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May 13, 2013
Target gets in on superhero action

Target has become the latest retailer to get its geek on. The discount retailer has teamed up with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, in partnership with DC Entertainment, and will launch an extensive summer collection of exclusive Justice League merchandise.

April 23, 2013
Kmart store robbed, sensitive electronic info compromised

An armed robber allegedly stole sensitive electronic information on pharmacy customers from a Kmart store in Little Rock, Ark., last month, the mass merchandise retailer said.

April 4, 2013
Walmart and Target prices comparable in Canada

A March 2013 study by Kantar Retail indicates that Walmart Canada and Target Canada are very competitively positioned from a basket price perspective.

March 18, 2013
Target readies Canadian stores for opening

Target will soft open 21 locations across Southwestern Ontario, including 17 locations on March 19 and four locations on March 28.

March 7, 2013
Union claims Target Canada engaged in unfair hiring practices

The Canadian arm of the United Food and Commercial Workers union has taken aim at Target for its alleged unfair treatment of former Zellers workers.

March 6, 2013
Target challenges developers to create a new mobile experience

Target has teamed up with Fast Company to launch Co.Labs & Target Retail Accelerator, a contest for developers to create a new mobile experience for Target and claim a $75,000 grand prize.

March 4, 2013
Target Canada opens three pilot stores

As Target's Canadian debut draws near, the company announced that it is opening three pilot stores in Ontario on March 5 at Stone Road in Guelph, Milton Mall Shopping Centre in Milton and Gates of Fergus in Fergus.

February 7, 2013
Comps rise 3.1% as Target releases final monthly results

Target salvaged its fourth quarter with a 3.1% increase in January same store sales that followed disappointing results in December and November.

February 5, 2013
Target loyalty program comes to Canada

Canadian consumers eager to get their hands on a Target loyalty card can now apply for one.

January 28, 2013
Target gets fresh in Detroit

Target's remodeling effort has made its way to Detroit. The company announced Monday that it will add fresh grocery to stores in the area.

January 25, 2013
Target Canada unveils exclusives, partnerships ahead of opening

Target has revealed its exclusive partnerships, own brands and limited collections that Canadian consumers can look forward to experiencing once the retailer opens its first stores in the country this spring.

January 8, 2013
Sears loses CEO, but gains momentum

Just when things seem to be looking up for Sears Holdings, chairman Edward Lampert will assume the additional responsibilities of CEO following the revelation that current chief executive Lou D’Ambrosio will leave the company for family medical reasons.

November 27, 2012
Target intensifies Canadian brand building efforts

Target is working its way across Canada beginning this week by hosting special events in 20 cities to build interest in the planned opening of 124 stores in 2013.

November 2, 2012
Sears/Kmart names Vero to top merchant role

Former OfficeMax executive Ryan Vero has been named SVP and president of grocery, drug and pharmacy at Sears Holdings.

October 16, 2012
Target awareness strong well before Canadian entry

Target should be feeling confident about its upcoming entry into Canada, as a recent survey from Kantar Retail and TNS Canada revealed that 75% of Canadians are aware of the retailer.

October 12, 2012
Dollarama adds new director to board

Canadian dollar-store chain, Dollarama, has named Richard Roy as an independent director of the corporation.

October 4, 2012
The hard part begins for Target in Canada

Deciding back in January 2011 to spend roughly $1.8 billion to acquire 220 Zellers’ leases was easy compared to the challenge Target has undertaken more recently in Canada.

August 29, 2012
Walmart gets jump on Target in Canada

The first of 39 former Zellers stores Walmart bought from Target in Canada celebrated its grand opening as a Walmart store earlier this month.

August 24, 2012
Walmart Canada opens first converted Zellers store

The first of 39 former Zellers stores in Canada celebrated its grand opening as a Walmart store Friday.

August 17, 2012
Comps decline 4.7% at Kmart

Things are looking up for Sears Holdings. The company only lost $132 million during its second quarter.

August 16, 2012
Sears Q2 net loss narrows

Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Sears Holdings reported a second-quarter net loss of $132 million, compared with a loss of $146 million in the year-ago period.

June 15, 2012
Another dollar store competitive threat

Dollar General and Family Dollar aren’t the only discount retailers Walmart has to worry about. North of the border the Dollarama chain is growing nearly as fast.

June 14, 2012
A Canadian competitor to keep an eye on

With Target set to open its first stores in Canada in less than a year, one source of competition will come from the rapidly growing Dollarama chain.

May 17, 2012
Sears swings to profit in first quarter, pursues partial spinoff off of Sears Canada

Sears Holdings posted net income of $189 million in the quarter, compared with a loss of $165 million in the prior-year period.

May 8, 2012
'Modern Family' star launches home line at Kmart

"Modern Family" star, Sofia Vergara, is expanding her brand at Kmart with the launch of a new, exclusive home collection.

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