Target tackles Canadian woes

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Target has announced a series of initiatives to improve its struggling Canadian business, Retailing Today reports. In addition to a comprehensive operational review, the measures include a new price-match policy and an exclusive long-term partnership with celebrity designer Sarah Richardson, whose home décor line will launch in the fall of next year. price matching for any local competitor’s flyer or weekly ad (print or online), as well as for select online retailers, including Amazon.ca, Walmart.ca, Bestbuy.ca, Toysrus.ca, Babiesrus.ca, CanadianTire.ca, Futureshop.ca and Sears.ca. The retailer will accept electronic as well as paper flyers and guests can complete price-matching at the register without the need to visit guest services.