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Amanda Pasionek was assaulted in a Troy Target parking lot by a man who had been stalking her from the store's exit doors. The suspect was later linked to a woman's murder in Detroit days after the attack.

MrBeast's candy company, Feastables, has experienced a slowdown in growth, with US sales volume rising 13% in 2025 compared to a 33% increase the previous year. The brand, central to MrBeast's business expansion, has introduced new leadership and product diversification strategies as sales plateau despite wide retail distribution.

Murfreesboro police Sgt. Travis Henderson's bodycam video of him buying toys for a non-verbal autistic boy who wandered into a Target store went viral. Henderson used crisis intervention training to de-escalate the situation and credited a bystander, Target employees, and his daughter for helping reunite the boy with his mother.

U.S. grocery stores, including Walmart, Costco, Target, Kroger, and Stop & Shop, are lowering prices on selected items and expanding lower-cost store brands to attract budget-conscious shoppers amid inflation, rising food costs, and shifting consumer habits. However, overall grocery bills are unlikely to decrease significantly as food prices remain high and are projected to continue rising.

A Wisconsin family is suing Target for negligence, alleging the retailer failed to warn consumers about the dangers of water beads in a toy kit that caused the death of their 10-month-old child. The lawsuit claims Target removed the product from shelves after prior injury reports but did not issue a recall or warning until two months after the child's death in July 2023.

Back-to-school sales are starting in July, with retailers like Target and Walmart offering discounts on supplies, backpacks, and laptops. Shoppers can save using apps, loyalty programs, and student discounts, while teachers can access classroom wish lists and rewards.

A Chrome extension called CartHappy, developed by John Laramie, helps users save money on groceries by automatically comparing prices at Kroger, Target, Walmart, and Costco in Michigan and clipping coupons. User Brittalia Jones saved $28.32 by splitting her shopping cart between two stores using the tool, which is available as a free browser extension.

Good Good and Dude Perfect are expanding their partnership to include co-branded products like hats and live event appearances. The collaboration aims to leverage Dude Perfect's young fan base and Good Good's retail connections, with plans for future ventures such as kids' apparel and cross-promotional events.

A Murfreesboro police officer helped a nonverbal child with autism who had run away by purchasing toys for him at a Target store and reuniting him with his mother. The department highlighted the officer's compassionate and patient approach during the incident.

Sony announced plans to phase out physical PlayStation game discs by 2028, prompting backlash from users who signed a petition opposing the move. Critics argue digital-only formats remove consumer ownership rights and threaten jobs in physical media distribution, while Sony claims the shift aligns with growing consumer preference for digital media.

Walmart and Sam’s Club are lowering prices on over 250 items across groceries, household essentials, outdoor living, toys, apparel, and seasonal items to help offset rising summer costs. Examples include reduced prices for ground beef, sweet corn, and beverage 24-packs. Target also announced price cuts on 5,000 items during the summer.

Target is addressing a 32-second issue that causes drive-up workers to become overwhelmed. The company is implementing changes to resolve this operational challenge.

Broadcom extended its chip supply agreement with Apple through 2031, maintaining Apple as a major customer. American families are starting back-to-school shopping earlier due to rising costs, with retailers offering extended promotions. An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda is spreading, prompting increased international support.

The article compares how American brands celebrated the 1976 bicentennial with commercial products to their more restrained approach for the 2026 250th anniversary. Companies like Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, and Target are sponsors of America250 but avoid prominent branding, contrasting with the overt patriotism of 1976.

Target implemented a new app feature allowing drive-up workers to unlock store doors via WiFi, reducing re-entry delays by 30 seconds per use. This solution saves an estimated 350,000 labor hours annually across 2,000 stores, addressing a frequent pain point for employees handling online orders.

Aldi plans to open two stores in Denver, one near Green Valley Ranch at Tower Road and East 57th Avenue, and another at 9111 E. 40th Ave. in Central Park. Both locations will feature 20,000-square-foot buildings with over 90 parking spots each, near existing or planned retail developments. Aldi aims to open over 50 stores in Denver and Colorado Springs within five years as part of a broader U.S. expansion plan.

Detectives in Los Angeles County are seeking public help to identify three suspects who stole seven LEGO sets from a Target store in Westlake Village on May 29. The incident occurred at the Target located at 30740 Russel Ranch Road, according to a sheriff's department news release.

Target recalled baby wipes due to a 'reasonable probability of death' linked to hidden risks. The recall highlights safety concerns associated with the product.

Target is replacing Ulta Beauty shops in nearly 600 stores with its new Target Beauty Studio concept, featuring skincare, haircare, fragrance, and cosmetics. The partnership with Ulta Beauty, which will not renew beyond summer 2026, ends after the companies cited shared success. Target emphasizes an elevated beauty experience with new and existing global brands.

Sony plans to stop producing physical discs for PlayStation games by 2028, citing stronger demand for digital releases. Rockstar Games confirmed its upcoming 'Grand Theft Auto VI' will be available only as a digital download, not on physical media.

