- New this year, Target will offer more ways to save with an
increased 20% college student discount through Target Circle, the
return of tax-free weekends and all-season-long low prices
- Target is extending its popular Teacher Prep Event to run
July 17 – Sept. 10 – nearly six weeks longer than
last year – giving teachers the opportunity to save 15% on
school supplies and more
- An unbeatable mix of only-at-Target and top national brands
will provide everything guests need to head back to school in
style, with the majority of items under $10 and deals starting under $1 – from school supplies to apparel,
backpacks, tech gear, college décor and more
MINNEAPOLIS, July 6, 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced the
kickoff to its back-to-school and back-to-college season with an
unmatched assortment, all-season-long low prices, more ways for
guests to save, and an easy and convenient shopping experience.
Offering guests even more opportunities to make the most of
their budgets, new this year, Target has increased its Target
Circle offer for college students and extended its popular Teacher
Prep Event, giving college students the chance to save 20% and
teachers the chance to save 15% on their back-to-school
essentials.
"We know the back-to-school season signals an important
milestone for millions of families across the country – and we're
here to help by introducing even more ways for guests to save and
find everything they need all in one convenient location," said
Jill Sando, executive vice president
and chief merchandising officer, Target. "From supplies and stylish
apparel to snacks and the latest electronics, guests can count on
Target to make the most of their budgets, with thousands of items
under $10."
Even More Ways to Save
With the majority of items under $10 and deals starting under $1, guests will find thousands of back-to-school
and college supplies, apparel, snacks and more across
only-at-Target brands and sought-after national brands. Target is
committed to offering all-season-long low prices and more ways for
guests to save this year:
- Target Circle College Student Discount: New this year,
Target is offering Target Circle college students the chance to
save even more on their back-to-college essentials with 20% off a
one-time purchase from July 3 –
Sept. 3, an increased discount from
15% last year.
- Extended Teacher Prep Event: Target will kick off an
extended Teacher Prep Event through the retailer's free Target
Circle loyalty program to help teachers easily get what they need
at an incredible value. The program will run July 17 – Sept. 10,
nearly six weeks longer than last year, giving teachers the
opportunity to save 15% on school supplies and more. All K-12
teachers, homeschool teachers, teachers working at daycare centers
and early childhood learning centers, university or college
professors and vocational/trade/technical schoolteachers with valid
identification are eligible.
- Tax-Free Weekends: All Target stores in states with
sales-tax holiday events will not charge sales tax, giving guests
in those areas another way to save. Guests can learn more about
their state's sales tax holiday here.
- Target Deal Days: Target Deal Days offers the biggest
sales event of the summer, with three full days of incredible
savings on top tech, apparel, beauty and more, running July 11 – July 13
on Target.com with no membership required.
An Unbeatable Assortment for All Guests
Target's leading assortment of only-at-Target and top national
brands offers everything guests need to head back to school in
style. Families going back to school will find supplies, apparel,
backpacks and tech gear from up & up, Cat & Jack and Mondo
Llama and top national brands including Crayola, Five Star, Yoobi
and more.
College guests will find dorm décor, household essentials,
beauty, tech and food and beverage items across Room Essentials,
Brightroom, Wild Fable, Goodfellow & Co, Heyday, Good &
Gather and national brands including Apple, JanSport, Nimble
and more.
Easy and Convenient Ways to Shop in Stores and Online
Checklist tools like School List Assist and College
Registry offer guests a streamlined shopping experience by
providing access to their classroom supply lists or college
registry on Target.com or the Target app and the ability to order
everything with the click of a button.
Target's suite of fulfillment options makes it easy and
convenient for guests to shop, save and prepare for the season
ahead. To shop their lists, guests can choose between Target's
free, fast and contactless Order Pickup and Drive Up services
to get everything they need on their own terms, with no designated
pickup time or membership required. Guests can also receive
same-day delivery through Shipt and get items delivered right to
their doorstep by personal shoppers in as soon as an hour.
Guests can begin shopping Target's curated back-to-school and
college assortment now at Target stores and online. As always,
guests can take advantage of Target's price match guarantee,
realize additional savings by signing up for Target Circle for
free, or applying for a RedCard for 5% savings on everyday
purchases and shopping Target's weekly sales and deals from the
Target Weekly Ad.
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target
Corporation (NYSE: TGT) serves guests at nearly 2,000 stores
and at Target.com, with the purpose of helping all families
discover the joy of everyday life. Since 1946, Target has given 5%
of its profit to communities, which today equals millions of
dollars a week. Additional company information can be found by
visiting the corporate website and press
center and by following @TargetNews.
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