Target & Super Target Deals Thread. Keep OT to a minimum

TARGET THREAD RULES:

• Do not ask (even in a covert way) for any coupon that has been scanned or discuss any coupon that is not used for its intended purpose. This goes for ALL scanned – this is what ALTERED means – this will cause this thread to shut down, per Moderator warning.
• Do not post directly to Ebay auctions. It is considered self-promotion because the mods don’t have a way to verify if you are the seller or not.
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• Do not discuss ways to misuse the true intent of a manufacturer coupon.
• Target.com has changed to the E-Centives coupon printing system where you have to download special software that keeps track of what you printed, like bricks coupons. The coupons print out directly to your printer and now have a limit of 2 prints per computer.
• In keeping with SD rules, multiple per pages (MPPs) coupons ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED.
• No begging for coupons allowed. You may ask where a coupon originated but that is it. Requests for Coupon Trades should be directed here.
• Finally - Mod Alert any fighting! The mods would rather catch it in the beginning, versus going back 5 pages to see what happened.

How do I let someone know they've posted a no-no?

• If you feel it would be beneficial and helpful to the thread as a whole, go ahead and post an answer. But if you need to correct someone on an etiquette issue or on coupon use, try PM'ing them first. That avoids embarrassment and negative posts. The mods are watching our thread closely--we want to keep things helpful and pleasant.

Quote from Schooby : I have a request/new rule that will will need to be implemented in threads such as this from now on. When you make a post you need to avoid doing a copy and paste of the work of someone else. It is stealing to copy and paste things directly from other sites such as the TT site. We have been contacted by them and asked nicely to stop doing that. If you see good coupons or deals just we love to have you share them with us, just be sure to rewrite them before posting.

This thread has been renewed to change the first post to the wiki and add 3 more wikis.

6/28/12 - 10/30/12 Thread HERE

2/17/12 - 6/28/12 Thread HERE

RECAPS
We attempt to recap all important information on a daily basis, with all recaps for the week being posted by noon Sat for those last-minute deal shoppers . Click on a day below for the most recent recap or do a thread search for RECAP.

• SUNDAY by sdNewby
• MONDAY 05/13 by Tsarina
• TUESDAY by EphU
• WEDNESDAY by sk8er
• THURSDAY by niko2k4
• FRIDAY by Tsarina
• SATURDAY by sk8er
• RECAP Team Lead - Tsarina

HOT DEALS, GIFT CARD DEALS & COUPON MATCHUPS Don't forget to check the daily recaps above for deals too.

Current Deals

Flip Flops $2.50 ea pair regular price
-Women's sandals $2 exp 05/25/13 TQ
FINAL PRICE: $0.50 ea

Kid's Brita Filter Water Bottle $7.89 ea regular price
-Brita portable bottle water filtration system $3 exp 05/25/13 TQ
-13oz Soft-Squeeze Brita® Bottle for Kids, $3/1 Print [coupons.com] 77477
FINAL PRICE: $1.89 ea

Fruttare Multi-pack $3.49-$3.79 ea regulr price
-Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars 4 or 6 pk $1 exp 06/15/13 TQ
-Fruttare Multi-Pack $1/1 Print [coupons.com] [coupons.com] 77477
FINAL PRICE: $1.49-$1.79 ea

Van's Frozen Waffles $2.50 ea (TPC through 5/18)
-Vans, $2/1 Print [facebook.com] [facebook.com] FB
FINAL PRICE: $0.50 each (through 5/18)

Ciao Bella or Adonia Frozen Product $2.50 ea (TPC through 5/25)
-Ciao Bella or Adonia, $1/1 Print [ciaobellagelato.com]
FINAL PRICE: $1.50 each (through 5/25)

Nestle Brands for Use with Current $5 off $20 TQ

Bargainscout first brought this PDF to our attention. Please, please, please rep them HERE

Nestle Brands:
Alpo
Beneful
Boost
Buitoni
Butterfinger
Carnation
Chef Micheal's
Coffee-Mate
Cookie Crisp
Crunch
Digiorno
Dreyer's
Fancy Feast
Friskie's
Gerber/Gerber Graduates
Haagen-Dazs
Hot Pockets
Jenny Craig
Juicy Juice
KitKat
Lean Cuisine
Nescafe
Nespresso
Nesquick
Nestea
Nestle
Perrier
Poland Spring
Power Bar
Purina (all varieties)
San Pellegrino
Stouffer's
Toll House
Tombstone
Wonka


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Gift Card Preview for Following Week



CLEARANCE (Please include expiration dates when posting to the wiki.)

