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Walmart's U.S. workers to get pay raises next month

Workers at 3,000 stores will get raises, as the company increases average pay to $17.50 an hour from $17.

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Bed Bath and the great Beyond

What would we lose if Bed Bath & Beyond throws in the towel(s)?

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Rupert Grint built at home Target for his daughter Wednesday because she is 'obsessed' with the store

Rupert Grint's 2-year-old daughter that he shares with longtime girlfriend Georgia Groome is "obsessed" with Target. This led Grint to build a mini version of the store in his house.

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Travel insurance warning after Thailand motorbike crash

Adam Davies faces large medical bills after a motorbike accident in Thailand on Boxing Day.

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Walgreens may have overstated theft concerns, CFO says

Walgreens acknowledged it may have overblown concerns about thefts in their stores after shrinkage stabilized over the past year.

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Family says missing rapper Theophilus London found safe

A family member says rapper Theophilus London has been found safe after disappearing for months.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: General Electric, Salesforce, Alibaba and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in early morning trading.

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Retailers brace for tougher times and more frugal customers in 2023

Sales in January could set the tone for 2023 — when some economists and retail industry watchers anticipate the U.S. will tip into a recession.

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Family files missing persons report for Theophilus London

The family of rapper Theophilus London has filed a missing persons report with Los Angeles police this week and are asking for the public’s help to find him.

‘Life-and-death situation’: About 30 people left stranded at Target store during Buffalo blizzard

Jessica Sypniewski said she had never seen a blizzard this bad in her 33 years of living in the Buffalo area. Her family was among dozens who were forced to spend part of their Christmas waiting out the storm in a Target store.

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Los Angeles boy, 9, stabbed at Target was released from hospital in time for Christmas

A nine-year-old California boy who was stabbed last month at a Target store was released from the hospital just before the holidays, according to Los Angeles Police.

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Target recalls 204,000 weighted blankets after two kids die by suffocation

Made in China, the product sold for $40 at stores nationwide and online from December 2018 through September 2022.

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Target recalls weighted blankets after reports of 2 girls suffocating under one

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling about 204,000 of the children's weighted blankets, which were being exclusively sold at Target.

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Target recalls 204,000 weighted blankets after girls suffocate in North Carolina

Made in China, the product sold for $40 at stores nationwide and online from December 2018 through September 2022.

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Target hopes value-hungry shoppers will come to the rescue this holiday season

Target has put up three quarters of disappointing earnings results while trying to clear through excess inventory and woo price-sensitive shoppers.

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This couple paid $7,150 for items people returned to Amazon, Walmart and Target—and made $19,500 reselling them

Jamie and Sarah McCauley spent $7,150 on items returned to Amazon, Walmart and Target. They've made $19,500 reselling them on eBay and Facebook Marketplace.

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NYC teen shoplifter, Target security guard fall down elevator shaft during tussle

A Target employee and a teenager accused of shoplifting plunged down an elevator shaft at a Bronx store in a bizarre accident on Thursday morning.

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Parking lots are becoming as important as cars in climate change efforts

France recently approved legislation to require solar panels to cover commercial parking lots. Is that approach to renewable construction coming to the U.S.?

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Target removes toy from shelf after 10-month-old hospitalized after swallowing water bead

Target has removed a toy by Chuckle & Roar that includes water beads. The small expanding balls are often used in sensory kits, which are popular for children with autism.

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Retailers are under pressure to turn deep discounts into big sales on Black Friday

Black Friday weekend will take on additional importance this year after retailers like Target and Macy's reported a recent lull in sales.

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Which stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day

Most retailers are closing their brick-and-mortar stores on Thursday, but there are some options for last-minute shopping.

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Which stores are open and closed on Thanksgiving Day

Most retailers are closing their brick-and-mortar stores on Thursday, but there are some options for last-minute shopping.

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Prepare for the holidays in a galaxy far, far away with 20% off the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar

Get the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar for 20% off in Target’s Black Friday deal.

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Black Friday deals start early, last longer amid inflation

With Americans facing higher prices for everything from rent to groceries, retailers are acutely aware consumers have less money to spend than they did last year and are offering steep holiday discounts beyond Black Friday.

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California boy, 9, still in recovery after stabbing in Target store

The attack on 9-year-old Braydon Medina was unprovoked and led to the stabbing of an unnamed 25-year-old woman who tried to shield him from further harm.

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Walmart and Target’s quarterly results lay bare the retailers' stark differences

Walmart and Target's third-quarter results this week highlighted key differences between the retailers.

