Target’s new retro-inspired Pokémon collection was made for superfans, by superfans

The retailer’s VP of marketing reveals how her team leaned into nostalgia—and tapped ultimate fan Joe Jonas—for its collection marking 30 years of Pokémon. When Pokémon launched in 1996, the brand ...
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Target stops selling Pokémon, sports trading cards in stores due to safety concerns

PHILADELPHIA -- Target has announced that it will temporarily stop selling trading cards -- of both the sports and Pokemon variety -- in stores following a recent violent dispute at one of its ...
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Target to suspend in-store sale of sports, Pokemon cards over safety concerns

(KTVX) – Amid a renewed popularity – and scarcity – of Pokemon and sports trading cards, Target announced it will pull the products from its shelves nationwide in the wake of a recent near-tragedy at ...
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Target unveils Pokémon collection which will include over 100 items

Target has released clothes, tech, accessories and even snacks meant for Pokémon trainers of all ages. From Pikachu Pop-Tarts to Pirate's Booty Pikachu Shape Chips, a Gyradose/Magikarp reversible ...
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How Pokémon cards became THE collector’s item for wealthy elite — and a target for devious thieves

Never mind diamonds and cars. One of the hottest items for thieves to boost right now is Pokémon cards — and insiders say it might be the perfect crime. “The cards are fungible and unregistered,” ...