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Target will soon stop accepting personal checks from customers
Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment from customers, citing changing financial habits.
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Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment from customers, citing changing financial habits.
Prices for vitamins, tampons, facial cleanser, lotion, box fans and chips have also been lowered, the company said.
KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd spoke to an expert to see whether these big discounts are a smart move for the major retailers.
Target joins other retailers and other major businesses moving to slash prices as inflation-weary consumers grow thriftier.
While they are convenient and can save retailers money, self-checkout lines can also enable more theft.
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Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
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Organized retail crime is impacting Target and other retailers, and shoppers can be in "harm's way," CEO Brian Cornell said.
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Made in China, the product sold for $40 at stores nationwide and online from December 2018 through September 2022.
Retailer's profits plunge after it slashes prices to clear unwanted inventories of clothing, home goods and other items.
The store may turn into a one-stop shop for residents of the area.
KDKA's Bryant Reed went inside the new Target location in Downtown Pittsburgh to show shoppers what's in store for the future.
Next month will be the grand opening.
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A man accused of taking pictures of girls in Target is facing multiple charges after police say they found child porn on his phone.
Police say two men were arrested after someone called 911 and reported seeing two men with guns near the Target in East Liberty.
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Two men are facing charges after a toddler and woman were shot through the door of a home in Greene County.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
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Two men are facing charges after a toddler and woman were shot through the door of a home in Greene County.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
More than two dozen dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions at a home in Ohio, an animal shelter says.
A Pittsburgher is going to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
In-state, undergraduate students will not see an increase in tuition for the seventh straight year.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
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Hundreds of local people are preparing for the 412's largest outdoor volleyball tournament. Kaite was live outside of the PTL studios this morning to test our her skills and learn more about the tournament.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
In the aftermath of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, medics, doctors, and nurses jumped into action to treat the wounded.
A Baldwin resident has been hospitalized with Allegheny County's first human case of West Nile virus this year.
Rite Aid, which has already closed hundreds of stores, is shutting more locations in Michigan and Ohio.
Whooping cough is making a post-pandemic comeback in Allegheny County and around Pennsylvania.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
A Pittsburgher is going to the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
It wasn't just Pirates rookie Paul Skenes tossing heat at the 94th Midsummer Classic.
The board of directors is expected to discuss changes to its competitive balance rule.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had a strong showing in his MLB All-Star Game debut.
A lifelong Pittsburgher has been named the new general manager of Kennywood.
The multi-year partnership begins this season.
KDKA-TV talked exclusively with Takahiro Mori, vice chairman of Nippon Steel and the head of its global operations, about the proposed deal.
The popular Pittsburgh spot was praised for its pepperoni size and its unique crust.
The health department issued a consumer alert for Coraopolis Cash Market,
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"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
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