Target unveils Circle 360 for $99/year, targeting Amazon Prime with unlimited same-day delivery. With 300 new stores on the horizon, Target's not slowing down.
On April 7, Target throws its hat in the ring with Circle 360, a premium leap from its loyalty program. For $99 a year—$49 for early birds—shoppers get unlimited same-day deliveries over $35 and snappy two-day shipping. It's Target's punch back at Amazon Prime and Walmart+, with eyes set on the ecommerce crown.
Despite a 4.4% dip in Q4 comps, Target's revenue ticked up 1.7% to $32B. The full-year picture shows a slight revenue dip to $107.4B but a striking 48% jump in operating income to $5.7B. Target's not just surviving; it's strategically thriving.
Target Circle 360 isn't just about shipping perks. With over 100 million members, the expanded loyalty program is a bet on enhancing shopping personalization. Target’s aiming to make every visit—virtual or in-store—an adventure that turns browsing into buying.
CEO Brian Cornell is bullish on physical stores, planning 300 more in a decade. With $30B in revenue growth linked to its stores, Target’s digital dive doesn’t mean abandoning its concrete foundations. The future is omnichannel, with Target leading the charge.
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