REBATES

P&G Best in Beauty rebate [pgbestinbeauty.com], get $15 wyb $50, 2/13/13-4/30/13 must be mailed by 5/31/13

PRINTABLE COUPONS limit 2 per computer
Go to coupons.target.com [target.com] to print the following coupons (some no longer available.)
All current Target Web Coupons print with this restriction: "Limit one coupon or offer per Guest."

Almay Intense i-color $1 exp 05/25/13
Archer Farms chips 8-oz or larger $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Archer Farms cookie items $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Archer Farms crackers $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Archer Farms Frozen Pizza or Flatbread $1.25off2 exp 05/25/13
Archer Farms packaged coffees 10- to 12-oz $1.50off2 exp 05/25/13
Archer Farms Salsa or Dip 16-oz. or larger $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Archer Farms snacks $1.50off2 exp 05/25/13
Arm & Hammer cat litter 18-lb or larger $2 exp 06/08/13
Arm & Hammer dog waste pads 36 ct or larger and cat litter $5 wyb BOTH exp 06/08/13
Arm & Hammer dog waste pads 36-ct. or larger $2 exp 06/08/13
AXE shower gel 16-oz. $1.50 exp 05/25/13
Balance Bar nutrition bars 6pk. $1 off exp 05/25/13
Bausch & Lomb Alaway antihistamine eye drops $1 off exp 05/25/13
Bausch & Lomb Ocuvite items $1 exp 05/25/13
Bazooka Gum .50 exp 05/25/13
Beggin' Strips dog treats $1 exp 06/08/13
Brita portable bottle water filtration system $3 exp 05/25/13
Brita stainless steel water filtration pitcher $10 exp 05/25/13
C9 by Champion Kids' apparel $2 exp 05/25/13
C9 by Champion Men's apparel $3 exp 05/25/13
C9 by Champion Women's apparel $3 exp 05/25/13
California Pizza Kitchen frozen pizza 12in. or larger $1.50off2 exp 05/25/13
Cesar wet dog foods 3.5-oz $3off 15 exp 06/08/13
Clorox cleaners or laundry additives $1off3 exp 06/10/13
Coffee-mate creamer 10.2oz. or larger - Liquid or Powder (Excludes Natural Bliss) $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Colgate Total Toothpaste and Mouthwash wyb BOTH $1 exp 06/14/13
Coppertone sunscreen 4-oz. or larger $1 exp 05/25/13
Daisy sour cream 16-oz. or larger 50¢ exp 05/25/13
DiGiorno's Rising Crust frozen pizza (ESS) $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Dove Chocolate 8.5 oz or larger $1off2 exp 06/01/13
Dr. Scholl's item $2off$7 or higher exp 05/25/13
Dulcolax constipation relief item $1 exp 05/25/13
Edy's Outshine fruit bars $2off2 exp 05/25/13
Edy's/Dreyer's frozen fruit bar $2off2 exp 05/25/13
Essie item - Nail color or Nail care $2 off exp 05/25/13
Fancy Feast wet cat foods 3 oz $1off15 exp 06/08/13
Finish Quantum Powerball automatic dishwasher detergent $1 exp 05/19/13
First Response test kit - Pregnancy or Ovulation $1 off exp 05/25/13
Fox double feature movie set $2 exp 05/25/13
Fresh Step cat litter $1 exp 06/08/13
Fruttare Frozen Fruit Bars 4 or 6 pk $1 exp 06/15/13
Gerber powder formula - Graduates Gentle or Good Start 25% off exp 05/25/13
Giada De Laurentiis for Target dutch oven 20% exp 05/25/13
Giada De Laurentiis for Target houseware item 20% exp 05/25/13
Giada De Laurentiis for Target kitchen items 15% exp 05/25/13
Glad Odor Shield trash bags $1.50 off exp 05/19/13
Glade air care spring seasonals Tropical Scent $1 exp 06/02/13
Glade tropical air care item $1 exp 05/19/13
Green Giant fresh items, 2 AND Ziploc food storage container excludes 12 ct variety pack 10% off wyb BOTH exp 06/02/13
Greeting cards $1off3 exp 05/25/13
Hidden Valley dressings 8-oz. or larger $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Hormel Always Tender Pork Loin Filet $1 exp 06/15/13
Hormel Bacon Toppings 4.3 oz $1off2 exp 06/15/13
Hormel Chili .55off2 exp 6/15/13
Hormel Natural Choice Deli Sandwich Meat .50 expn 06/15/13
Hormel Party Tray 28 oz $3 exp 06/15/13
Hormel Pepporoni Packets $1off2 exp 06/15/13
Icy Hot pain relief items $3off2 exp 05/25/13
Jewelry & accessories $5off2 $20 or more exp 05/25/13
Jewelry item Sterling silver or silver plated $5 exp 05/25/13
Juicy Juice $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Kids' apparel items $4off2 exp 05/25/13
Kids' shoe purchase of $20 or more $5 exp 05/25/13
Kiwi shoe care or accessory item 15% off exp 06/02/13
