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Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run
Store In Hudson Valley Permanently Closes After 37-Year Run After 37 years of business in the region, a popular discount store has decided to close its doors permanently. Located in Ulster County, the Kingston Just-A-Buck and Beyond store at 264 Plaza Road in Kingston Plaza said it has decided to close this location.  "We are so grateful for the wonderful staff and customers we have met and shared the last 37 years with," store officials said. "We will surely miss you all. Much thanks for all of your support throughout the years, it has been greatly appreciated." The store held deep discount sales until the final day in the last week of Augus…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination
Perdue Recalls Frozen Chicken Products Due To Possible Metal Contamination Perdue is recalling frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tender products that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically metal. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) said the products may be contaminated with foreign material, The frozen, ready-to-eat chicken breast nugget and tender items were produced on Saturday, March 23.  The following products are subject to recall: 22-oz. (1.38-lbs.) vacuum-sealed plastic packages containing “PERDUE Simply Smart ORGANICS Breaded CHICKEN BREAST NUGGETS” with Best If Used By d…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
FDA Investigates Microdosed Chocolate After 48 People Fall Ill, Including New Yorker FDA Investigates Microdosed Chocolate After 48 People Fall Ill, Including New Yorker
FDA Investigates Microdosed Chocolate After 48 People Fall Ill, Including New Yorker Health officials are investigating a previously-recalled brand of micro-dosed gummies, chocolates, and cones after dozens have been hospitalized and one potentially associated death has been recorded. On Tuesday, July 2, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave an update on the investigation of Diamond Shruumz brand microdose products, reporting that since the initial recall, 48 people have fallen ill from 24 states, including New York. The administration first announced the recall on June 7. The products (which come in chocolate, cones, and gummy form) were later found to contain m…

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by Sophie Grieser
Business
'Rage Bait'? Mass Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online 'Rage Bait'? Mass Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online
'Rage Bait'? Mass Influencer's Rant Over Whole Foods Apple Prices Leaves Sour Taste Online Her attempt at garnering online sympathy by and large turned up fruitless. A Massachusetts social media influencer was outraged after claiming she spent an eye-popping amount of money on a single apple during a recent trip to Whole Foods Market. In a now-deleted, expletive-filled rant on TikTok, Boston-based Via Li claimed the grocery giant charged her $7 for one organic Sugarbee apple. “Guess how much this is. This is an apple, it's called a Sugarbee (expletive) apple apparently and look at it,” she says in the clip. “The size of my palm. I thought it was like probably two to three dolla…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding
Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On - Sort Of: Overstock's Acquisition To Include Rebranding Despite filing for bankruptcy and announcing the closures of its remaining stores, Bed Bath & Beyond will live on -- sort of -- thanks to one of the biggest names in e-commerce. Overstock purchased the home goods retailer's brand and domain names, and loyalty program assets this week for over $21 million. Overstock currently specializes in online furniture and home furnishings. Within the next week, Overstock said it plans to re-launch the Bed Bath & Beyond domain in Canada, followed weeks later by the re-launch of a refreshed website, mobile app, and loyalty program in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In Northern Westchester: Police Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In Northern Westchester: Police
Scammer Remotely Takes Over Woman's Computer In Northern Westchester: Police A victim from Northern Westchester had to take several precautionary measures including canceling her credit cards after a scammer was able to remotely access her computer, police said.  The incident was reported on Monday, May 22 just before 2:30 p.m. when a woman arrived at North Castle Police headquarters and reported that the scammer had been able to access her computer while she was doing online shopping, according to North Castle Police.  The victim reported that while she had been shopping on Amazon, she had accidentally clicked a link that let the scammer take control of h…

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by Ben Crnic
News
Don't Fall For Them: FBI Issues Alert For Online Shopping Scams Don't Fall For Them: FBI Issues Alert For Online Shopping Scams
Don't Fall For Them: FBI Issues Alert For Online Shopping Scams The FBI is warning the public of cybercriminals targeting shoppers hoping to take advantage of online bargains and hard-to-find gift items for the holidays. During the 2020 holiday shopping season, the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 17,000 complaints regarding the non-delivery of goods, resulting in losses of over $53 million, the agency said.  It is anticipated this number could increase during the 2021 holiday season due to rumors of merchandise shortages and the ongoing pandemic. That's why criminals are busy finding ways to entice their victims in multiple …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season
Porch Piracy On Rise As Police Offer Tips During Holiday Season The rise in online shopping during the holiday season also brings an increase in porch piracy.  Here's what authorities are saying people can do to prevent these thefts. In November, the Yonkers Police Department shared tips for residents to use to prevent porch pirates from stealing their deliveries.  Help stop Porch Pirates - follow these tips to prevent Delivery Package theft It's that time of year again! As the... Posted by Yonkers Police Department on Sunday, November 21, 2021 These tips included having packages delivered to places where you will be, such as the office or place …

