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Target Raises Estimate of Customers Hit by Data Breach
January 10, 2014

Target, the second-largest U.S. discount retailer, increased its estimate of people affected by the recent data security breach to as many as 110 million and said additional information was stolen. Names, home and email addresses for as many as 70 million people were taken, the Minneapolis-based company said in a statement. That information is in addition to the credit card and debit card data of 40 million accounts that Target previously said was taken. Target spokeswoman Molly Snyder said while it's likely the two groups of victims overlap, Target doesn't yet know the extent, and it's possible they are distinct.

Holiday Gift Cards the Latest Problem for Target
January 2, 2014

Some shoppers who received a Target gift card this holiday season may find that redeeming it requires some work. Target confirmed Tuesday that a number of gift cards sold during the holiday period weren't fully activated, so shoppers attempting to use them would find they had no value. The snafu comes at a tough time for Target, to say the least. The company recently announced that a data breach had affected an estimated 40 million debit and credit card accounts used to make purchases at Target stores during the holiday rush.

Target is 2013 Mobile Retailer of the Year
December 31, 2013

Target has been named 2013 Mobile Retailer of the Year, the highest accolade in mobile commerce and retail. The honor tops the Mobile Commerce Awards handed out each year for outstanding work that moved the mobile commerce needle for retailers, financial services firms and marketers. Here is the list of all the 2013 honorees. While Target ended the year on a sour note thanks to a data breach

Millions of Target Shoppers Face New Debit Card Limits
December 24, 2013

At least 2 million shoppers who used bank debit cards at Target stores during its recent data breach are facing lower limits on how much cash they can take out of teller machines and spend at stores. JPMorgan Chase said on Saturday it's notifying customers who used Chase brand debit cards at Target from Nov. 27 through Dec. 15 that they're now limited to $100 a day of cash withdrawals and $300 a day of purchases with their cards. The new limit affects roughly 2 million accounts, or 10 percent of Chase debit cards, according to a spokeswoman for Chase. 

Traffic at Target Stores Falls After Data Breach
December 23, 2013

In the wake of a massive data breach, Target suffered reduced customer traffic over one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year,  The Wall Street Journal reported. The number of transactions at Target fell 3 percent to 4 percent compared with last year's final weekend before Christmas, while transactions at other retailers were strong, the Journal said, citing estimates by retail consultancy Customer Growth Partners LLC.

Fury and Frustration Over Target Data Breach
December 20, 2013

Potential victims of credit card fraud tied to Target's security breach said they had trouble contacting the retailer through its website and call centers. Angry Target customers expressed their displeasure in comments on the company's Facebook page. Some even threatened to stop shopping at the store. Target apologized on Facebook and said it's working hard to resolve the problem and is adding more workers to field calls and help solve website issues.

Target Confirms Massive Credit Card Data Breach
December 19, 2013

Target says that its stores have been hit by a major credit card attack involving up to 40 million accounts. Chief Executive Officer Greg Steinhafel confirmed Thursday morning earlier reports that a brazen data breach had taken place. In a statement, Steinhafel said: "Target is working closely with law enforcement and financial institutions, and has identified and resolved the issue." The retailer said that the unlawful access to customer information took place between Nov. 27 and Dec. 15. Earlier, the Secret Service confirmed to USA TODAY that it's investigating the massive data violation involving shoppers’ personal credit card information.

Target Won't Sell Beyonce's New Album
December 17, 2013

While Beyonce's new fast-selling self-titled album is sure to be on many Christmas wish lists, there's at least one major retailer that's opting not to sell the album: Target. "At Target we focus on offering our guests a wide assortment of physical CDs, and when a new album is available digitally before it is available physically, it impacts demand and sales projections," Target Spokesperson Erica Julkowski tells Billboard

Deck the Halls With Content Marketing and Personalization
December 16, 2013

Marketers have made their lists and they're checking them twice, sometimes even three times. If the conversion needle isn't moving, you might need to rethink your digital strategy. To avoid any holiday hiccups, here are 12 tips on how your content management and personalization strategies can boost conversions, foster brand loyalty and keep customers returning year-round:

3 Ways Retailers Can Visually Prepare for the Holidays, Both Online and Offline
December 13, 2013

The holiday shopping season is here. And I'm not just talking about those obnoxious pre-Thanksgiving Christmas decorations. I'm talking about your customers, who are flocking to the visual web (see Pinterest and Instagram) to prep holiday season wish lists and find gift inspiration. Have you made your list of how to best optimize your digital efforts for those customers, but not yet checked it twice? Don't worry, there's still time! Here are three ways retailers can visually ensure their products are at the top of consumers’ wish lists during this holiday season: