Target Unveils Black Friday Plans, Will Open On Thanksgiving

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (WCCO) -- As the last few discounted bags of Halloween candy are still being scanned in Target's checkout lanes, the retailer has unveiled its plans for holiday shopping.

Target has released its plans for Black Friday and beyond. In contrast to the retailers who have announced their plans to remain closed on Thanksgiving, Target stores will open at 5 p.m. that Thursday and stay open until 1 a.m., and then open up again at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.

In addition to divulging details from its Black Friday ad, Target also announced new mobile technology intended to let guests "skip the line," checking out with a Target employee from anywhere in the store.

Target's plans also include daily deals on kids' items in the November days leading up to Thanksgiving, and weekend deals starting Nov. 10.

"We know many of our guests look forward to our Black Friday deals every year, and today, they can start shopping and save big on some of the hottest items of the season," Mark Tritton, Target's executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, said. "Combined with the unmatched easy ways to shop with us -- including new mobile technology that allows guests to skip the line for an even more convenient checkout -- we're confident guests will save time and money, and experience the joy of the season by choosing Target."

Here are some of the highlights Target shared from their Black Friday ad:

• Electronics, Entertainment, Toys and Baby
  • More than 15 TVs under $300 and the lowest price ever on an Element 55" Smart UHD TV, $199.99, giving guests $180 in savings (Reg. $379.99).
  • Lowest price of the season on top-selling video games such as Madden 19, Destiny 2, NBA 2K19 and FIFA 19, $29.99 (Reg. $59.99). 
  • Lowest price of the season on Xbox One S 1TB console with wireless controller and digital downloadable game, $199.99, plus $20 Target GiftCard, giving guests $120 in savings (Reg. $299.99).
  • 50 percent off select games and puzzles.
  • Guest-favorite, giant 3-foot plush bear or dog, in stores only, $10.
  • VTech digital video baby monitor, $69.99, giving guests $70 in savings (Reg. $139.99).
     
• Home, Apparel and Beauty
  • Popular items including the lowest price ever on the Instant Pot 7-in-1 Duo 6-qt. pressure cooker, $69.95, plus guests receive a $10 Target GiftCard (Reg. $99.95) and Target-exclusive, Keurig K-Mini single-serve coffee maker, $49.99, nearly 40 percent off (Reg. $79.99).
  • Great deals for the entire family, like tees starting at $3, sleepwear at $5 and sweaters at $10. 
  • Grab-and-go gifts, including women's gloves for $1 and cozy socks for $5.
  • Buy-one-get-one 50 percent off on hundreds of beauty, cosmetic and personal care gift sets.