Knorr Homestyle cooking stocks 4-pk $1 exp 06/08/13
Knorr Roasters $1 exp 06/08/13
Knorr sides 3.8-oz. or larger 50¢off2 exp 06/08/13
Lean Cuisine frozen entrees 6 to 10.875oz. $1off3 exp 05/25/13
Lean Pockets or Hot Pockets stuffed sandwich 6.5 to 10oz. $1off3 exp 05/25/13
LifeSavers Candy Wintergreen or Peppermint 75¢ exp 06/08/13
Lloyd’s BBQ Ribs $2 exp 06/15/13
Market Pantry bagged frozen fruit item 40- to 64-oz $1 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry cheese items 5-oz. or larger $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry frozen appetizer $1 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry frozen chicken items $1.50off2 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry frozen dessert item $1.5-qt $1 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry frozen family meals 32- or 80-oz. $2off2 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry fruit snacks $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry juices $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry lunchmeat 7- or 9-oz $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry lunchmeat and cheese $1 wyb BOTH exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry pasta items $1off3 exp 05/25/13
Market Pantry salsas $1off2 exp 05/25/13
Mattel Dice or Card Game $3 exp 05/25/13
Mattel game $5 exp 05/25/13
Maybelline Clean Express makeup remover 4oz. $1 off exp 05/25/13
Mayonnaises Best Food’s or Hellman’s 9-oz. or larger $1off 2 exp 06/08/13
Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend by Matthew Dicks $2 exp 06/02/13
Men's shoe purchase $20off$5 exp 05/25/13
Milk Bone Pup-Peroni or Milos Kitchen dog treats $1off2 exp 06/02/13
Miralax digestive care item $2 exp 05/25/13
Nature's Own bread 75¢ off exp 05/25/13
Nestle - Nesquik chocolate powder 10.9oz. or larger AND Toll House refrigerated cookie dough $1.50 off wyb BOTH exp 05/25/13
Neutrogena ultra gentle 4 oz soothing lotion - 12 oz daily foaming cleanser $1 exp 06/09/13
Nicorette Smoking Cessation $5 exp 07/20/13
Nivea lip butter $1 exp 05/18/13
Optimal Solutions - Protein & vitamin shake mix OR Hair, skin & nails dietary supplement $2 off exp 05/25/13
Ore-Ida Grillers 20 oz FREE wyb Heinz Picnic Pack exp 06/09/13
Oscar Mayer Beef Franks 16 oz .75 exp 05/25/13
Osteo Bi-Flex dietary supplement $3 exp 05/25/13
Pedigree dry dog food 15 lb or larger and Dentastix 2.50 wyb BOTH exp 06/08/13
Photo book 25% off exp 05/25/13
Plum Orgaics Baby Food Pouches $2off10 ep 06/01/13
Purina dry dog food 4 lb or larger $1 exp 06/08/13
Purina ONE dry cat food 3-lb or larger $1 exp 05/19/13
Purina ONE dry dog food 5-lb or larger $1 exp 05/19/13
Quilted Northern bath tissue 12pk. or larger $1 off exp 06/11/13
Red Baron frozen pizzas $1off4 exp 05/25/13
Rubbermaid plastic tote grey or blue $1 exp 06/08/13
Safe Haven - Blu-ray disc, DVD, or Book $2 off exp 05/19/13
Schick Quattro for women Cartridges or Razors $5off 2 exp 05/17/13
Scoop Away cat litter 34 lb $1 exp 06/08/13
Scrubbing Bubbles toilet cleansing gel and Fresh Brush starter kit $3 wyb BOTH exp 06/02/13
Skinny Cow ice cream 4 to 12ct. $1 off exp 05/25/13
Soothe eye lubricant - Ointment or Drops $1 off exp 05/25/13
Sporting Goods Aerobed or Coleman or Stearns 10% exp 06/09/13
Temptations cat treats 6.3 oz $1.50off2 exp 06/08/13
Tidy Cats cat litter $1 exp 06/08/13
up & up aluminum foil 50¢ exp 05/25/13
up & up baby formula powders $1.50off2 23-oz or larger exp 05/25/13
up & up digestive health item $1 exp 05/25/13
up & up eye care item 50¢ exp 05/25/13
up & up laundry detergent $1 exp 05/25/13
up & up nail polish remover 50¢ exp 05/25/13
up & up pain relief items $1off2 exp 05/25/13
up & up paper towels 6-pk or larger $1 exp 05/25/13
up & up shaving cream or gel 50¢ exp 05/25/13
up & up trash bags $1 off exp 05/25/13
Weight Watchers or Smart Ones Frozen or Yoplait Greek or Light Yogurt 20% exp 06/01/13
Wish-Bone salad dressings 75¢off 2 exp 06/08/13
Women's Merona shoes $5 exp 05/25/13
Women's sandals $2 exp 05/25/13
Zantac heartburn relief 24ct. or larger $1 off exp 05/25/13
Zegerid OTC heartburn relief 14 or 42ct. $2 off exp 05/25/13

