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TARGET OFFERS EARLY ACCESS TO BLACK FRIDAY DEALS

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Posted on November 11, 2014

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· Last updated: November 23, 2018

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ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, AP Retail Writer

Target Starts Black Friday Early

NEW YORK (AP) – Target wants to extend Black Friday well before Thanksgiving.

One-Day Online Sale Details

The Minneapolis-based retailer is kicking off its holiday push with a one-day online sale Monday with nine items that can be ordered online and picked up at stores.

Early Access to Black Friday Deals

Target is also giving early access to some of the deals reserved for the holiday kickoff by holding a presale on a handful of Black Friday deals at stores and online on Nov. 26, the day before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Day Online Discounts

Starting Thanksgiving morning, online customers will have access to all discounts that will be available when stores open at 6 p.m. on the holiday, two hours earlier than last year.

Target Responds to Last Year's Weak Sales

Target is trying to rebound from a weak holiday last year caused by fallout from a data breach disclosed a week before Christmas.

Key Takeaways

  • Target is launching a one‑day online sale before Thanksgiving featuring nine items available for in‑store pickup.
  • A presale of select Black Friday deals will take place on November 26, the day before Thanksgiving.
  • On Thanksgiving morning, all online discounts will go live two hours earlier than last year, ahead of the 6 p.m. store openings.
  • This early push aims to recover from last year’s weak holiday season following a late‑December data breach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Target’s one‑day online pre‑Thanksgiving sale?
It is happening on the Monday before Thanksgiving, offering nine items for online order with in‑store pickup.
What is the presale date for select Black Friday deals?
Target is holding a presale for some Black Friday offers on November 26, the day before Thanksgiving.
When will full online Black Friday discounts be available?
Starting Thanksgiving morning, all online discounts will be available two hours before stores open at 6 p.m., meaning they start at 4 p.m.
Why is Target launching early Black Friday deals?
Target aims to rebound from a weak holiday season last year, which was hurt by a data breach disclosed just before Christmas.

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