Target is implementing a points system to track unexcused employee tardiness and absences, with 12 points leading to termination. The policy, effective September 2023, assigns points for violations like arriving late or missing shifts, escalating to counseling and dismissal at thresholds. The move aligns with CEO Michael Fiddelke's focus on improving store operations and customer experience amid declining sales.

Two men, Santiago Sabino Duron and Orlando Julio Torres, are accused of stealing a shopper's wallet at Aventura Mall by distracting her in an elevator, then using her stolen credit cards to make over $4,000 in fraudulent purchases. They were arrested after police tracked Torres' vehicle into the mall and are charged with grand theft, credit card fraud, and other related offenses.

More TNVitamins products are being recalled from Amazon, Walmart, TikTok Shop, and Target due to Salmonella concerns.

A 15-year-old boy stabbed an 18-year-old man to death in front of a Target store on Naglee Road in Tracy, California. Police responded to the scene around 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

Online spending during Amazon's Prime Day reached $26.4 billion, surpassing Adobe's initial estimate of $26.3 billion and showing a 9.3% increase from the previous year. Competitors like Walmart and Target offered overlapping promotions, while Adobe reported similar discount rates as last year, with 'buy now, pay later' features accounting for 6.6% of orders. Amazon stated it was 'pleased with the positive customer response' but criticized external data sources as 'often inaccurate.'

DoorDash's new AI search tool, Ask DoorDash, allows users to create grocery orders via AI chat by describing meals or uploading recipe photos. The feature, tested with a Ukrainian borsch recipe, provided ingredient substitutions and compiled a shopping cart, though it occasionally over-ordered items. It is currently available in select U.S. locations like Houston.

Marty Christopher McDaniel and Kenny Price are charged with conspiring to sell stolen retail goods from 2020 to 2024 through McDaniel's business, The Gold King, using online platforms like eBay and Mercari. They allegedly purchased stolen items from 'boosters' and resold them, generating over $580,000 in profits.

A man is currently detained at Ventura County jail with a $750,000 bail after a violent incident at a California Target. A competency hearing is scheduled for July 16.

A man allegedly strangled a woman in a Target store during a violent incident captured on video. Ventura County prosecutors charged him with attempted murder.

Walmart, Target, and Best Buy are offering deals to compete with Amazon Prime Day, including Walmart's Deal week, Target's Circle Deal Days, and Best Buy's Tech Fest Sale. These promotions provide discounts ranging from 40% to 60% on various items, with some exclusive offers for members of their loyalty programs.

Brandon Cora, 27, is charged with photographing intimate parts of a 13-year-old girl at a concert in Massachusetts after allegedly recording under her skirt. Cora admitted to similar behavior at a Target store weeks prior and disclosed he has Asperger syndrome and struggles with sexual attraction. A judge ordered him to remain under house arrest with GPS monitoring and prohibited contact with children.

Brandon Cora, 27, is accused of secretly recording under a 13-year-old girl’s skirt during a Black Crowes concert in Massachusetts and previously at a Target store. He admitted to officers that he has Asperger syndrome and 'problems with sexual attraction,' acknowledging he has done this before. Cora is charged with photographing sexual or intimate parts of a child and is under house arrest with GPS monitoring.

A 27-year-old man is accused of secretly recording under a 13-year-old girl’s skirt during a Black Crowes concert in Massachusetts and previously at a Target store. He admitted to officers he has Asperger syndrome and issues with sexual attraction, and a judge ordered him to remain under house arrest with GPS monitoring and no contact with children.

Amazon's Prime Day offers discounts across categories but experts warn against overspending. Shoppers are advised to prioritize necessities and delay purchases to avoid impulse buys. Deals include up to 70% off smart home security and skincare products, alongside perks like $5 pizzas and rental car discounts.

Samir Shah, who started as a Target cart attendant in 1993, now oversees 450 stores as Target's senior vice president of Northeastern stores. He attributes his career growth to a strategy of continuously asking questions and learning, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and adaptability in leadership.

Over 35 companies, including Meta, Amazon, and Oracle, have announced layoffs in 2026, citing AI-driven efficiency and economic factors. Companies like Angi and Target are reducing staff to cut costs or reallocate resources.

Target chair Brian Cornell built the retailer into a $100 billion-plus giant, but recent struggles and underperformance have led to a historic low in investor support and calls for change.

A big rig traveling eastbound on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale lost control, crossed the median, and collided with oncoming westbound traffic, resulting in one woman dead and over 30 injured.

A woman was killed and dozens injured when a Target semi-truck crossed a California freeway divider. The incident occurred on a California freeway involving a semi-truck operated by Target.

Pudgy Penguins, an NFT-born franchise, is launching its Vibes Series 3 trading cards in Target stores nationwide as part of its expansion into physical products and mainstream retail.