INSERT COUPONS found in select newspapers and magazines

MOBILE COUPONS learn more / sign up [target.com]

CURRENT COUPONS exp


OTHER COUPONS

BABY TQ MAILER, all expires x03/23/13

PHARMACY MAILER, exp 4/30/13

HT for $2/2 laundry care in the women's active wear dept. on C9 shirts and $1 C9 MQ peelies on men and boys briefs

$3/3 Target insert Q. Combine with upcoming $3/3 PG coupon, makes it more free 34-ct bounce sheets

CATs REPORTED PRINTING AT REGISTER:
$1/2 Trident gum (no size restrictions)
$1/2 Belvita Breakfast biscuits
$1/1 Suave skin care lotion wyb Suave hair care item
$1/1 Bertolli frozen meal
$1/1 30-oz.+ Hellmann’s or Best Foods mayo item
All expire 4/22/13

$10 off $75
$5 off $25 apparel or accessory
$3 off $15 beauty
$5 off $30 Threshold

ONLINE (TARGET.COM) DISCOUNT CODES
Note: Target does not allow stacking of discounts online. (See above list of Target printable coupons for online codes too.)

RED CARD EXCLUSIVE (log in to account online to print)
(exp 4/13/13)
20% off 1 Barbie toy item TGTZ54AW
20% off 1 Thomas & Friends toy item TGTHMPNH

List of current Target.com [target.com] promotions

10% off your order with AAA membership. use AAA website as shopping portal.

MORE SD COUPON RESOURCES

2012 Coupon Inserts Schedule
2013 Coupon Inserts Schedule
Alphabetical List of Unexpired Newspaper Insert Coupon Thread
List of Each Coupon Insert's Oldest Expiration Date
Printable Manufacturer Coupon Thread
Sources for more coupons, including printable coupon websites and clipping services
Official Trading Thread
Drugstore and Grocery store Coupons Only Trading Thread

New to couponing? Please read hawaiiandawn's thread - New Q Shoppers, Don't be Scared! You Can Do This!!

Wiki #4: FAQ's and Other Misc Target Info

Common Abbreviations & Acronyms Throughout the thread, you may find some abbreviations and acronyms that are confusing, as some are very specific to Target. Here are some of the most common you'll see mentioned repeatedly.

• AC = After Coupon(s) (as in, "I used 4 MQs and 3 TQs, so my total AC was $1.23.")
• AF = Archer Farms
• AP = Asset Protection ("Loss Prevention" or LP for many other stores)
• BC = Before Coupon(s) (as in, "My total BC was $56.78.")
• BOGO = Buy One, Get One free
• Blinkie = In store, on aisle coupon dispenser with blinking LED light
• DPCI = DePt - Class - Item. This is Target's way of identifying products (besides the UPC barcode), can be used to search Target website to locate inventory
• GSTL = Guest Services Team Leader (Cashier Supervisor)
• HTH = Hope That Helps
• INF = Item Not Found. Usually refers to an item that has been on clearance and has been salvaged.
• LOD = Leader on Duty [like a Manager on Duty (either the store manager or a store asst. manager)
• MM = Money maker
• MQ = Manufacturer's Coupon
• MP = Market Pantry
• MPP = Multiples Per Page
• OOP = Out of Pocket
• OOS = Out of Stock
• PA = Price Adjustment
• PM (first meaning) = Private Message
• PM (second meaning) = Price Match
• Peelie = Peel away coupon on retail package
• RP = Redplum
• Q = Coupon
• SS = Smart Source
• TL = Team Lead [a level of Target mgmt. (supervisor, department manager)]
• TPC = Temporary Price Cut
• TQ = Target Coupon
• V = Vendor Coupon
• YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary (as in, something may or may not work for you)

Frequently Asked Questions:

How do I contact Target Guest Relations?

• (800) 440-0680
• Guest.Relations@Target.Com
• Questions, Comments and/or Complaints about Target/Super Target and/or Team Members.
• When sending a Team Member compliment and/or complaint, keep in mind that ETL's get share-pay bonuses, while Team Members don't. Stores are responsible for store-controlled things like clean restrooms and sales floors, carts and hand baskets available, response time to the jewelry and electronics counters and Guest call buttons, etc. Also, use a different E-mail/name each time, else after 2-3 complaints they just refer you to the Store Team Leader (STL).

