Target To Offer Free, 2-Day Shipping To All Customers

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Thursday announced plans to offer free, two-day shipping on items with no minimum purchase and no membership required beginning Nov. 1. "We want to make the busy holiday season easier for our customers so they can spend more time with their family and friends," Target CEO Brian Cornell said in a statement.

In March, Target announced the availability of free, two-day shipping for customers who spend $35 or use a REDcard. This holiday season, the Minneapolis-based retailer will the service to all customers.

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During peak periods, if free, two-day shipping is not available, Target will offer customers free standard shipping.

The retailer will offer customers free shipping through Dec. 22, according to a news release.

Target’s Fulfillment Offerings

• Order Pickup: Buy online and pick orders up in store on the same day for free. More than 250,000 items are eligible for this service available at all Target stores, and more than 95 percent of orders are ready within one hour.
• Target Restock: With Target Restock, customers place orders for basics like diapers, paper towels and pantry staples by 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and have them delivered the next day for a fee of $2.99 or free for REDcard holders.
• Delivery From Store: Customers can shop in store at select urban locations and have their purchases delivered to their homes that day for a flat fee of $7. This service is available in five markets: Boston, Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

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