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Walgreens is cutting prices on 1,300 items, joining Target and other retailers
Prices for vitamins, tampons, facial cleanser, lotion, box fans and chips have also been lowered, the company said.
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Prices for vitamins, tampons, facial cleanser, lotion, box fans and chips have also been lowered, the company said.
KDKA-TV's Alexandra Todd spoke to an expert to see whether these big discounts are a smart move for the major retailers.
Target joins other retailers and other major businesses moving to slash prices as inflation-weary consumers grow thriftier.
While they are convenient and can save retailers money, self-checkout lines can also enable more theft.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
Rise in "organized" retail crime is threatening the safety of employees and customers, according to Target.
The Threshold brand products were sold in a variety of scents like Blue Agave & Cactus, Frosted Holly Berries and Pineapple Sage.
A 33-year-old man is accused of stealing multiple items on the same day from the Cranberry Target.
A news station in Ohio received an email claiming bombs had been planted in several Target locations.
Organized retail crime is impacting Target and other retailers, and shoppers can be in "harm's way," CEO Brian Cornell said.
Target is voluntarily recalling chocolate candies because a nut ingredient is not listed on the packaging.
Made in China, the product sold for $40 at stores nationwide and online from December 2018 through September 2022.
Retailer's profits plunge after it slashes prices to clear unwanted inventories of clothing, home goods and other items.
The store may turn into a one-stop shop for residents of the area.
KDKA's Bryant Reed went inside the new Target location in Downtown Pittsburgh to show shoppers what's in store for the future.
Next month will be the grand opening.
Target announced Monday that it is raising its starting wage for workers in some positions to up to $24.
Target is a step closer to opening a store in downtown Pittsburgh.
A former priest is accused of recording a 13-year-old boy in a bathroom at the Target in East Liberty.
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Target will no longer open its stores on Thanksgiving Day, making permanent a shift to the unofficial start of the holiday season that was suspended during the pandemic.
A man accused of taking pictures of girls in Target is facing multiple charges after police say they found child porn on his phone.
Police say two men were arrested after someone called 911 and reported seeing two men with guns near the Target in East Liberty.
One person was killed and another wounded by gunfire in the parking lot of a department store in eastern Pennsylvania.
On today's show: Wigle Whiskey, GBU Life and Eat'n Park!
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
Today's high temperature will be around 91 degrees.
TSA says the changes are designed to help cut down on lengthy wait times at the security checkpoint.
From Route 910 to Interstate 79 and the Mon-Fayette Expressway, it's going to be a busy construction season.
Airlines are suspending or canceling flights into Houston as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas.
Today's high temperature will be around 91 degrees.
TSA says the changes are designed to help cut down on lengthy wait times at the security checkpoint.
From Route 910 to Interstate 79 and the Mon-Fayette Expressway, it's going to be a busy construction season.
No one was injured in the crash.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
The Washington County Board of Elections is spending tax dollars to fight a lawsuit against them over their decision not to count mail-in votes with errors on the return envelopes.
A poll of Democrats in the city of Pittsburgh suggests that Mayor Ed Gainey may have trouble winning reelection next year.
A poll of Democrats in the city of Pittsburgh suggests that Mayor Ed Gainey may have trouble winning reelection next year. As KDKA-TV's Jon Delano reports, the poll appears to be part of an effort to encourage County Controller Corey O'Connor to take on Gainey in the Democratic primary.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
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Instacart and Giant Eagle will now accept SNAP benefits on orders made via the Instacart app.
Savings can be found by traveling just a short distance out of the area.
Budget coach Brittany Newcomb joined us to share some tips for tackling your next grocery list.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Boaz and Rania are back in the kitchen whipping up a delicious key lime pie!
Hold on to your tails, Pittsburgh! Anthrocon has returned to Pittsburgh to embrace the fabulous fun of the furries. Daisy was at the convention center this morning to get a first look of Anthrocon 2024.
In today's Eye on Health, we're talking about keeping our eyes safe. Dr. Sarah Zambotti, an optometrist with Allegheny Health Network, joined us to talk more about the most common summer-related eye problems among patients.
Columbia Gas wants to abandon service to the Burhan-Crouse Funeral Home.
Leaders in Pittsburgh have taken the first step toward preventing the random Downtown attacks the city has seen on innocent people.
Pittsburgh's public safety director said the system fails to address the underlying problems of homelessness, addiction and mental illness.
A new voicemail scam is hoping to trick you into giving away your personal information.
The story of Mario Ashkar and his employment with the city gets stranger and stranger.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The announcement from the ACHD comes as cases of Pertussis are on the rise nationwide.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
The Fourth of July is two days away, and while fireworks are widely considered patriotic, it causes feelings of panic in some military veterans.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The charming, links style course offers breathtaking views and a challenging layout that will test every club in a players' bag.
Davis Thompson is a PGA Tour winner and it wasn't even close.
The annual summertime contest is set to be held at Texas' Globe Life Field on Tuesday, July 16.
Francisco Lindor hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning against Ardolis Chapman for his third hit of the game, rallying the New York Mets to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Grier became the first Black player to play in the Sugar Bowl, despite protests from the Georgia governor.
Ketchup red is the color of the summer -- at least according to Heinz and Kate Spade.
TSA announced changes are coming to the security checkpoints at Pittsburgh International Airport next month as a record number of people are flying.
Pennsylvania's highest court will decide whether the cash-paying electronic game terminals that are commonplace in convenience stores, bars and elsewhere are unlicensed gambling machines.
Washington County leaders are getting ready for the Pony League World Series, which brings in lots of money for the county.
The city of Pittsburgh has abruptly halted work on the new billion-dollar UPMC Presbyterian hospital tower.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Pittsburgh native Jeff Goldblum is starring as Zeus in a new Netflix series that will be released in August.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
David Highfield and Heather Abraham talk about all the latest goings on and preview what's to come on today's show.
KDKA's John Shumway is here to get you around the detours and delays!
The TSA says the changes are aimed at cutting down on long wait times during busy travel periods.
Get the latest weather forecast from KDKA First Alert Meteorologist Ron Smiley!
The crash happened along Lemington Avenue early Monday morning.
Cranberry Township police asked all residents to shelter in place and lock their doors while they searched for a "suspicious person."
People in the Pittsburgh area are cleaning up after storms rolled through on Wednesday.
To celebrate a company-wide Community Day, KDKA held a food donation drive for the people who need the most help in our area. The Talk Pittsburgh team loaded the donations up and took them over to Jubilee Kitchen. Here's a look!
Residents in Western Pennsylvania are cleaning up after storms rolled through the region on Monday.
Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at the University of Pittsburgh.