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As consumer spending rises, Costco remains the discount retailer to own

Fresh economic data and retail earnings showed consumers are still spending on essential goods, a trend that bodes well for Costco (COST).

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Target, Carnival, Advance Auto Parts, Lowe's and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves in midday trading Thursday.

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What Cramer is watching Wednesday — retail sales strong, Lowe's delivers, Estee Lauder love

U.S. stock futures point to a mixed open as investors digest stronger than expected October retail sales.

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US retail sales rose 1.3% last month, a sign of resilience

Americans stepped up their spending at retailers, restaurants, and auto dealers last month, a sign of consumer resilience as the holiday shopping season begins amid painfully high inflation and rising interest rates.

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Target, Lowe's, Carnival and others

These are the stocks posting the largest moves before the bell.

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Target's 3Q profit drops 52% as shoppers force price cuts

An unexpected and potentially ominous pullback in customer spending ahead of the holiday shopping season pushed third quarter profits at Target down 52% after it was forced to slash prices for Americans who are feeling the squeeze of inflation.

Target will report earnings before the bell — here's what to expect

Target has been trying to sell off TVs, bicycles and other excess merchandise.

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Homeless man stabs 3 people inside Los Angeles Target, suspect shot: police

Multiple people shopping in a Target store in Los Angeles, California, were stabbed by a homeless man Tuesday night. The suspect was shot by a security guard.

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Retailers' biggest holiday wish is to get rid of all that excess inventory

Walmart, Target, Gap, Kohl's and others are trying to sell through a glut of extra merchandise piling up in store backrooms and warehouses.

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Inflation is dominating the conversation on earnings calls. Here's what execs are saying

One thing's clear at the start of the corporate earnings season: Inflation is still a hot topic for companies.

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The Ultimate Black Friday 2022 Guide

Get your Black Friday shopping game plan ready with information on what to expect on Nov. 25.

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Big bargains will dominate the holiday season, but shoppers may not be sold

Retailers are discounting computers, toys and more to try to sell off excess inventory and encourage budget-conscious shoppers to spend.

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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Johnson & Johnson, Goldman Sachs, fuboTV and more

The stocks posting the largest moves before the bell include Amazon, Hasbro, Nordstrom and more.

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Caraway to sell cookware in Target stores in its biggest brick-and-mortar push yet

The online cookware company is making its biggest brick-and-mortar push yet as it gears up for the holidays.

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Looking ahead: Which big retailers will be closed on Thanksgiving in 2022?

If you’re planning on doing some last-minute shopping on Thanksgiving Day, you might want to check ahead and ensure your go-to store is open.

How Target’s CEO gives his 'very best' every day: I sleep and eat like I’m 'playing in the U.S. Open or Super Bowl'

Target CEO Brian Cornell has a unique approach to performing his "very best" every day — and it has to do with playing in U.S. Open or the Super Bowl.

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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Moderna, Pepsi, Lyft and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves midday.

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Some stores will be closed on Thanksgiving. Here's what you can expect on the Black Friday shopping weekend.

As Thanksgiving — and the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday — approach, major stores are announcing their holiday hours.

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Retailers’ stockpiles mean deep holiday discounts starting now

After struggling with product shortages for much of the pandemic, the country’s retailers are now facing the opposite problem: A glut of unsold merchandise that’s cutting into profits, derailing holiday plans and threatening to drag down broader U.S. economic growth.

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Retailers trot out 12-foot skeletons, haunted house cookie sets to boost Halloween sales

As retailers brace for a lackluster holiday season, many are planning to pump up sales early by dangling a wider assortment of Halloween merchandise.

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Don Lemon signs off on final CNN primetime show

Don Lemon says farewell as he ends his CNN primetime show \"Don Lemon Tonight\" after eight years.

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Retailers slash prices as holiday shoppers search for best deals early amid inflation

"Retailers definitely have an arms race to reach shoppers while a shopper still has her or his money to spend on holiday items."

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Target Deal Days: The best deals at Target's early Black Friday sale, happening now

Find sale prices on Nespresso, Dyson, KitchenAid, iRobot and more brands today.

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'The month of unprecedented deals' — From Amazon to Target, here's what you need to know about the early holiday sales going on now

Retailers are kicking off a slew of holiday deals earlier than ever before. Here's a rundown of some of sales events happening now.

cnbc.com

Amazon to hire 150,000 workers for holidays, similar to 2021

Amazon will hire 150,000 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees across its warehouses ahead of the holiday season.

