Target, Sam’s Club’s summer promotions are all about holding prices as tariff threat looms

As retailers and brands seek to fight the uncertainty that comes alongside the always-shifting threat of tariffs, major retailers are telling customers they’re not raising prices on some items as part of their summer or back-to-school promotions. On June 17, Sam’s Club said that, beginning that day through July 22, it would lock in prices on more than 1,000 summer items such as pool floats and fruit trays. A few days later, on June 23, Target said it would maintain 2024 prices on key back-to-school items, including a list of 20 school supplies that add up to less than $20 total, including crayons, colored pencils, notebooks, folders and a “top-selling” $5 backpack — alongside other student and teacher discounts.

Target, Sam’s Club’s summer promotions are all about holding prices as tariff threat looms – Modern Retail

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