Target Circle Week returns with big savings & corporate competition

July event promises deep discounts, but is it a good deal?

Target Circle Week is back and promising even bigger deals than its first-ever event in April. The retail giant has branded the week of sales (July 7-13) as its "biggest sale of the season," with savings on summer and back-to-school essentials.

"Target Circle is the best way for guests to save time and money every time they shop. We believe saving should be simple and shopping should be fun, and our new Target Circle delivers just that with flexible options and a range of benefits to meet every shopper's need." - Cara Sylvester, Executive Vice President and Chief Guest Experience Officer, Target.

The event comes just ahead of Amazon Prime Day (July 16-17) and Walmart's "Walmart Deals" promotion, showing an industry trend of mid-year sales battles.

Target Circle Week Deals:

• Up to 50% off select toys (Lego, Monster Jam, LOL Surprise!)
• Up to 40% off kitchen/floorcare (Keurig, KitchenAid, Dyson, etc.)
• 30% off tees, tanks, dresses, bedding, bath, select backpacks, and kids' school uniforms
• 20% off select skincare/sunscreen/fragrances (CeraVe, La Roche Posay, etc.)
• BOGO 50% off ice cream, juices, coffee, berries, and more
• Spend $50 on home care, get $15 Target GiftCard; Spend $40 at Ulta Beauty, get $10 gift card
• Target Circle 360 subscription: $49 first year (normally $99) for unlimited same-day delivery with Shipt

The fine print:

• Sign up for Target Circle for free online or via the Target app.
• Use the Target app to discover new daily deals during the event.

The bottom line:

While Target promises big savings, it's worth comparing prices and reading the fine print. Are the deals as good as they seem? And with similar events from Amazon and Walmart, consumers have options to hunt for the best bargains. It pays to be a savvy shopper.

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