While retailers are increasingly leveraging technology to enhance the in-store experience and address labor challenges, investments in micro-fulfillment centers have slowed slightly.
The retailer’s plans include new and expanded private labels, investments in stores and a revamping of the Target Circle loyalty program come April to offer three membership tiers.
$300 million this year is for store renovations, including clearer navigation, new aisle markers and enhanced signage and displays at 55 locations, among them the retailer's “store of the future” in Ontario.
Target says making Starbucks items available through its Drive Up service was shoppers' most-requested feature. The 1,700-some store rollout is slated to finish in October.