Target 11: Student who allegedly raped teacher accused of previous assault

Target 11 has learned that the 15-year-old student who had just transferred into Oliver Citywide Academy last week and allegedly raped a teacher inside a classroom was accused of attacking a staff member at a behavioral health center earlier this year.

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Tupperware moves from living rooms to Target stores

For nearly 76 years, the popular food storage containers were primarily sold at in-home "Tupperware parties."

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'It’s just an arms race.' How to make the most of Amazon's next 'Prime Day' sale and Target's 'Deal Days'

Early sales events can a great opportunity to save money on holiday gifts at a time when consumers feel cash strapped.

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Holiday sales at Target and Amazon are starting in October—here’s why shopping early is a smart financial move

Major retailers such as Target and Amazon are unveiling early discounts ahead of the holiday shopping season. Here's how starting early can help you save.

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Target's early Black Friday sale is coming soon: What you need to know

The biggest early Black Friday sales of the 2022 holiday season kick off in October thanks to Target and Amazon.

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Trade your old car seat at Target during trade-in event for app, online discount for baby gear

During the event, Target said that shoppers will have the chance to recycle an old, expired, or damaged car seat to get a coupon on the Target app or online for 20% off one car seat, stroller, or some baby gear.

Target drops mandatory CEO retirement age, Cornell to stay

Target is dropping the mandatory retirement age for its CEO, allowing its Chief Executive Brian Cornell to stay on for three more years.

White fudge animal cookies sold at Target recalled after metal wire found inside

Make sure you don’t have any Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies in your pantry!

Target’s bi-annual car seat trade-in program to return in September

Out with the old, in with the new!

Target takes a hit after heavy discounts to clear inventory

Target has reported solid sales for the fiscal second quarter but its profits plunged nearly 90% because it slashed prices to clear unwanted inventories of clothing, home goods and other discretionary items.

$1.85 million invested in Melrose Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project

The project includes new sidewalks, bike lanes, freshly paved roads, more street lights and two, new covered bus stops.

Indian government approves new emissions targets

Nine months after India announced its target of “net zero” emissions by 2070 at the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow, the country’s federal cabinet finally approved a new climate plan on Wednesday.

Best Buy lowers outlook as Q1 results show inflation's bite

Best Buy Co. has posted first-quarter results that showed shoppers pulled back on their spending and higher costs ate into profits.

Target workers at a Christiansburg store withdraw union petition

Workers at a Target store in Christiansburg, Virginia, have withdrawn their request with federal labor regulators for a union election.

Asian shares track Wall Street's inflation-fueled retreat

Shares are sharply lower in Asia after a broad retreat on Wall Street.

US stocks got close to a bear market. Here’s what that means

The stock market’s slump this year briefly pulled the S&P 500 into what’s known as a bear market Friday, before a late rally put the index in the green.

Workers at a Target store in Christiansburg file for union vote

Workers at a Target store in Christiansburg, Virginia, have filed for a union election with federal labor regulators.

US consumers still confident in April, but slightly less so

U.S. consumer confidence dampened slightly in April but remains high and inflation concerns continue to weigh on their short-term outlook.

LIST: Where you can and can’t shop this Easter

Doing any last-minute Easter shopping?

Target’s car seat trade-in program gives customers free discount

If you have an old or damaged car seat sitting in your garage, you can donate it to Target for a coupon.

US growth in Q4 revised lower to 6.9%, slower growth to come

The U.S. economy ended 2021 by expanding at a healthy 6.9% annual pace from October through December, the government reported Wednesday, a slight downgrade from its previous estimates.

Target to invest up to $5 billion to fuel more growth

Target will invest up to $5 billion this year in physical stores, new brands and expanding its online fulfilment as the discounter continues to drive sales growth and differentiate itself from rivals.

Target seeks to entice workers with pay of up to $24 an hour

Workers at Target stores and distribution centers in places like New York, where competition for finding and hiring staff is the fiercest, could see starting wages as high as $24 an hour this year.

This store’s Black-created products will have you wanting all the things

These items “honor the sacrifice of Black leaders of the past while amplifying and celebrating the voices of the Black community today.”

Target extends store hours so customers have extra holiday shopping time

Falling behind on your holiday shopping?

Target to keep stores closed on Thanksgiving for good

Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended during the pandemic.

