Target Announces New Online Holiday Offers

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Nov 10, 2010, 09:00 ET

MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 10, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- From exclusive daily deals to the biggest Target free-shipping event ever, Target.com is the place to find the perfect solution for all your holiday needs – including fresh Christmas trees delivered right to your door.

"Target's multi-channel shopping experience makes holiday shopping simpler than ever – anywhere and anytime – in a way that's convenient and fun," said Steve Eastman, president, Target.com. "From our popular Daily Deals experience to online-only shopping events, Target.com is the place to be this year for guests seeking the convenience of online shopping. And this year we have enhanced that experience by quadrupling the number of items eligible for free shipping and offering an additional five percent off all online purchases when guests use their REDcard* at checkout."

Everyday Great Deals

Target.com's Daily Deals will offer exclusive one-day savings of up to 50 percent off Target's regular prices. New through the holiday season, are:

"Mega Merry Mondays," kicking off each week with deals on 17 hot items; and
"Total Toy Tuesdays," offering deep discounts on five toy favorites.

Guests can be alerted to these daily deals by signing up for e-mail, text message or Twitter alerts at Target.com/dailydeals.

And for the first time this year, Target.com is selling fresh Christmas trees, wreaths and garlands. Guests can pre-order now, with trees shipping for free beginning Nov. 15. Prices range from $79.99 to $159.99, depending on height.

Save Money with Free Shipping

This year, Target.com is offering its biggest free-shipping event ever. When guests spend $50 or more on Target.com from Nov. 21 to Dec. 11, they will receive free shipping directly to their home on more than 800,000 items, from toys and appliances to bedding, furniture and home decor.

In addition, estimated delivery dates are provided for all items. To ensure a Dec. 24 delivery, guests can order in-stock items via standard shipping up until Dec. 21 or 1-day shipping up until Dec. 22.

Thanksgiving Day Online-Only Sale

For guests who want to get a head start on holiday shopping while stores are closed, Target.com will host an exclusive event on Thanksgiving Day from midnight PST to 11:59 p.m. PST. The sale will feature up to 50 percent off electronics items like cameras, televisions, a Blu-ray player and video game console. In addition, any Barbie item purchased will ship for free.

Shopping Made Easy

Guests will find all the information they need for holiday shopping at Target in one easy spot – Target.com/Christmas. There, guests can sign-up for the Christmas Deal Feed and use Target Lists and Gift Finder to help them find the perfect gift. And starting Nov. 17, the countdown to Black Friday begins with the launch of the "2-Day Sale Command Center" at Target.com/BlackFriday, with an exclusive item on sale or shipping for free each day. The countdown ends at 4:00 a.m., when doors open at Target stores nationwide.

And for on-the-go guests, Target.com is launching mobile access to Target's Christmas promotions, seasonal alerts and its Gift Finder. Guests also can purchase gifts directly from their mobile device, download the Target iPhone or Android app, and sign-up for scannable mobile coupons at Target.com/mobile.

About Target

Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at 1,752 stores in 49 states nationwide and at Target.com. In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers branded proprietary credit card products. Since 1946, Target has given 5 percent of its income through community grants and programs; today, that giving equals more than $3 million a week. For more information about Target's commitment to corporate responsibility, visit Target.com/hereforgood.

Note: Target welcomes the media to its stores. To contact your local store about shooting b-roll or photos or to request a local interview, please visit "Find a Store" at Target.com and contact the Leader on Duty. You also may visit Target.com/Pressroom to access product information, photos and more.

*Upon approval, you will receive 5% off purchases paid for with your REDcard at Target® stores and Target.com (Target Debit Card™ cannot be used on Target.com), except on prescriptions, Target Gift Cards and prepaid cards, Target Clinic® services, Target Mobile Solutions(SM) and Target Optical® eye exams. 5% discount applies to eligible purchases minus any other discounts and the value of any promotional Target Gift Cards received in the transaction. See program rules at Target.com/redcard for details.

REDcard®: Existing Target Credit Cards, Target Visa® Credit Cards and Target Debit Cards, and new Target Credit Cards and Target Debit Cards. New cards subject to application approval.

SOURCE Target Corporation