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Target Takes Bold Steps to Increase Black Representation Across the Retailer

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Target Takes Bold Steps to Increase Black Representation Across the Retailer2021-09-15T09:39:49-04:00

Target Expands Good & Gather with Signature Tier

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Target Expands Good & Gather with Signature Tier2021-09-15T09:39:50-04:00

The new fall collection from Target’s “Threshold – Designed with Studio McGee”

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The new fall collection from Target’s “Threshold – Designed with Studio McGee”2021-09-15T09:39:51-04:00

Target Reports “exceptional” Q2 Results and Remarkable Private Brand Growth

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Target Reports “exceptional” Q2 Results and Remarkable Private Brand Growth2021-09-15T09:39:52-04:00

Target’s Inclusive Costumes are Back with *Double* the Halloween Fun

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.4.9"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.9"]Last year, Target introduced Hyde & EEK! Boutique private brand costumes designed with all kids in mind. The affordable adaptive and sensory-friendly creations brought spooky vibes, sparkles, smiles—and moments of joy—to kids (and plenty of parents) all around the country. Now, they are making Halloween even more inclusive by doubling our costume

Target’s Inclusive Costumes are Back with *Double* the Halloween Fun2021-09-15T09:39:56-04:00

Target Commits $10 Million to Advancing Social Justice

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Target Commits $10 Million to Advancing Social Justice2021-09-15T09:40:23-04:00

Inside Targets New Brand – Open Story

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Inside Targets New Brand – Open Story2021-09-15T09:40:30-04:00

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