MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With nearly
nine out of 10 surveyed* shoppers yet to complete their holiday
shopping, Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) is making it easier
than ever for guests to get all of their last-minute essentials and
gifts in time for the holiday. Today, the retailer announced that
guests can place orders via its free same-day Drive Up and Order
Pickup services through 6 p.m. on
Dec. 24. Whether shopping in-store or online, last-minute
deal hunters will find stocked shelves and new deals on thousands
of gifts across Target's entire assortment, Dec.19-25.
"We know this is an especially busy time for our guests, whether
they are preparing for holiday celebrations or still searching for
the perfect gifts for their loved ones," said Mark Schindele, chief stores officer,
Target. "All season long, our team has been helping guests get
everything on their lists. With great deals, convenient same-day
services like Drive Up and Order Pickup, and a team that's staffed
and ready to help, we're here to make guests' final holiday
shopping trips easy and stress-free."
Last-Minute Shopping Made Even Easier
Whether a late-start gift shopper or on the hunt for final
holiday gathering essentials, guests can shop in-store, online or
via the Target App and benefit from Target's fast, easy and
convenient same-day services – no membership required. Years of
investments in its team and store operations, including recently
announced features to industry-leading fulfillment options, have
positioned Target to help guests get last-minute items on their own
terms. Here's how guests can shop Target's same-day services and
in-store up until the last minute on Christmas Eve:
- Place free Order Pickup or Drive Up orders by
6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 24 and collect
your items within a couple hours, no pickup window required. Guests
can check here for local store hours.
- Place orders via Same-Day Delivery with Shipt and have
orders delivered in as soon as an hour, with a final delivery
window of 5-6 p.m. on Dec. 24. Deliveries are free for Shipt members or
$9.99 per order for guests without a
Shipt membership.
- With 75% of the U.S. population living within 10 miles of a
Target store, guests can shop at one of Target's more than 1,900
stores up to the very last minute. Most stores will close at
8 p.m. on Dec.
24 and reopen at their regular time on Dec. 26.
It's Not Too Late to Score Big Savings
As guests finish up their last-minute shopping, they can count
on Target for great gifts at incredible prices. Guests can shop
last-minute top deals including:
- Up to 50% off select toys
- Up to 50% off video games
- Up to 20% off TVs and up to 40% off home theater
accessories
- 20% off select women's and men's cold weather accessories and
boots
- Up to 45% off select kitchen appliances and cookware
For all the latest deals and even more ways to save, check out
Target's weekly ad, and join Target Circle, the
retailer's free loyalty program, to earn 1% on every purchase, plus
exclusive deals. Guests can discover gift ideas at every budget and
for everyone – from teachers to hosts, pets, kids and more – on
Target.com.
Shelves Are Stocked for the Final Shopping Stretch
Last-minute shoppers can rest easy knowing Target is stocked and
staffed for the final shopping days ahead of the holiday. Thousands
of trucks are making deliveries each day to Target stores to
replenish everyday essentials and the season's hottest gift items,
so stores are ready for guests to shop. To learn more about
Target's investments in supply chain, visit A Bullseye View.
Get a closer look at the retailer's seasonal plans on
Target's holiday press hub.
Miscellaneous
Statements in this release regarding Target's plans for the
upcoming holiday season 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 Jan. 30,
2021. 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 Target
Minneapolis-based Target
Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at more than 1,900 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.
*An online panel survey of U.S. adults commissioned by Civic
Science for Target.
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