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by Nicole Valinote
News
Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Online Shopping Scams Involving Fake Websites Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Online Shopping Scams Involving Fake Websites
Don't Fall For It: Alert Issued For Online Shopping Scams Involving Fake Websites Shoppers looking for holiday deals online are being warned that thousands of fake websites are popping up every week and stealing money from victims, according to cybersecurity experts. The surge in these malicious sites has been sparked by the surge in online shopping as well as criminals taking advantage of the demand for products in short supply, the experts say. Victims often enter the name of the product they want in search engines and then are directed to one or more fake sites. Other malicious sites use phishing emails promoting discounts on various products. The number of phony sh…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Poll Reveals How Much NYers Plan To Spend This Holiday Season Compared To Last Year New Poll Reveals How Much NYers Plan To Spend This Holiday Season Compared To Last Year
New Poll Reveals How Much NYers Plan To Spend This Holiday Season Compared To Last Year It could be a lean holiday season for some retailers, as New Yorkers are planning to shop and spend less this year, according to a newly released Siena College poll. Pollsters found that approximately 43 percent of New Yorkers plan to spend similarly as last year, while 37 percent said they will spend less, and only 17 percent are planning to open up their wallets this year more than they did last holiday season. However, while online shopping is expected to be on the decline, New Yorkers are looking forward to this year’s festivities, with two-thirds saying they are somewhat or very excit…

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by Zak Failla
News
Recall Issued For Antiperspirant Products Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Recall Issued For Antiperspirant Products Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical
Recall Issued For Antiperspirant Products Due To Cancer-Causing Chemical Antiperspirant products are being recalled because of a cancer-causing chemical. Old Spice says it is voluntarily recalling the aerosol spray products that were sold in stores nationwide and online due to the presence of the chemical compound benzene in some products.  "Daily exposure to the level of benzene detected would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences and we are conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution," Old Spice said in a statement. UPC descriptions for the recalled products are as follows: 012044001912 Old Spice High Endura…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go
Starbucks Opens Store With Amazon Go Starbucks has partnered with Amazon Go to create a new store in New York. The Starbucks Pickup with Amazon Go store opened on Thursday, Nov. 18, in New York City, at 59th Street between Park & Lexington Avenues, the company announced. The company said the store features the full Starbucks menu and food and beverages in the Amazon Go market.  The Starbucks Pickup store primarily accepts orders placed through the company's app.  Starbucks said customers can place their order for the new store through the app, and a digital screen at the store will show them the status of …

