US EditionTarget steps up next-day parcel delivery as discounter tries to narrow gap with rivals
Target's next-day delivery will reach 54% of the U.S. population by expanding to 35 metro markets, aiming to improve service and compete with Amazon's wider reach.
- Target announced on Tuesday that it will expand next-day delivery to 35 more U.S. metro areas by the end of October.
- This expansion responds to competitive pressure as Target faces flat sales and a 21% net income drop reported on Aug. 2.
- Target will extend its next-day delivery service to cover 54% of Americans, a significant increase from the previous 20%, by utilizing more than 1,900 stores alongside additional fulfillment centers.
- Chief supply chain officer Gretchen McCarthy explained that the company is transitioning from a nationwide fulfillment strategy to a market-focused model, which has allowed for faster shipping and reduced delivery expenses per item.
- The expansion is intended to help close the delivery service gap with competitors such as Amazon and Walmart, the latter of which offers next-day or two-day shipping to nearly the entire U.S. population.
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Target's next-day delivery service coming to San Diego
San Diego is next on the list to receive Target’s next-day delivery offering as the discount retailer aims to narrow the gap with the likes of Amazon. Target is expanding its offering to 35 of the nation’s top 60 metropolitan markets by the end of October, marking 22 new cities this year, the company announced. San Diego joins Orlando and Tampa, Florida, on the list of new offerings. Target said most of its items are eligible for next-day delive…
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The Independent (US)Target expands next-day delivery service to better compete with Amazon
The retailer announced it’s expanding next-day deliveries to 35 metro areas by the end of October
Target expands next-day delivery to 35 cities
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Target expanding next-day delivery to 35 metro markets Service to reach 54% of U.S. population by next month Plans to add 20 more cities for next-day delivery in 2026 Expansion comes as Target revamps fulfillment and logistics strategy Target is expanding its next-day delivery of parcel shipments to 35 of the nation’s top 60 metropolitan markets by the end of next month, marking 22 new cities this year, as the discount retai…
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Target steps up next-day parcel delivery as discounter tries to narrow gap with rivals
Target is expanding its next-day delivery of parcel shipments to 35 of the nation’s top 60 metropolitan markets by the end of next month, marking 22 new cities this year, as the discount retailer aims to narrow the gap with the likes of Amazon.
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