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Why Target Is Targeting Urban Customers
News // December 24, 2015

Target is placing a bet: Urban millennials ages 18–34 will drive its next major phase of growth. A slew of new “City Targets” are scheduled to open in 2016, bringing the pared-down Target experience to more urbanites in the hopes of boosting sales for the big...

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Amazon Takes On Trader Joe’s With Small-Format Whole Foods Stores

March 11, 2024
Amazon is rolling out a new store format under the Whole Foods Market banner — a move that comes as the eCommerce giant looks to increase its share of grocery by growing its brick-and-mortar presence. The specialty grocer recently announced its Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, a smaller store geared toward meeting the demands of shoppers […]

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Why Target Is Targeting Urban Customers

December 24, 2015
Target is placing a bet: Urban millennials ages 18–34 will drive its next major phase of growth. A slew of new “City Targets” are scheduled to open in 2016, bringing the pared-down Target experience to more urbanites in the hopes of boosting sales for the big box retailer. According to Philly.com, Philadelphia’s Center City will be […]