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
CVS To Close 900 Stores As It Adjusts To Increasing Number Of Online Shoppers CVS To Close 900 Stores As It Adjusts To Increasing Number Of Online Shoppers
CVS To Close 900 Stores As It Adjusts To Increasing Number Of Online Shoppers Nearly one thousand CVS stores are set to close over the next three years as the retail giant continues to pivot away from retail and leans into the company's healthcare services. On Thursday, Nov. 18, the company announced that it planned to shut down at least 300 stores annually for the next three years as it re-evaluates its business strategy. The closures will begin in spring 2022. CVS made the announcement as it continues to contend with digital competition and online shopping, which was exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing the company to pivot its plans for the future. …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Westchester Store Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Westchester Store
Stop & Shop Celebrates Grand Reopening Of Westchester Store A Stop & Shop location is celebrating its grand reopening in Westchester County with a fresh new look to go along with the grocer’s produce. Stop & Shop unveiled its recently remodeled store on Palmer Avenue in New Rochelle, with refreshed produce, seafood departments, more freshly prepared food, curbside pickup, and self-checkout options. According to store officials, the facelift is “centered around delivering fresh, healthy, and convenient options to make grocery shopping easier for local customers.” The new store includes a newly expanded produce section with a wider variety of…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Google's First-Ever Retail Store Will Open Soon In NY Google's First-Ever Retail Store Will Open Soon In NY
Google's First-Ever Retail Store Will Open Soon In NY After conquering the Internet, Google is set to take over brick-and-mortar retail sales with its first-ever physical store, and it will be in New York. Google announced on Thursday, May 20 that it will be opening up the store in New York’s Chelsea neighborhood, where it will sell everything from Pixel phones to Nest products, Fitbit devices, and Pixelbooks. Customers will have the option of shopping online at the Google Store and picking up their orders in the store or physically shopping on location. According to the company, “throughout the store, visitors will be able to experience how …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Best Buy To Cut 5,000 Jobs, Close Stores As Customers Shift To Online Purchases Best Buy To Cut 5,000 Jobs, Close Stores As Customers Shift To Online Purchases
Best Buy To Cut 5,000 Jobs, Close Stores As Customers Shift To Online Purchases Best Buy is laying off thousands of workers as the retail giant plans to close some brick-and-mortar stores as the company transitions to focus on its e-commerce business. This week, Best Buy announced that it is laying off 5,000 employees this month with plans to close more stores this year after consumers concentrated on online shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the company, approximately 40 percent of its sales in the past year came from online purchases, up from 19 percent two years ago, forcing the retailer to transition its business model. While Best Buy laid off 5,0…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow
Stop & Shop Tests In-Store Pickup Lockers, Bigger Rollout May Follow Stop & Shop is experimenting with new in-store pickup lockers that will allow shoppers to skip the line, grab their groceries and go in a matter of minutes. The massive grocery store chain announced it is piloting a pickup locker program that will enable customers to order online and pickup their groceries in a secure, temperature-controlled locker at a designated time. According to Stop & Shop, employees will pick the products that are ordered and place them into the lockers, separated by storage temperature to ensure no items spoil. Lockers are available in refrigerated, frozen, …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up
Apple Headphones, Smartwatches, and More Cyber Monday Tech Deals Not To Pass Up The holidays are creeping up quickly, which means getting your shopping list together for your loved ones. As the gifts pile up, your dollars tend to go down. Lessen the blow on your credit card bill this season and get awesome deals on great products. Be sure to use the coupon code CMSAVE20 at checkout to get 20% off all of these electronic essentials and accessories (some exclusions apply). Audio Apple Powerbeats 3Apple If you like listening to clear, crisp audio, a quality set of headphones or earbuds is vital. With all of today's advanced technology, there are so many options out th…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Lifestyle
20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss 20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss
20 Black Friday Deals for Your Home You Do Not Want to Miss If you're making a list and checking it twice, make sure your holiday wish list includes these hot items. Whether you want to give your loved one a great gift, or you want to treat yourself, you don't want to miss these deals for these innovative home products. Be sure to use coupon code BFSAVE20 at checkout to get 20% off (some exclusions apply) these already-discounted items, and take your Black Friday online shopping to the next level. General Home JASHEN V18 350W Cordless Vacuum CleanerJashen A clean home is a happy home; and in turn, a happy you. You can't have a spotless home with…

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by Daily Voice Shop
Business
COVID-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market COVID-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market
Covid-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market The world’s largest online retailer is getting a little larger. After much speculation, Amazon announced it is dipping its toe in the retail pharmacy market, allowing more consumers to purchase their prescriptions online and have them shipped directly to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon Pharmacy will work through desktop computers or through the Amazon app on mobile devices, with current or new drug prescriptions sent directly to the retailer to be shipped to customers. “We designed Amazon Pharmacy to put customers first – bringing Amazon’s customer obsession to …

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says COVID-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says
Covid-19: Four Walmart Stores Being Tested For 'New Era Of Retail,' Senior VP Says The COVID-19 pandemic has forced one of the country’s largest retailers to reevaluate how it does business in a “new era of retail.” Walmart announced that after being forced to adjust on the fly during the COVID-19 outbreak, it is testing out four new stores across the country that will serve as “both physical shopping destinations and online fulfillment centers.” John Crecelius, Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Associate Product and Next Generation Stores, said that the four stores willl serve as “test centers” where they will rotate different prototype technology in and out of the st…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic COVID-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic
Covid-19: Popular Family-Run Market In Area Cited For Making Quick Adjustments Amid Pandemic One of the area's favorite family-run markets earned top marks for the chain’s deft handling and quick response to the COVID-19 pandemic. DeCicco & Sons, which has nine locations in Westchester, was celebrated by Supermarket News for “quickly becoming a model of how to operate a business during COVID-19." Related story - Popular Family-Owned Market Opening New Store In Westchester When the pandemic first struck, DeCicco & Sons was quick to limit the number of shoppers allowed in the store, staggering their entrance and exit from markets, which occasionally led to lines out the door…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance In a challenge to online shopping behemoth Amazon, Walmart is launching its own online retail delivery service. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Walmart unveiled Walmart Plus (Walmart+), a membership program that grants subscribers unlimited free delivery, fuel discounts, and no checkout lines, according to the mega retailer’s announcement. Touted as a rival to Amazon Prime membership service, which offers free two-day deliveries, streaming, and video services, the Walmart program will cost $98 a year or $12.95 per month. It will become available on Sept. 15. Walmart is promising Plus members free sam…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy
Parent Company Of Balducci’s, Kings Food Markets Files For Bankruptcy KB US Holdings, the parent company of Kings Food Markets and Balducci’s Food Lover’s Market, which has locations throughout the region, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company announced this week that “it has accepted a stalking horse bid from TLI Bedrock to purchase the company for $75 million.” To facilitate the sale, KB and its subsidiaries have commenced voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Kings currently operates 25 specialty supermarkets, including 23 in New Jerse…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: These Businesses Are Hiring Workers COVID-19: These Businesses Are Hiring Workers
Covid-19: These Businesses Are Hiring Workers Although the novel coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) has forced employees at non-essential businesses to work from home, while thousands of others have been laid off, some companies are padding their workforce and hiring new employees. Nationwide, many bars, restaurants, and non-essential businesses voluntarily or were ordered to shutter their doors amid fears of the spread of COVID-19, though the grocery store business continues to boom as area residents stock up on items. According to multiple reports, ShopRite, Price Chopper, Tops, and Stop & Shop are all in the market for thousands of…

