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Target will soon stop accepting personal checks from customers
Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment from customers, citing changing financial habits.
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Starting July 15, Target will no longer accept personal checks as payment from customers, citing changing financial habits.
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.
The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
Amber Haefner, a beloved teacher in the Bethel Park School District, has died.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
She's facing more than a thousand felony charges.
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The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
Amber Haefner, a beloved teacher in the Bethel Park School District, has died.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
She's facing more than a thousand felony charges.
Is Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the birthplace of professional football?
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Josh Shapiro has been getting questioned by Pennsylvania and the country about whether he's going to join the Democratic ticket with Kamala Harris.
The FBI's statement came after its director testified that there was still "some question" about what grazed former President Donald Trump's right ear.
The former president called Harris a "happy warrior" and vowed to do all he can to help her defeat former President Donald Trump in November.
Threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.
A sushi restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was hit with a consumer alert after an inspection.
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The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Parents have their eyes on back-to-school shopping but it can get expensive.
A restaurant in Downtown Pittsburgh was ordered to close for the second time this year.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The 2024 Olympic Games kick off today and we have a few local names to look out for!
We're in the middle of summer, but it's never too early for Christmas, right? David and Heather took a crafting lesson with Steel City Craft Emporium's Tom Swartz, and vendor and instructor, Denise Fialkovitch.
Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, put us to work on the show today. We helped him make some sweet treats!
David and Heather met Zac Coughlin, the founder and creator of Zac's Sweet Shop, on today's show.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation aimed at saving pharmacies from going out of business.
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is initiating new patrols Downtown focused on smoke shops and the street activity around them.
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.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
People with special needs or dementia are at a greater risk of wandering away, but now, law enforcement in Washington County can find them in minutes.
Pittsburgh was ranked 17th among the 100 largest cities in the United States.
Patients at a local hospital can choose not to be given opioids before, during and after surgeries.
Dr. Paul Leong, the owner of Sistine Plastic Surgery, joined us to share advice on what daily routines will make a difference for mature skin and how to properly use some common products like retinol.
The fact that Pittsburgh has a shot at getting a WNBA team in the future is getting a lot of reaction around the city.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
Four of the star athletes representing the United States are from the Pittsburgh area.
Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges.
The 2024 Olympics will be in Paris this summer, but the locations for the upcoming Winter Games in 2026 and Summer Games in 2028 have already been chosen. Here's where they'll be.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a big development in East Liberty is still on hold.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
Some brides are left scrambling after a local bridal shop closed.
Amazon said it is looking to fill over 600 full-time jobs with positions starting at $17.75 an hour.
The state is suing a Pittsburgh-area home contractor who allegedly requested large sums for unfinished jobs.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
Get the latest weather updates with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast.
KDKA-TV's Rich Walsh discusses the sports topics of the day.
One person was severely injured at a federal research center in South Park Township.
An idea from a 7-year-old three years ago has turned into an impressive fundraising event.
After newly two years of seeking the necessary approvals, a half a billion-dollar development to bring new housing, offices and stores to East Liberty is still on hold. KDKA-TV's Andy Sheehan has the latest.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have reported to Saint Vincent College in Latrobe for another summer of training camp action.
KDKA-TV had a busy day on Friday at Picklesburgh in Downtown Pittsburgh.
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!