Map: Target, Wal-Mart Grow North
The blue dots represent the majority of Wal-Mart’s current locations in Canada and the red dots are 123 Target locations that have either recently opened or are slated to open … Continue Reading →
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April 1, 2013: Target Seeks Share of Canada Market
Target has opened its first stores in Canada, a highly competitive market where Walmart Canada has been growing its share rapidly. read more Supermarket News
Locations Drive Traffic in Canada: Target CFO
TORONTO — Target Corp. does not see grocery departments as being as important to drive traffic in Canada as they are in the U.S., a Target executive said at an … Continue Reading →
Target to Buy Recipe, Cookware Companies
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire Chefs Catalog and assets of Cooking.com, two online companies offering kitchen tools and recipes. read more Supermarket News
Target Outlines Canadian Expansion
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. here said Wednesday it expects to launch its entry into Canada in early April in the Greater Toronto area, with plans to open 124 stores across … Continue Reading →
Target Commercial Debuts in Canada
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp., whose first stores in Canada will open in March, debuted a television advertisement across Canada during Sunday’s broadcast of the Academy Awards. read more Supermarket News
Wal-Mart Widens Price Gap Over Target, Study Says
BOSTON — Wal-Mart Stores’ “self-funded” price investments are driving increased basket price separation from Target, Kantar Retail here said in a report released Monday. read more Supermarket News
Tops’ Orchard Fresh Format Will Target Foodies
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Tops Friendly Markets is planning a small-format, upscale store here that will focus on fresh foods, specialty products and natural and organic offerings. It’s called Orchard … Continue Reading →
Target Plans New Grocery Ads: Report
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. here is rolling out eight new TV ads that will give its grocery and home goods a tongue-in-cheek, high-end fashion spin, according to reports. read more … Continue Reading →
Target Sales Flat Amid Retail Gains
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. here conceded on Thursday that its same-store sales in December were “essentially flat,” but confirmed that its profit projections for the fourth quarter were still on … Continue Reading →