with big discounts and giveaways
Read full article: Retailers coax Black Friday shoppers into stores with big discounts and giveawaysRetailers in the U.S. have used giveaways and bigger-than expected discounts to reward shoppers who ventured out on Black Friday.
A tale of two retailers: Target reports sluggish spending while Walmart has a stellar quarter
Read full article: A tale of two retailers: Target reports sluggish spending while Walmart has a stellar quarterTarget has reported sluggish sales and slumping profits in the fiscal third quarter as inflation-weary customers curtailed their spending on apparel and other non-essential items.
A tale of two retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy's reports another quarterly decline
Read full article: A tale of two retailers: Target reverses sales slump while Macy's reports another quarterly declineGrocery aisle deals for cash-strapped customers and an emphasis on affordable but stylish clothes has helped Target reverse a year-long sales slump.
Stock market today: Wall Street pulls closer to records after retailers top profit forecasts
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street pulls closer to records after retailers top profit forecastsU.S. stocks ticked higher after more big companies delivered profit reports that topped analystsā expectations.
Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in that
Read full article: Stores are more subdued in observing Pride Month. Some LGBTQ+ people see a silver lining in thatWith Pride Month in full gear, U.S. shoppers can find the usual merchandise many stores stock for the June celebration of LGBTQ+ culture and rights.
Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlash
Read full article: Target to reduce number of stores carrying Pride-themed merchandise after last year's backlashTarget confirmed that it wonāt be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received a backlash last year for its assortment.
US consumer sentiment falls slightly as outlook for inflation worsens
Read full article: US consumer sentiment falls slightly as outlook for inflation worsensConsumer sentiment about the U.S. economy has ticked down but remains near a recent high, with Americansā outlook largely unchanged this year.
US consumers remain confident, but their feelings about the near future are a bit more cloudy
Read full article: US consumers remain confident, but their feelings about the near future are a bit more cloudyU.S. consumer confidence held steady this month even as Americans are still concerned about high prices and feeling less optimistic about the short-term future.
Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive sales at a time of cautious spending
Read full article: Target launches new paid membership program in a bid to drive sales at a time of cautious spendingTarget, looking for ways to reverse a sales malaise, is getting into Amazon territory: the paid membership game.
Target stops selling product dedicated to Civil Rights icons after TikTok video shows errors
Read full article: Target stops selling product dedicated to Civil Rights icons after TikTok video shows errorsTarget says it will stop selling a product dedicated to Civil Rights icons after a now-viral TikTok video spotlighted some significant errors.
The secret life of gift cards: Here's what happens to the billions that go unspent each year
Read full article: The secret life of gift cards: Here's what happens to the billions that go unspent each yearAmericans are expected to spend nearly $30 billion on gift cards this holiday, according to the National Retail Federation.
What stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in 2023? Hours for Walmart, Kroger, CVS and more
Read full article: What stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in 2023? Hours for Walmart, Kroger, CVS and moreWith Christmas right around the corner, you might want to check the list of what stores are open (and closed) twice.
Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concerns
Read full article: Amazon, Target and more will stop selling water beads marketed to kids due to rising safety concernsThree major U.S. retailers ā Amazon, Target and Walmart ā say theyāre suspending sales of water-bead products marketed to young children due to growing safety concerns.
Target, Amazon among several retailers vowing to stop sale of water beads to children
Read full article: Target, Amazon among several retailers vowing to stop sale of water beads to childrenSeveral companies, including Target, Amazon and Walmart, have said they will stop selling and marketing water beads to children after pressure from a Consumer Reports investigation.
Macy's puts up strong third quarter numbers, raises profit outlook and top end of full-year revenue
Read full article: Macy's puts up strong third quarter numbers, raises profit outlook and top end of full-year revenueMacyās third-quarter sales declined as consumers remain cautious on their spending, but the results and its adjusted profit both topped Wall Streetās expectations.
Target tops third quarter profit expectations, but inflation weighs on shoppers
Read full article: Target tops third quarter profit expectations, but inflation weighs on shoppersTarget on Wednesday reported a hefty third-quarter profit increase that handily beat Wall Street expectations, benefiting from efforts to hold down costs.
Stock market today: Asian shares fall over China-US jitters following Biden's meeting with Xi
Read full article: Stock market today: Asian shares fall over China-US jitters following Biden's meeting with XiAsian shares have retreated after Wall Street added a bit more to its big rally from a day before.
Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concerns
Read full article: Target to close 9 stores, including 3 in the San Francisco Bay Area, citing safety concernsTarget says it's closing nine stores in four states, including one in New York Cityās East Harlem neighborhood, and three in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Water beads linked to thousands of ER visits
Read full article: Water beads linked to thousands of ER visitsWater beads are marketed as safe sensory toys for children over three. But, they've been linked to thousands of emergency room visits and at least one death in the U.S. Last week's recall of one toy is not enough, a San Antonio mother says.