What is Target's Price Match Policy?

Target stores will now match prices of other stores with a physical ad of the competing store, as well as products from the Target.com website. Please refer to their official price match policy at their website for additional details and/or stipulations: Target's Low Price Promise [target.com]

When does Target do their markdowns?

Mark Down Schedule - Please note that the list may not be entirely accurate, as some stores have reportedly made changes to this schedule and other stores may be days (or weeks) behind schedule!

• Monday - Electronics, Kids Clothing and Stationery (Cards, GiftWrap, etc.)
• Tuesday - Domestics, Women's Clothing, Pets and Market (food items)
• Wednesday - Men's Clothing, Toys, Health and Beauty, Lawn & Garden items
• Thursday - House Wares, Lingerie, Shoes, Sporting Goods, Movies, Music, Books, Decor and Luggage
• Friday - Auto, Cosmetics, Hardware, & Jewelry

Is there a different markdown schedule for the holidays?

Holiday Clearance Schedule Please note that with the last few holidays, stores are not as rigid with this schedule and can be a day or two ahead or behind. Bagged holiday candy is slower to be marked down than other holiday merchandise.

• 50% off day after holiday for three days
• 75% off fourth day after holiday for three days
• 90% off seventh day after holiday for 1-2 days.

Why are some items tagged "as is" instead of clearance?

They are items that were received in to the store but are not stocked in that particular store. It happens occasionally.

What's the "inside scoop" on Target's pricing policies?

Quote from LongTimeLurker7 : A few things about Target and their pricing policy: First, Target is split into 2 sections. Hardlines and Softlines. Softlines: All clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, and infant items Hardlines: Everything else Softlines have set days for mark-downs. Hardlines do not. At my store, the softline schedule is: Monday - Boys, Girls, and Infants (the non-clothes infants (aka infant gondolas) may or may not go down on this day, a majority of the items will, but can go down on different days). Tuesday - Ready To Wear (aka Womens, Juniors, and Plus) Wednesday - Mens Thursday - Lingerie, Hosiery, Women's Active Wear, and Shoes Friday - Jewelry, Purses, Accessories The way pricing works (this will explain how Hardlines is marked down): The pricing team prints out the labels for the day, these are small price increases and "Price Cuts" (not to be confused with "Temporary Price Cuts" which have an end date). Then, the pricing team goes to the pricing section of the PDA, and does "todays load". It gives them a section, aisle, and location of the mark-down. If it is a price cut, the PDA will tell them to scan the label, if it is going on mark-down, it will tell them to scan the item to "activate". It is normal to have a 1,000 price changes in a day for the pricing team to do (which is usually 2-3 people). Many of these price changes you won't ever notice. For example, one time I had to mark nail polish up a penny. That is 20+ labels to scan and put up. I'm pretty sure it cost more for the pricing teams salary than they would make on the item. There are 3 categories of clearance. First, Further, and Final. First is usually 30%, except HBA (Health & Beauty Aids) and sometimes Grocery, which can start at 15%. Further, is 50% (and 30% for those that started at 15%). Final is 75%. Mark downs are usually 2 weeks between markdowns, but may go faster toward the end. It is general guideline, not a rule. All mark-downs come from corporate, and the store has no control over when an item is marked down or up. The only exceptions are "Additional Markdowns" (see below) and "Repackage" items. But even those items, the PDA gives the price, we just print out the label. After 75%, most items are salvaged, though certain items can be salvaged sooner, usually higher end products, such as Dyson and Flip cameras. When an items is salvaged, it is marked out of the system, and taken to Receiving, put in a Salvage box, which the Receiving clerk checks against the salvage report, and most times is sent to GoodWill or a Reverse Logistics company that pays pennies on the pound for the salvaged items. The Pricing Team Lead may decide to take an "Additional Mark-Down" on some items that were supposed to go salvage. For instance, if there is a lot of an item because it missed mark-down, was mis-stocked, or in the backroom, an additional may be done. An additional will most times be 85%, unless the item was salvaged at 50%, the additional would be 75%. An Additional Mark-Down requires the approval of the Pricing Team Lead or an LOD, or in some instances, both, so not "any" employee can do it for you. There is also two kinds of Clearance. Ticketed and Non-Ticketed. Non-Ticketed is clearance that is usually seasonal, and follows an approximately 10-day markdown schedule. Non-ticketed is obviously not ticketed, and will have Red with White Lettering signs that state "mark-down taken at register". Non-ticketed will start at 30%, 50%, 75%, then 90%. Non-ticketed is also done in the computer, so it will be active within a few hours of opening. Ticketed- obviously has red & white stickers on them, and will have (if any) signs up that are White w/ Red Lettering that states "prices as marked". Ticketed items are marked down throughout the day. *These signs may be put up in front of the wrong things, the Pricing Team may have new people or people helping that do not know the difference. Hardlines clearance does follow a little of a schedule, but it is not absolute. A majority of Electronics will get marked down on Mondays, HBA on Fridays, ect.. There is a schedule in the Wiki that is pretty close, but Hardlines items can go at any time. The days/schedule is usually when the clearance endcaps are scanned and further and final markdowns are done. There is not a set day the pricing team has for this, it is determined that day if an endcap in a certain area is required to be scanned or not. As for items not marked or found for salvage. At the end of each Pricing Day the un-found items that are still in the PDA are "activated". That is why you may find an item that is not marked, but scans the clearance price, or a clearance item that scans at a lower price than ticketed. Even if 1 item is found, but there are 2 other in the wrong place, once that first one is scanned, it activates that price for the rest of the items with that DPCI. Some other things that may help you with shopping with Target. Have you ever wondered what the location (example) A35(1)3-5-5 means? A - the section of the store 35 - the aisle (1) - the start of the location 3 - the section of gondola in the aisle 5 - how many shelves up from the floor it is 5 - the spaces over that the item is Section of the store- pretty self-explanatory Most aisles will have a letter and a number at the start and end of the aisle. The aisle - Starts with 1 toward the front of the store in each section, and goes on. The start of the location, let's take the eye car aisle, for example. The first section of this aisle is pegs with glasses hanging on it. The next 3 gondolas are shelves 5 rows high with contact solution and eye drops. The next 2 gondolas are only 4 shelves high with diabetes health care. For each new kind of gondola, the section numbers will start at 1 again. So the glasses will be on A6(1), the contact solution and eye drops would start at A6(2), and the Diabetes care would be A6(2). This helps understand the next numbers. Other location numbers are (0) - which means it's an endcap, and (99) - which means it's a sidecap. For endcaps, the Odd number is on the main aisle, and the Even number is the "back" endcap (where the clearance endcaps are). A co-worker once told me "It's odd that the even are on the back", a little mnemonics device to help me remember. The section of the gondola in the aisle. There are usually 6 gondolas in an aisle. You can see the separation of the shelves going down the aisle. The numbers start at 1 from the main aisle. So, A may start at 1 and go <-- and B will start at 1 and go --> The number of shelves up from the bottom. If the item is hanging, it may have a P1, P2, P3, ect.. or an F1, F2, F3, ect.. Otherwise, it is the standard 1, 2, 3, 4, ect.. The spaces an item is over on that gondola. If you look at the label picture below, you will see this (from the top-down) Description Price DPCI (DePt Class Item) Location (the shelf label will only include the last three location numbers, it assumes you already know which aisle you are in). The number next to the location is how many items will be facing. In the example: *01 means that it will have 1 row, and the * means it has multiple locations at the time the shelf label was made. The * could mean that it is simply below and above (like printer paper is) or it could be on an endcap, or in this case, the front of the store. The number under that is the last of the UPC. Most times they will match up, but sometimes they do, because the manufacturer may have made a different UPC for a bonus pack, new packaging, ect.. but Target still keeps the same DPCI.

