Target-Lilly Pulitzer Collaboration Hit with Social Media Backlash
Target’s collaboration with Lily Pulitzer collaboration took a hit this week on social media from its fans and followers. See what people had to say.
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Staples is the Latest Merchant With a Data Security Breach
Staples says malware was deployed to some point-of-sale systems at 115 of its more than 1,400 U.S. retail stores in September. Here’s what transaction data was accessed at affected stores.
Target and TOMS Join Forces to Give Back this Holiday Season
Well this is exciting – shoe and apparel brand TOMS and Target are teaming up for a limited-edition holidays collection, with a generous twist.
Walmart Offers Free Shipping on Top 100 Items through Dec. 20
In its never-ending ecommerce battle with rival Amazon, Walmart announced the availability of free shipping on its top 100 gifts, as selected by its buyers, through Dec. 20.
5 Steps to Prevent Retail Data Breaches
Five steps merchants should take to keep their customer’s financial information safe from potential retail data breaches.
Target and Walmart Announce New Leaders
It was a busy week for executive hirings: Target brought in a new chairman and CEO, and Walmart U.S. promoted its new president and CEO from within.
Target Has a Registry for College Students? YES!
If there was ever a moment I could say “I wish I was back in college” it is right now. I recently found out that Target has launched its first ever college registry program. How great is this? It’s not just for expecting mothers and brides anymore!
Target CIO Resigns after Holiday Security Breach
Target has announced that Beth Jacob, chief information officer, is resigning from her position as part of an “overhaul” of the retailer’s information security and compliance structure. Jacob’s resignation is effective March 5.
Data Breach Affects Target’s 4Q U.S. Sales
What did the major data breach at Target mean for the merchant’s bottom line? It meant fewer consumers shopping at the mass merchant, as well as a $17 million net expense related to the data breach investigation. Target announced Wednesday that sales for its U.S. segment in the fourth-quarter decreased 6.6%.
UK Merchants Looking to Avoid Repeat of US Data Breaches
Over 400 UK merchants have said that they do not want a repeat of the recent data breaches that have occurred in the US to occur in their country.