Target tames global supply backups; sales surge 13.2% in Q3

Target delivered another quarter of strong results, overcoming a slew of challenges from inflationary pressures to congested ports.

Amazon to cover full college tuition cost for its 750,000 U.S. hourly employees

On Thursday, Amazon announced that it will pay the full cost of college tuition, fees and textbooks, NBC reports.

Minnesota State Patrol purged messages after Floyd protests

Court testimony shows that the Minnesota State Patrol purged emails and text messages immediately after protests over the death of George Floyd during which the agency is accused of targeting journalists.

Target’s annual car seat trade-in program set to begin on Sept. 12

Calling all parents! Target’s annual car seat trade-in program is back.

You won’t want to miss these back-to-school deals for students and teachers

We somehow made it to August, which means it’s back-to-school time for students and teachers everywhere.

Target extends streak even as online sales growth cools

Target’s streak of strong results extended into its latest quarter but its skyrocketing online sales growth has come back to earth.

May retail sales fell 1.3% as Americans spend less on goods

Retail sales fell in May, dragged down by a decline in auto sales and a shift by Americans to spend more on vacations and other services instead of goods.

Target's profit surges as Americans cast restrictions aside

Target’s sales and profits surged in the first quarter as its customers, emerging from the pandemic, returned in big numbers to its stores for dresses, cosmetics and luggage.

Retail sales were flat in April as stimulus spending waned

Retail sales in the U.S. were flat in April, after soaring in March, when many Americans received $1,400 stimulus checks that boosted spending.

Target to spend more than $2B at Black-owned businesses

Target will spend a total of more than $2 billion at Black-owned businesses by 2025 as part of its effort to advance racial equity.

Target will give you a 20% off coupon in exchange for a used car seat

Not sure what to do with an old car seat? For the next two weeks, Target will take it off your hands and give you something in return.

Here’s how you can trade an old car seat to get new one 20% off at Target

If you’re in a need of a new car seat or baby stroller, you’re in luck. Target’s semi-annual Car Seat Trade-In program that allows customers to trade in their old seats for a 20% off coupon on a new car seat, booster seat, stroller or other select baby items will return to stores in April. From April 5 to April 17, customers can trade in their old car seats which will be recycled by Waste Management, Target’s partner, and turned into an assortment of items such as pallets, plastic buckets and carpet padding. The Car Seat Trade-In programs have been held since April 2016, and Target officials say since then the company has recycled more than 1,100,000 car seats, or more than 17 million pounds of plastic and counting. Coupons can be used until May 1 in stores or online.

What side are you on: Gen Z or Millennial?

Join Bridget and Lindsey as they talk more about the Gen Z vs. Millennial Battle and how Target is contributing to it and the possibility of a new rule where screaming won’t be allowed on roller coasters.

Jump in hiring fuels optimism for US economic recovery

That is down dramatically from 14.8% last April, just after the virus erupted in the United States. Ad“The recovery really has some legs, some momentum now,” said Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American Financial Corp. AdAlso hiring last month were retailers, which added 41,000 jobs, health care companies, with 46,000, and manufacturers, with 21,000. But state and local governments have slashed 1.4 million jobs since the pandemic erupted, including 86,000 last month, and most have instituted hiring freezes. The Congressional Budget Office projects the nation will add a substantial 6.2 million jobs this year.

Target powers through a pandemic; 2020 sales growth explodes

FILE - In this April 6, 2020 file photo, a customer wearing a mask carries his purchases as he leaves a Target store during the coronavirus pandemic, in the Brooklyn borough of New York. The moves come as Target extended its sales streak through the holiday quarter and sales grew by more than $15 billion. Online sales soared 118%. In the previous quarter, same-store sales rose 10%, while online sales spiked 155%. Late last year, it signed a deal with beauty chain Ulta Beauty that will place Ulta shops in more than 100 Target stores by mid-2021.

US jobless claims at 730K, still high but fewest in 3 months

The Federal Reserve says theres evidence that hiring has picked up in recent weeks, though the job market remains badly damaged by the pandemic. Jobless claims declined by 111,000 from the previous week to a seasonally adjusted 730,000, the Labor Department said Thursday. Still, before the virus erupted in the United States last March, weekly applications for unemployment benefits had never topped 700,000. The latest figures coincide with a weakened job market that has made scant progress in the past three months. AdAll told, 19 million people were receiving unemployment aid as of Feb. 6, up from 18.3 million the previous week.

