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Miami Herald
22-05-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Target expands same-day delivery to 100s of retailers
What's your favorite thing about large supermarkets and grocery chains? One of the reasons large retail chains are so popular, besides the obvious (many offerings at one place, affordable prices, etc.), is their continued focus on customer satisfaction. Today's competition in the retail industry is fierce. Businesses are also facing challenges such as a post-pandemic economic climate and rising inflation, among others. To stay competitive, retailers must innovate with their offerings and promotions while maintaining consistent quality. Do all this, and customer loyalty grows. Related: Walmart issues urgent message about the alarming cost of food Target (TGT) , the seventh-largest retailer in the United States and a component of the S&P 500 Index, frequently upgrades its offerings. In March 2024, the retail chain launched "Express Self-Checkout" across close to 2,000 stores. It set up a strict 10-item or fewer limit to make the lines quicker. With this faster self-checkout system, Target addressed one of the issues consumers hate the most: long frustrating lines. Fast forward to one year later. The strategy proved successful, with overall transaction times across both staffed and self-checkout lanes improving by almost 8%. What's more, customers begin to report a better overall experience. Target's Net Promoter Score for wait times increased by 5 points, and its score for team member interactions jumped by 3 points. Now, Target has another surprise for loyal customers. Image source: Universal Images Group via Getty Images The retail giant revealed on May 19 that it is removing price markups on same-day delivery from over 100 popular retailers and grocers outside of Target. While same-day delivery from Target has always been free from price markups, this upgrade will also make same-day delivery from many more retailers more affordable. "From the start, Target Circle 360 has been about building strong relationships with our guests and growing with them to deliver more value and ease. We've never charged markups on same-day delivery from Target, and now Target Circle 360 members can exclusively enjoy this no-markup benefit from more than 100 retailers and grocers across Shipt's network, too," stated Cara Sylvester, Target executive vice president and chief guest experience officer. "We've built a true digital shopping center experience - making your Saturday errand run easier, faster, and more affordable." More on retail: Popular convenience store makes major expansion in new statesCostco solves key problem for parentsStarbucks faces new threat from China rival set to enter US market Target Circle 360 doesn't limit its members to a single retailer. Rather, it offers them unlimited same-day delivery from Target and Shipt's curated marketplace of over 100 retailers and grocers. These include CVS, Lowe's Home Improvement, PetSmart, Hy-Vee, Giant Eagle, Lowers Foods, and more. The latest upgrade makes Target Circle360 into a digital shopping center. The company estimates that members can save seven hours a month and more than $300 a year on average. Not everything has been running smoothly at one of the biggest retailers in the U.S. Risks emerge with each new decision, and there's no way to be 100% certain how Target's large customer base will react. In 2023, Target saw a huge boycott from consumers over its Pride collection, due to backlash over items marketed toward children. Since then, Target's diversity, equity, and inclusion policies have been under scrutiny, and even its sales have been affected for several quarters. More recently, the retail giant scaled back its DEI initiative, which caused more protests and lower store traffic. Target discontinued its three-year DEI goals and ended programs supporting Black employees and businesses. While CEO Brian Cornell admitted mistakes and tried to assure employees about the company's core values, new boycott threats, most notably from The People's Union USA, are scheduled for June. Related: Popular firearms brand closes down, goes out of business The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Target Circle 360 members can now shop same-day delivery with 100+ retailers
This story was originally published on Retail Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Retail Dive newsletter. Target Circle 360 members can now order unlimited same-day delivery 'without price markups' from more than 100 other retailers and grocers in Shipt's network, the company announced Monday. The update is intended to turn the program into a "digital shopping center.' Target Circle 360 (which has a membership price of around $99 annually) and Shipt's marketplace of retailers includes Petco, PetSmart, Lowe's Home Improvement, CVS and more. New signups for Target Circle 360 can get $20 off their first order of at least $75. The deal excludes alcohol purchases. Target Circle 360 members who also shop at places like Giant Eagle, Office Depot and more can now do it all in one place. "We've never charged markups on same-day delivery from Target, and now Target Circle 360 members can exclusively enjoy this no-markup benefit from more than 100 retailers and grocers across Shipt's network, too," Cara Sylvester, executive vice president and chief guest experience officer at Target, said in a statement. "We've built a true digital shopping center experience — making your Saturday errand run easier, faster and more affordable." The expansion of Circle 360's offerings comes a little over a year since the paid membership program launched, an offshoot of the Target Circle free loyalty program. The paid program competes with other store memberships, such as the Walmart+ $98 annual membership and Amazon Prime. The paid membership changes add onto Target's larger strategic shift. Target in March launched its product revamp, which includes a focus on private label brands, with a strategic goal to reach $15 billion in sales growth by 2030. The retailer, for example, announced last week that it would add about 10,000 items to its website and stores through August, specifically for the summer season. The company has struggled with consumer backlash to DEI initiative changes this year and indicated in March that consumer and tariff uncertainties are likely to impact profits in the first quarter. The retailer is expected to report its Q1 results this Wednesday.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Target Memorial Day sale: Save on 10+ deals from Beats, Dyson, LG and more
