MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2009--
Target.com today announced it is offering pre-orders of this season’s
most anticipated books at $8.99, matching recent Wal-Mart.com and
Amazon.com price cuts. In addition, the discounted pre-order books will
qualify for free site-to-home shipping.
“Target.com is committed to providing outstanding value for our guests,”
said Steve Eastman, President, Target.com. “By offering new releases by
favorite authors at competitive prices, we’re able to make the shopping
experience easier and more affordable for our guests.”
The $8.99 price applies to pre-orders on Target.com of select books,
including:
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“Breathless” by Dean Koontz
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“Ford County” by John Grisham
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“I, Alex Cross” by James Patterson
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“Ice” by Linda Howard
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“Kindred in Death” by J.D. Robb
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“Pirate Latitudes” by Michael Crichton
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“Under the Dome” by Stephen King
About Target
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) serves guests at 1,743
stores nationwide and at Target.com, a fully integrated online business.
In addition, the company operates a credit card segment that offers
branded proprietary and Visa credit card products. Target is committed
to providing a fun and convenient shopping experience with access to
unique and highly differentiated products at affordable prices. Since
1946, the corporation has given 5 percent of its income through
community grants and programs like Take Charge of Education. Today, that
giving equals more than $3 million a week. Target Corporation news
releases are available at www.target.com.
Source: Target Corporation
Target Corporation
Target Communications, 612-696-3400
