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Target credit hack relied on failings of magnetic strip

Dec 23, 2013
The credit card magnetic strip remains prevalent in the U.S, when other countries have moved onto more secure credit and debit cards.

What will a thief do with my credit card number?

Dec 19, 2013
Target has revealed that the credit card numbers for more than 40 million customers have been stolen from its retail network.

Why Target shoppers shouldn't stress about credit card hack

Dec 19, 2013
Millions of Target shoppers may have had their information stolen from card swiping machines.
Millions of Target customers were potentially the victims of a massive credit card theft.
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Webrooming, it's like reverse 'showrooming'

Dec 13, 2013
Brick and mortar retailers are hitting back against customers who shop in the store, but buy online.

Do the right thing: Don't work on Thanksgiving

Nov 15, 2013
Costco, Nordstrom and BJ's Wholesale Club will stay closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Free shipping? I got your free shipping, right here

Oct 23, 2013
As online retailers fight for a piece of the customer pie, the ability to deliver goods quickly and cheaply is key.

Target puts a bullseye on Walmart's phone-card business

Oct 3, 2013
Target takes on its giant rival, and launches its own pre-paid phone service.

For public good, not for profit.

The Chamber of Commerce gets into...cyber security?

Sep 25, 2013
The second annual Cyber Security Summit kicks off today -- and big business is invited to the party.

Target wants to take a bite out of the organic market

Jun 10, 2013
As big-box stores like Target and Walmart compete for grocery sales, new offerings -- like organic produce -- are one way to up the ante.

And the bride wore...Target: The growth of budget wedding dresses

May 24, 2013
Target gets into the wedding business with an online collection of very low-priced wedding and bridesmaid dresses.