Water beads sold at Target recalled after report of babyās death
Read full article: Water beads sold at Target recalled after report of babyās deathThousands of Chuckle and Roar water bead kits have been recalled, but a San Antonio mother whose daughter was injured by a similar product wants them banned as toys.
Retail sales rise 0.6% in August largely due to a spike in gas prices
Read full article: Retail sales rise 0.6% in August largely due to a spike in gas pricesAmericans stepped up retail spending modestly from July to August as the price of gasoline jumped, cutting into budgets as many families send their kids off to school.
Wholesale price inflation accelerated in August from low level
Read full article: Wholesale price inflation accelerated in August from low levelU.S. wholesale prices increases accelerated in August, a sign that inflation remains stubbornly persistent despite a series of sharp interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
Target Q2 sales fall on muted spending, Pride month backlash, and it cuts profit outlook for 2023
Read full article: Target Q2 sales fall on muted spending, Pride month backlash, and it cuts profit outlook for 2023Target reported its first quarterly sales drop in six years, dragged down by shoppers' inflation worries and a negative reaction by some customers, widely publicized on social media, to its Pride merchandise.
Man arrested after trying to kidnap woman at Target store in East Texas, officials say
Read full article: Man arrested after trying to kidnap woman at Target store in East Texas, officials sayA 22-year-old man is in custody after he tried to kidnap an 18-year-old woman at a Target store in East Texas, according to a report from KSATās sister station in Houston, KPRC.
Target recalls 2.2 million candles over burn and laceration risks
Read full article: Target recalls 2.2 million candles over burn and laceration risksItās time to check your candle supply again. According to a Thursday notice from federal regulators, Target is recalling 2.2. million candles due to laceration and burn hazards.
GOP attorneys general shift the battle over affirmative action to the workplace
Read full article: GOP attorneys general shift the battle over affirmative action to the workplaceThirteen Republican state attorneys general are cautioning CEOs of the 100 biggest U.S. companies on the legal consequences for using race as a factor in hiring and employment practices.
July sales heat up as retailers launch summer events
Read full article: July sales heat up as retailers launch summer eventsJuly is fast becoming a month steeped in shopping deals. Amazon, Walmart, Target and other retailers launch summer events, and Consumer Reports finds top-tested products on deep discounts.
Consumers are spending, but Wall Street and businesses expect a tighter squeeze ahead
Read full article: Consumers are spending, but Wall Street and businesses expect a tighter squeeze aheadMacyās, Target and Dollar General are warning investors their sales will suffer this year as consumers shift spending to essentials.
Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their support
Read full article: Pride becomes a minefield for big companies, but many continue their supportDozens of big companies from Delta and Coca-Cola to Walmart are sponsoring LGBTQ+ Pride events and displaying racks of Pride-themed merchandise.
84-year-old man arrested for repeated bond violations after hosting drunken parties for underage victims
Read full article: 84-year-old man arrested for repeated bond violations after hosting drunken parties for underage victimsAn 84-year-old man who has repeatedly violated his bond conditions and was reprimanded Wednesday at the Bexar County courthouse after he allegedly took someone he wasnāt supposed to have contact with to Target.
LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after Target backlash
Read full article: LGBTQ+ activists call for new strategies to promote equality after Target backlashActivists in the LGBTQ+ community are calling for new ways to mobilize against threats to their long fight for equality.
Why is Target pulling some Pride merch? The retailer's response to hostile backlash, explained
Read full article: Why is Target pulling some Pride merch? The retailer's response to hostile backlash, explainedTarget is removing some items and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide after intense backlash from some shoppers ahead of Pride month.
Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothing
Read full article: Target becomes latest company to suffer backlash for LGBTQ+ support, pulls some Pride month clothingTarget is removing certain items from its stores and making other changes to its LGBTQ+ merchandise nationwide ahead of Pride month, after an intense backlash from some customers including violent confrontations with its workers.
Walmart shines in rough retail environment, ratchets up outlook after strong first quarter
Read full article: Walmart shines in rough retail environment, ratchets up outlook after strong first quarterWalmart reported strong first-quarter sales results as the nationās largest retailerās low-prices continue to draw budget conscious consumers in a challenging economic environment of stubbornly high inflation.
Target wrestles with pullback in spending and theft that may cost retailer more than $1B this year
Read full article: Target wrestles with pullback in spending and theft that may cost retailer more than $1B this yearTarget has reported another quarterly profit decline and issued a cautious sales and profit outlook for the current period.