Target, a general-merchandise retailer, sells home goods, clothing for women, men and kids, baby and pet supplies, grocery, household essentials, toys, beauty and electronics, online and in its stores.
Its free-shipping line is $35, measured after discounts and before tax, so a promotion can quietly drop an order back under it.
Target's homepage highlights a wide mix of brands. Recent arrivals included new Cat & Jack styles, KBB by KAHLANA outfits, Dossier body perfumes modeled on luxury scents and Beats headphones, and Apple devices have their own department. A Health & Wellness section carries protein powders, supplements and over-the-counter products.
Seasonal and cultural collections rotate through the year, such as Halloween, a Día de Muertos collection, a Latino Heritage Month collection built around Latino-owned brands, and a holiday shop. The membership side has three parts: Target Circle, the Target Circle Card and Target Circle 360. The site also hosts a registry and wish list, a weekly ad, a store finder and an Ask Target help feature.
Past Target sales
3-day Halloween sale (decor, candy, Apple devices, LEGO and more)Usually: early October 2026, 3 days, ending SaturdayAnnounced on
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When shoppers look for Target coupons
Target coupon searches peak in December, about 2.1× a typical month, and dip lowest in February.
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Does Target offer free shipping?
Yes. Orders of $35 or more after discounts, before tax, ship free to the contiguous US and APO/FPO addresses, or with a Target Circle Card.
How long does Target shipping take?
Free 2-day shipping covers eligible items on $35+ orders, with Target Circle 360 or with a Circle Card, depending on item location and ZIP.
What is Target's return policy?
The standard window is 90 days from delivery or pickup, free in store, by Drive Up or by mail; electronics and limited-time collections have their own windows.
Does Target price match?
Target offers a Price Match guarantee, with its eligibility terms on Target's own help pages.
What payment methods does Target accept?
American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, PayPal, Affirm, Target GiftCard, the Target Circle Card and SNAP EBT.
More about shopping at Target
Can't go back
Gift cards, trading cards, digital downloads and opened breast pumps aren't returnable at Target.
Refund timing
Circle Card refunds take up to 2 days, other credit cards up to 5 days, and mailed returns about 7-10 more business days after receipt.
Target Circle
Circle Card holders and Target Circle 360 members get an extra 30 days on most returns.
Registry
Most registry items can be returned within one year of the event date.
Before counting on a Target promotion, check who sells the item.
Gift-card-with-purchase and buy-one-get-one offers leave out anything sold and shipped by Target Plus third-party partners, and a BOGO discount never comes off tax or shipping.
Target also says prices, promotions and availability can vary by location and on Target.com, so a deal you saw for one store may not show for your order.
Then watch the $35 free-shipping line: it's counted after discounts, and the shipping charge below $35 isn't stated, so a saving that pushes the cart under it can cost you.
If your Target code doesn't work
Exclusions: Gift-card-with-purchase and buy-one-get-one offers exclude items sold and shipped by Target Plus third-party partners; BOGO discounts do not apply to tax or shipping.
New customers only: "Enjoy 10% off Your First Order" is for a first order.
End date: "15% Off Orders" ends Nov 17, 2026; "20% Off Target Orders" ends Nov 17, 2026.
Target Circle links several perks: the Target Circle Card, Target Circle 360 membership and an extra 30 days on most returns for card holders and 360 members.
Seasonal events matter here too: when Target's site was read in early October 2026, a 3-day Halloween sale ending on a Saturday covered decor, candy, Apple devices and LEGO.
Multi-buy deals such as buy 2, get 1 free on books and music run alongside the percentage sales.
Target questions, answered
Does a discount affect Target's free-shipping minimum?
Target counts the $35 minimum after discounts and before tax. An order that falls below $35 once a promotion applies no longer ships free, unless you pay with a Target Circle Card.
Do Target BOGO deals work on Target Plus items?
Buy-one-get-one and gift-card-with-purchase offers exclude items sold and shipped by Target Plus third-party partners. BOGO discounts also don't apply to tax or shipping.
How fast does a Target refund arrive?
Refunds usually go back to the original payment method. Circle Card refunds take up to 2 days, third-party credit cards up to 5 days, and mailed returns add about 7-10 business days after Target receives them.