How can I check inventory before heading to the store?

To check inventory online input the DPCI in the form of xxx-xx-xxxx in the "Search" portion of the Target website. You will then be able to click on "Find In Store" to see the list of available stores.

or replace the xxxxxxxx's w/ the online item # number found on the item webpage above the dpci in *other info*.
http://m.target.com/fiats/t-xxxxxxxx (8 #'s)

How do I know an item is out of stock?

If an item is out of stock (OOS) on both the shelf and the backroom and needs to be ordered from the warehouse, there will be a small gray dot sticker on the shelf price tag of the item. If there is no gray dot on the shelf price tag, enter the DCPI number into an updated price check scanner to check back room stock of the item. If your store has the old style of scanners, ask a team member to check the stock of the item for you.

Does Target give out rainchecks?

If an item you want is out of stock, there should be a little tear off pad with rainchecks on the shelf. You tear one off and take it to the cashier/CS, tell them the quantity you want, and they will print a raincheck. Please note: current rainchecks do not have a barcode and when you go to use a raincheck, the cashier has to manually type it in rather than scanning a barcode.

If the cashier does not know how to process a raincheck, gently guide them through the process below:
Key 9801 + DPCI

What does DPCI stand for?

DPCI stands for DePartment, Class, Item. it's Target's proprietary SKU # system for inventory control. the format is xxx xx xxxx and can be found on the shelf tag, on the price scanner when you scan a bar code and on the left side of your receipt.

What is Target's Coupon Acceptance Policy?