Federal Reserve sees modest pickup in hiring this month

The Federal Reserve says theres evidence that hiring has picked up in recent weeks, though the job market remains badly damaged by the pandemic. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve says there's evidence that hiring has picked up in recent weeks, though the job market remains badly damaged by the pandemic. In its semi-annual monetary policy report released Friday, the Fed said it has been watching job data compiled by payroll processor ADP. AdThe report will form the basis for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's testimony next week before committees in the House and Senate. Hiring has stalled in the past three months, with job gains averaging just 90,000 a month from November through January.

US consumer prices up 0.3% in January, led by energy spike

U.S. consumer prices were unchanged in October, the lowest reading in five months and an indication that the price spike seen this summer is beginning to fade as coronavirus cases start to increase. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in January, led by a surge in energy. But even though the gain was the biggest monthly increase since July, inflation gains over the past year have remained modest. Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy costs, is also up 1.4% with core prices unchanged in January. “Consumer price inflation remains very tame,” said Kathy Bostjancic, chief U.S. financial economist at Oxford Economics, predicting that the upcoming rise in year-over-year inflation figures should be transitory.

Roanoke woman’s pictures go viral as part of #TargetDressChallenge

ROANOKE, Va. – The internet has had a field day with the pandemic as different quarantine videos and memes have gone viral for nearly a year. Now, a Roanoke woman is trending after snapping a few photos in a Target dress. Lesley Butterfield picked up a floral smock after seeing the hashtag on social media. Now, Butterfield’s pictures have been shared thousands of times. “I really think people are hitting a pandemic wall right now and they just really appreciate the humor and it just keeps going on and on,” said Butterfield.

36 CVS stores will be administering coronavirus vaccines to eligible Virginians

You may soon be able to get your COVID-19 vaccine at your local CVS Pharmacy. Starting Feb. 12, CVS will start administering vaccines to eligible people at 36 locations throughout the Commonwealth. CVS plans to administer up to 26,000 vaccine doses at 36 Virginia stores covering the following 33 areas within Virginia:AbingdonAlexandriaArlingtonBedfordBlacksburgCharlottesvilleChathamChesapeakeDanvilleDublinFairfaxFredericksburgGainesvilleHamptonHarrisonburgLeesburgLynchburgMartinsvilleMechanicsvilleMidlothianNewport NewsNorfolkPortsmouthRichmondRoanokeRocky MountStaffordSuffolkVirginia BeachWarringtonWilliamsburgWinchesterWoodstock[Where are Virginia’s coronavirus cases? The health department’s interactive map]Now, starting Feb. 11, people can start making appointments either online, on the CVS Pharmacy App or by calling CVS customer service at 1-800-746-7287. Please do not call CVS before Feb. 9 and try to make an appointment.

Biden boosting vaccine allotments, financing for virus costs

Starting next week, 1 million doses will be distributed to some 6,500 pharmacies across the country, the White House said. The administration is also boosting by 500,000 the weekly allocation of vaccines sent directly to states and territories for the coming weeks, up to 10.5 million. It is allowing state and local governments to receive additional federal dollars to cover previously incurred expenses relating to the pandemic. The number of participating pharmacies and the allocation of vaccines are expected to accelerate as drug makers increase production. The Biden administration has sought to increase certainty to state governments on their upcoming allocations to streamline deliveries and prevent stockpiling of second doses for the two-dose regimens.

Target thanking its employees with $500+ coronavirus pandemic bonus

A major retailer is thanking its employees in a major way. Target announced Monday that it’s “giving $500 bonuses to all hourly team members in stores, distribution centers and our headquarters and field-based offices.”Not only that, all store directors, executive team leaders and salaried distribution center leaders, 12,000 in total, will receive a bonus ranging from $1,000 to $2,000. These bonuses will be going to more than 375,000 employees, in what Target is calling an investment of more than $200 million.

Retail group: holiday sales up 8.3% amid big spending shift

The nations largest retail trade group says Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, that holiday sales soared 8.3%, far exceeding its forecast even as the coronavirus kept shoppers away from physical stores. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)NEW YORK – The nation’s largest retail trade group said Friday that holiday sales soared 8.3%, far exceeding its forecast even as the coronavirus kept shoppers away from physical stores. The retail sales figures exclude sales from autos, restaurants and gas. The non-seasonably adjusted holiday figures, contrast with a downbeat report Friday from the Commerce Department that retail sales fell a seasonally adjusted 0.7% in December from the month before. However, the government reported a 3.7% retail sales gain in November and a 2.9% gain in December compared to the year-ago periods.

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