Target To Lower Prices On 3,000 Items

The cuts will start in March and continue throughout spring on products including apparel, pantry goods and more.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 3:36am

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Target announced it plans to lower prices on over 3,000 items, with most reductions being 5-20 percent. The price cuts will start in March and continue throughout the spring on products including women's and children's apparel, bedding, shoes, baby items, pantry goods and more.

Why it matters

The move comes as consumer prices have soared about 25 percent over the past five years, although the pace of inflation has cooled. Target is looking to make it easier for customers to get the fresh style and value they love amid economic pressures.

The details

The price cuts will start in March and continue throughout the spring on products including women's and children's apparel, bedding, shoes, baby items, pantry goods and more. Most of the reductions will be 5-20 percent in cost. Target recently reported another quarter of declining sales and profits, but it also delivered a solid annual profit outlook and has said it believes net sales will grow every quarter this year.

  • The price cuts will start in March 2026.
  • The price cuts will continue throughout the spring of 2026.

The players

Target

An American retail corporation that provides general merchandise and grocery items.

Cara Sylvester

The executive vice president and chief merchandising officer of Target.

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What they’re saying

“Busy families are thinking about value as they begin to update their homes and wardrobes for spring. We're committed to making it easier than ever for guests to have the fresh style and incredible value they love, with lower prices on the items we know they want.”

— Cara Sylvester, Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer of Target (Target)

What’s next

Target plans to open 30 new stores and remodel 130 of its existing stores in 2026 as part of its capital investment plans.

The takeaway

Target's decision to lower prices on thousands of items demonstrates its commitment to providing value and affordability to customers amid ongoing economic pressures. The move could help the retailer regain its footing and grow sales in the face of declining profits.