Official Target Coupon Policy [target.com]

Quote : Dear Target Guest, Thanks for asking again about using coupons at Target. Coupons are a great way to save even more when shopping at Target, and we make it easy to use them at our stores. But because of the variety of coupons available to our guests, we do have some guidelines for how coupons can be redeemed at Target: We accept two kinds of coupons: Target-issued coupons and manufacturer-issued coupons. We'll accept one Target coupon and one manufacturer coupon for the same item, unless either coupon prohibits it. We can't give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item; in that case, we'll adjust the value of the coupon to equal the price of the item. We can't accept coupons from other retailers, or coupons for products not carried in our stores. All valid coupons should be presented to the cashier at the time of sale. In addition, Target empowers the store to limit the number of items a guest buys with coupons. We reserve the right to limit purchases to reasonable family-size quantities. Have questions or want more information about using coupons at Target? Check with a Guest Services Team Leader at your local store. You can also give us a call at (800) 440-0680, or visit us on Target.com. Either way, we're here to help! Thanks for shopping with us. We'll see you again soon at Target. Sincerely, Larry Target Guest Relations

Quote : Dear Target Guest, Thanks for writing back regarding our coupon acceptance at Target. When a coupon states one per purchase, and you have more than one, you can use one coupon per item, as each item is considered a purchase and not a transaction. We always welcome your questions, so if we can assist you in the future, please contact our Target Guest Relations team at (800) 440-0680. You can also speak with a team member at the Guest Services Desk at your local Target store, or visit us on Target.com. Either way, we're here to help! Thanks for shopping with us. I hope we'll see you again soon at Target. Sincerely, Julie Target Guest Relations

Is there any specific order that I should hand over my coupons in?

Quote from dpags : Target Coupon for $x/$xx purchase Then all manufacturer coupons: B2G1 first BOGOs next Highest value coupons in descending order ie: $5, $4, $3, $2, etc Then remaining Target Coupons with GC generating coupons last.

Why do my coupons beep *item not found (INF)* at Target?

item not found = computer cannot do a match because:

• coupons coded x xxxxx xxx00 x beep at all stores
• coupons coded x xxxxx xxx01 x beep at target, but not at kmart
• short barcode x xxxxxx x
• mfr code is off by a zero
  ex: aveeno q mfr: 5 08137 xxxxx x, product mfr code: 8137 xxxxxx x. also clean and clear.
• family code doesn't match ex.most nexxus products

Does Target do Missed Coupons?

Quote from pharmstudent01 : There's no one answer as to the time frame a missed coupon can be taken off receipt... It depends on the store and the person at customer service. Some stores say till the end of the day. Some stores say 3 days. Some say 1 week. And some say until receipt is valid (90-days) Some don't care (so that would also mean 90-days).

Does Target adjust coupon values?

Target's policy is that they can't give cash back if the face value of a coupon is greater than the purchase value of the item; in that case, they'll adjust the value of the coupon to equal the price of the item. Some cashiers may not catch "overage" if a coupon scans properly; however, as with all things Target, this is YMMV. As the policy states that Target will not give cash back, just accept "FREE after coupon" and move on to the next deal . It is best to always keep a copy of the Target Coupon Policy with you at all times, just in case.

If a cashier does not know how to manually process a coupon, gently guide them through the steps below:

1. Select Coupons/Discounts (K4).
2. Select Coupons.
3. Select Manufacturer or Store coupon.
4. Key the adjusted coupon value and press Enter.

What are Target mobile coupons?

Quote from teenbean : Target Mobile Coupons Sign up here [target.com] You will then receive texts from Target supplying you a link to go to on your phone. You will need internet on your phone to use that link. Just show the barcode to your cashier and they just need to scan it. Coupon is unique per phone# and can only be used once per item. Don't have internet on your phone? That's fine- sign up any way and then on your computer go here [target.com]. Enter your phone number and print out the barcode.

Can I access the Target mobile coupons on a computer instead?

Quote from MasterCPT : I don't know if this will help anyone. But for the Target Cell Phone coupons to access on computer without first clicking link in phone try this. (This is if you already accepted the text message but do not have data on your phone) Your text message link should be in the form http://target.mobi/c?p=XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXX Use the link below filling in the missing info. http://d2c.bc5.mobi/cb/wp.jsp?p=XXXXXXX-XXXXXXX-XXXXX&e=target/c

Quote from Nikayla : When that does not work you can always just type the whole long link exactly like they sent to your phone and it will bring up your coupon page. Doing it that way has always worked for me.

What are some good tips for a successful coupon trip to Target?