I'm a little bit Target-obsessed. I'm constantly scrolling its site and I have a Target Circle 360 membership, which means I get unlimited free same-day delivery (and yes, I take advantage at least once a week). I also can't resist a good sale, which is why I'm pumped about Target's Memorial Day deals that just went live. You can get up to 40% off clothing, up to 50% off outdoor furniture and accessories — including Target's own seasonal Sun Squad items — and up to 40% off vacuums and mops. You can even save on groceries! Historically, Target doesn't release its Memorial Day deals until the Friday before the long weekend. This year, it's dropped them a whole week early. (FYI, Target is calling it the Hello Summer Sale but the deals last through Monday, May 26.) The retailer also announced that its Target Circle 360 membership, which includes free same-day delivery via Shipt and free two-day shipping, will give customers unlimited same-day delivery from Shipt's entire marketplace of over 100 retailers at no charge. This includes stores like CVS, Lowe's, Sephora, Petco and more. The membership costs $99 per year or $10.99 per month. There are a lot of savings at Target this week and it's hard to know where to start, so I've scanned some of the best discounts. There's something here for everyone.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Target Memorial Day sale: Save on 10+ deals from Dyson, LG, Blackstone and more
I'm a little bit Target-obsessed. I'm constantly scrolling its site and I have a Target Circle 360 membership, which means I get unlimited free same-day delivery (and yes, I take advantage at least once a week). I also can't resist a good sale, which is why I'm pumped about Target's Memorial Day deals that just went live. You can get up to 40% off clothing, up to 50% off outdoor furniture and accessories — including Target's own seasonal Sun Squad items — and up to 40% off vacuums and mops. You can even save on groceries! Historically, Target doesn't release its Memorial Day deals until the Friday before the long weekend. This year, it's dropped them a whole week early. (FYI, Target is calling it the Hello Summer Sale but the deals last through Monday, May 26.) The retailer also announced that its Target Circle 360 membership, which includes free same-day delivery via Shipt and free two-day shipping, will give customers unlimited same-day delivery from Shipt's entire marketplace of over 100 retailers at no charge. This includes stores like CVS, Lowe's, Sephora, Petco and more. The membership costs $99 per year or $10.99 per month. There are a lot of savings at Target this week and it's hard to know where to start, so we've scanned some of the best discounts. There's something here for everyone.
USA Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Target Circle 360 members can now get lower-priced deliveries. Here's what to know
Target Circle 360 members can now get lower-priced deliveries. Here's what to know Members of Target's paid Target Circle 360 subscription same-day delivery service are getting a new perk: lower-priced deliveries. Subscribers to the Target Circle 360 program ($99 annual fee), which the retailer launched in April 2024, get free unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $35 from Target. However, there were price markups on orders on products from the 100+ Target retail partners delivered through online delivery company Shipt, which Target purchased in 2017. Target announced the removal of same-day delivery price markups on Monday, May 19. That means when there's no markup from the store price when Target Circle 360 members order products from any of the retailers and grocery stores in Target's Shipt network – CVS, PetSmart, Lowe's Home Improvement and local stores such as Hy-Vee and Giant Eagle are among them. The Buc-ee's empire expands: Where is the beloved convenience store opening next? Product price markups vary, but Target says Target Circle 360 members will save nearly $20 per order with this new perk. (Some items from alcohol retailers are exempt from no markups.) 'From the start, Target Circle 360 has been about building strong relationships with our guests and growing with them to deliver more value and ease,' said Cara Sylvester, Target's executive vice president and chief guest experience officer, in a press release. 'We've built a true digital shopping center experience – making your Saturday errand run easier, faster and more affordable." What is Target Circle 360? The subscription delivery service is a competitor to other paid membership programs such as Amazon Prime and those launched by competitors such as Costco, Sam's Club and Walmart – all meant to cater to consumers wanting faster, free deliveries. Target Circle 360 is different from the free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program, which gets you deals and rewards for shopping at Target. Target Circle 360 includes all those features, plus faster same-day deliveries (your order must add up to $35 or more) and free 2-day shipping on many items. Other perks: No-rush returns, early access to deals, and freebies on the first of each month. The cost: $99 per year or $10.99 monthly. If you have a Target Circle credit card, you can get a discounted $49 annual fee for Target Circle 360. New Target Circle members get an additional perk: $20 off their first order of $75 or more from Shipt's network of retailers (one per member; not valid on alcohol purchases). Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY's Trending team. You can follow him on Threads, Bluesky, X and email him at mikegsnider & @ & @mikesnider & msnider@ What's everyone talking about? Sign up for our trending newsletter to get the latest news of the day
