On Monday, Target became the second major retailer to say it will close its stores on Thanksgiving Day amid the coronavirus pandemic. "Let’s face it: Historically, deal hunting and holiday shopping can mean crowded events, and this isn’t a year for crowds, "Target CEO Brian Cornell said in a statement....
Clovis Target Burglarized by at Least 10 Suspects Sunday Night
Clovis police are asking the public to help identify the suspects involved in a burglary Sunday night at the Clovis Target. Just after 10 p.m. Sunday, police received a call from Target security monitoring a break-in at the store near the Sierra Vista Mall. Watch: Video of Clovis Target Burglary...
Going to Target, Walmart or a Fresno Park? You Need to Know These Changes.
A new reality is coming to stores and parks this weekend. Fresno County parks will not be open. Target and Walmart are placing more physical limits on you than ever before. COVID-19 continues to intrude on almost every facet of life. [covid-19-tracker] Fresno County Parks Closing. City Closes Dog Parks....
NW Fresno Target Marks the Floor to Help Keep 'Social Distance'
Target is among the retail chains trying to keep customers and employees safe during the COVID-19 epidemic. For example, the Target store in northwest Fresno at Shaw and Marks avenues now has floor markers leading up to checkouts. The markers are intended to help customers maintain "social distance" with each...
US Delays Tariffs on Some Chinese Goods, Drops Others
WASHINGTON — The United States is delaying tariffs on Chinese-made cellphones, laptop computers and other items and removing other Chinese imports from its target list altogether in a move that triggered a rally on Wall Street. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said Tuesday that it is still planning...
US Delays Tariffs on Some Chinese Goods, Drops Others
WASHINGTON — The United States is delaying tariffs on Chinese-made cellphones, laptop computers and other items and removing other Chinese imports from its target list altogether in a move that triggered a rally on Wall Street. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said Tuesday that it is still planning...
Retail Rivals Crash Amazon's Prime Day Party
NEW YORK — The gravitational pull of Amazon Prime Day is so strong on shoppers it's benefiting other retailers as well, according to an early analysis from a key data group. On Monday, the first day of its 48-hour sales event, large retailers, those that generated annual revenue of at...
Modesto Man Badly Burned While Trying to Melt Plastic Jug of Gas
MODESTO — Authorities say a man has suffered third-degree burns over half of his body while trying to melt a plastic jug full of gasoline. The Modesto Bee says it happened Wednesday night in a Target store parking lot. Authorities say the man was using a lighter to melt the mouth of...