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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced plans to deliver a joyful holiday season with more ways than ever for guests to shop and save with ease. The savings start Oct. 6-8 with the return of Target Deal Days, offering guests the earliest access ever to deep holiday deals on must-have items and everyday essentials. Additionally, Target is readying its talented team — planning to hire up to 100,000 seasonal team members — to help guests check everything off their lists on their terms and on time with incredible value and best-in-class same-day delivery services all season long.
"The holidays are a treasured time when our guests come together with family and friends to celebrate the joy of the season, and we're here to make that as easy as possible for them to enjoy," said Christina Hennington, executive vice president and chief growth officer, Target. "That's why we're rolling out deals earlier than ever and ensuring our team is ready to help our guests shop when and how they want. Throughout the season, guests will discover new and differentiated items for gifting and gathering, including only-at-Target owned brands and must-have national brands, and they can expect great deals and everyday low prices at every turn for an unmatched holiday shopping experience."
Incredible savings all season longTarget is making it easier than ever for guests to save big throughout the holiday season.
To create an unmatched shopping experience, Target expects to hire up to 100,000 seasonal team members in stores and supply chain facilities nationwide this year. Target team members will focus on providing an exceptional experience by keeping stores stocked and organized, helping guests locate and buy all their holiday must-haves easily, providing industry-leading same-day fulfillment services, packing and shipping orders, and more.
Interested candidates can visit TargetSeasonalJobs.com to apply for seasonal positions and can learn more about non-seasonal roles here.
Inspiring gifts and everyday essentialsAs guests look to shop for each person on their holiday lists, Target's broad array of owned and national brands offers something for everyone.
For guests shopping holiday party essentials on a tight schedule or checking off the final items on their gift lists at the last minute, Target's industry-leading same-day services will provide ease and convenience throughout the holiday season. With 75% of the U.S. population living within 10 miles of a Target store, guests are covered for all their last-minute toys, festive décor and entertaining essentials with fast and free Order Pickup and Drive Up orders in as soon as two hours with no minimum purchase. For extra convenience, guests can use Same-Day Delivery with Shipt to receive orders at their doorsteps in as soon as one hour, no membership fee required. As always, guests receive free shipping on orders of $35 or more or when using Target RedCard.
MiscellaneousStatements in this release regarding hiring and holiday season plans and expectations about arrangements with vendors are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause Target's actions to differ materially. The most important risks and uncertainties are described in Item 1A of Target's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 29, 2022. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Target does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
About TargetMinneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5% of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by visiting the corporate website and press center and by following @TargetNews.
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