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by Zak Failla
Business
COVID-19: Kohl's Closes 1,100 US Stores COVID-19: Kohl's Closes 1,100 US Stores
Covid-19: Kohl's Closes 1,100 US Stores Kohl's is temporarily closing all 1,100 of its stores in the United States amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  The closure is effective after the close of business on Thursday, March 19. It will last through at least Wednesday, April 1. Store workers will get two weeks of pay after the closure, the company's CEO, Michelle Gass said in a statement. The website and app will continue to operate for home-delivery purchases. Late last week, Kohl's said it had experienced "softening" sales in stores after the outbreak started but that online demand had not been affected.&…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores COVID-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores
Covid-19: Apple Temporarily Closes Stores Apple is temporary closing all of its retail stores outside of Greater China amid the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The stores will be closed through Friday, March 27, CEO Tim Cook said. Online purchases may still be made at apple.com. "In our workplaces and communities, we must do all we can to prevent the spread of COVID-19," Cook said. In addition, Cook said Apple is committing $15M to help with worldwide recovery.  Cook said employees should work remotely if their job allows, and those whose work requires them to be on site should follow g…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Nearly Two Dozen Modell's Stores Slated For Closure Nearly Two Dozen Modell's Stores Slated For Closure
Nearly Two Dozen Modell's Stores Slated For Closure With online shopping leading to the demise of many traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, Modell’s Sporting Goods announced it will be closing nearly two dozen East Coast stores in an attempt to save the entire company. Eight Modell’s locations will be closing in New York - including one on Long Island - though the Hudson Valley avoided the chopping block.  The move comes so the retailer can avoid filing for bankruptcy as soon as Sunday, March 1, according to reports. Modell’s didn’t announce which Long Island location would be closing, and no closing dates or start of closing sales …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Macy's To Close Two More New York Stores Macy's To Close Two More New York Stores
Macy's To Close Two More New York Stores More traditional brick-and-mortar retail stores are set to shutter their doors as online shopping continues to corner the market for shoppers. Just after Pier 1 announced plans to close hundreds of stores nationwide, Macy’s announced that it will be closing more than two dozen stores in the coming months, including two in New York State. Both of the New York locations are on Long Island. According to Macy’s, a Nassau County location at the Broadway Mall in Hicksville and a Suffolk County location on Vets Highway in Commack are among 28 nationally that will be closing their doors as soon as …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Lord & Taylor To Close Palisades Center Mall Store Lord & Taylor To Close Palisades Center Mall Store
Lord & Taylor To Close Palisades Center Mall Store The Lord & Taylor store in the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack will close its doors after the holiday season, making it the second large retailer to exit the shopping mecca. The once behemoth luxury retailer has served shoppers at Palisades Center since 1998. The retailer’s departure follows J.C. Penney’s closure in June 2017. Clarkstown Councilman Donald Franchino confirmed the closure of the store, saying the center needs to diversify and become a mixture of retail and entertainment. "The Palisades is Clarkstown's largest taxpayer and our number one tourist attraction," Franchino…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations
Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations Target stores like to tout that you can “expect more, pay less.” Now, the retail giant is taking “more” to the next level and is extending its Drive Up curbside pickup service. Available coast-to-coast, Target officials announced this week that it is giving more shoppers the option of ordering online and picking up their items within an hour, calling the service the company’s “top rated.” Guests will have the ability to place an order, pull up to a local store and have a Target employee bring the order out to their car within minutes, for free. Drive Up is now available in more than 1,250 …

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by Zak Failla