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End of an era: Best Buy stops selling CDs
End of an era: Best Buy stops selling CDs
As sales of physical audio records have plummeted over the past decade, Best Buy did draw up its its conclusions and decided to stop selling CDs altogether in 2018. 03 Feb 2018 - 9 comments
Target will settle with MasterCard for $19 million following 2013 security breach
Target will settle with MasterCard for $19 million following 2013 security breach
Target has said today that it will pay $19 million to financial institutions that used MasterCard-branded cards that were compromised in the huge 2013 security breach in which over 40 million card numbers were stolen from the retailer. 17 Apr 2015 - 2 comments
Target's data breach cost the company $162 million
Target's data breach cost the company $162 million
In 2013, Target had a massive data breach in which 70 million customers had their credit and debit card information stolen. 27 Feb 2015 - 2 comments
Deal: Wii U, Super Mario 3D World & Nintendoland for $250 at Target
Deal: Wii U, Super Mario 3D World & Nintendoland for $250 at Target
For a limited time, you can pick up a Wii U console with Super Mario 3D World and Nintendoland for a total cost of $250. 15 Dec 2014
Banks will be allowed to sue retailers that are negligent with their data security
Banks will be allowed to sue retailers that are negligent with their data security
Thanks to a early court ruling, the banks can now move forward with lawsuits against retailers that have been negligent with their security. 07 Dec 2014 - 8 comments
Russian teen was author of malware behind Target, Neiman Marcus, other attacks
Russian teen was author of malware behind Target, Neiman Marcus, other attacks
According to security firm IntelCrawler, a Russian teenager was the author of the malware that was used in attacks on Target, Neiman Marcus and other retailers 20 Jan 2014 - 8 comments
Cyber attacks hit three more U.S. retailers during the holidays
Cyber attacks hit three more U.S. retailers during the holidays
According to a report, three more well-known U.S. retailers suffered cyber attacks and data breaches over the holidays. 13 Jan 2014
U.S. states probe Target data breach
U.S. states probe Target data breach
A nationwide probe has been launched in the United States involving more than 30 states, examining the data breach that affected tens of millions of Target customers. 12 Jan 2014
Target breach affected up to 70 million guests
Target breach affected up to 70 million guests
Target has revealed that guest visitors to its service were also affected by the previously disclosed security breaches. 12 Jan 2014
Target hit by massive data breach, millions of credit card details involved
Target hit by massive data breach, millions of credit card details involved
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed that it is investigating a massive data breach at major retailer Target that could involve millions of shopper's credit card information. 19 Dec 2013 - 5 comments
Oops! Target admits shipping Xbox One consoles accidentally
Oops! Target admits shipping Xbox One consoles accidentally
Target has admitted that one of its distribution centers shipped Xbox One consoles to a small number of customers ahead of the its November 22 launch. 10 Nov 2013 - 1 comment
Target offering $200 credit for any iPad until November 9
Target offering $200 credit for any iPad until November 9
Target is offering $200 in store credit in exchange for working, undamaged iPads - including the first generation iPad. 05 Nov 2013
Target to dump Amazon's Kindle devices
Target to dump Amazon's Kindle devices
Target Corp has announced that it will stop selling Amazon's Kindle devices and accessories for them. 03 May 2012 - 1 comment
Target to experiment with larger selection of Apple products
Target to experiment with larger selection of Apple products
Apple products will be getting a higher profile in 25 Target stores as part of a plan to overhaul the chain's image. 13 Jan 2012 - 8 comments
Rumor: Apple to open stores in Target locations
Rumor: Apple to open stores in Target locations
According to sources, Apple will open stores within Target locations around the U.S. By doing so, Apple can cheaply expand into smaller metro areas. ...... 09 Jan 2012 - 7 comments
Target getting iPad 2 on launch day
Target getting iPad 2 on launch day
Target has confirmed today that it will begin selling the upcoming Apple iPad 2 on launch day, March 11th, at 5pm. Says the large retailer (via PCM): ...... 07 Mar 2011 - 3 comments
     

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