Quote from whatalotofstuff : Here's an important couple of tips.. 1) Target puts out their own coupons on their website. You can combine Target coupons and use them with manufacturer's coupons. So if you have a Target coupon for Heinz Ketchup for $1.00, and a manufacturer's coupon for Heinz Ketchup for $1.00 - you are allowed to use them both together and get $2.00 off your ketchup purchase. So check Target's website, I think they put up new coupons every other weekend. 2) You can also find Target coupons in the newspaper. If they aren't in your newspaper, check e*bay and coupon clipper sites - do a search for "Target coupons" and see what comes up. You can also combine these with manufacturer's coupons. Right now there are Target insert/newspaper coupons for $2.00 off Kotex items and there are manufacturer's coupons for $1.00 or $.50 off Kotex items. This makes some of the Kotex items FREE. 3) Check your coupons and make sure that they don't say "excludes trial items" on them. If they don't, you should be able to use them on trial items, potentially getting them FREE. (This varies from store to store, some stores will refuse you.) Not long ago, there were $1.00 Tide detergent coupons, and you could use them on the Tide trial sizes which were $1.00 = FREE Tide. 4) Keep your eyes open for coupons in the actual store. Sometimes Target will have tearpads, peelies, hangtags, etc, that are Target coupons. Again, you can combine them with your manufacturer coupons. Right now there are $1.00 Target Ziplock coupons attached to some Ziplock items in the store + $1.00 Ziplock manufacterer coupons = some pretty cheap darn Ziplock stuff.. 5) Watch the Target ads for gift card deals. These are AWESOME. Combined with coupons, sometimes Target will pay YOU to take items off their hands. The last major one I remember was the Venus or Fusion razors.. it was buy two, get a $5 or $10 gift card, I can't remember which. And there were $4 coupons available to use on the razors. Buy two razors, use two $4 coupons and get handed a gift card back.. good deal. There's also a Sobe gift card deal coming up, making the Sobe free using coupons. 6) Keep your eyes open for coupons that say "buy x product, get y product free." Then combine those with other coupons. Example: I had coupons for $1.00 off Chinet plates. I also had coupons for FREE Heinz ketchup when you buy Chinet plates. I ALSO had $3 off $15 partyware purchase Target coupon. Combine all those, and I now live in a Chinet fort and take baths in ketchup. My skin has never looked so smooth (and tomatoey) and my utility bills have never been so high. (I'm kidding, I'm kidding.. ) Hope that helps out a little bit. We were all new once. Feel free to PM someone when you have a question about something they post here.. if they don't answer, at least you tried, right? And a bunch of people will answer.

What happens to Target salvage and food?

A- Our Merchandise Salvage program sends unsold product to organizations for resale: although we maintain a business relationship with both nonprofit and for-profit partners, more than 900 of our stores enjoy partnerships with Goodwill Industries affiliates, which provides services like job training along with low-cost goods.
2009 Corporate Responsibility Report, p.30
https://corporate.target.com/_ui/...report.pdf

(this section of the corporate responsibility report has constantly shrunk in wording from 2004 to non-existent in the current 2011 report. however, the wording in the 2004, 2007 and 2009 reports was essentially the same, therefore i do not believe there have been any major changes to the merchandise salvage program. there may be some language on the subject in the current annual report. -slowtech 1/11/13)

Target sells to salvage companies such as-
http://westcoastsurplus.com/target-stores/

B- Food Donations

Since 2001, we've partnered with Feeding America in its fight to end hunger in the United States. We donate millions of pounds of food each year, providing millions of meals to families in need. We've also teamed up with Feeding America to launch Meals For Minds, a program to provide kids from lower-income communities with access to foods they need to learn and grow right in their own schools.
https://corporate.target.com/corp.../community

*A company-wide program of food donation has been undertaken to reduce food waste and donate this food to people in need. Target donated over 1,328,000 pounds of food through the Second Harvest Food Network in 2004, diverting it from the waste stream.*
http://www.epa.gov/Region7/p2/2004p2awards.htm

*Food Donation Policy

Target identifies certain perishable and non-perishable food items that do not meet our
merchandising standards, but are still edible. These items are donated to a Feeding America Food Bank. This policy applies to price change salvage product and defective/damaged red label product. It does not apply to vendor serviced product.

View a list of approved Food Donations.

Due to FDA regulations Target does not salvage food. This includes food from all categories: red label damaged/returned, price change seasonal salvage and price change clearance salvage.*
see the complete pdf including policy and procedure here-
http://agencies.2harvest.org/retail_store_pickup/downloads/target_donations.pdf

C-
*Merchandise Donation List
Use this as a guide for donation or red label customer return or in store damage items.
Do not donate product that has been recalled.

Approved Donation Items
Household Cleaning Products
Laundry Products
Paper Products
Health and Beauty Products*
see complete list here-
http://agencies.2harvest.org/retail_store_pickup/downloads/merchandise_donation_list.pdf

2013 Reference Dates
Xmas 90% off- 1/3, 1/4, 1/5, 1/6
Xmas INF- All stores 1/10

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