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On Monday, Target became the latest retailer to plug its wide range of in-store, online and hybrid options for last-minute holiday shoppers.
Among those options.
- Extended hours: Now through Dec. 23, most Target stores will open at 7 a.m. and close at midnight. On Christmas Eve, stores close at 10 p.m.
- Online-delivery guarantee: New this year, place a Target.com order by 12:55 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 20 and choose "Free Holiday Shipping" to get guaranteed delivery of eligible items by Dec. 24.
- Express one-day shipping: Place a Target.com order on Friday, Dec. 21, choose "Express Shipping" at checkout and receive eligible items by Dec. 24. Order cutoff times vary and fees apply.
- Free in-store pickup: Place an order with Target.com or the Target app for same-day Order Pickup until 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve. Most orders are ready within an hour.
- Home delivery with Shipt: Place an order through Shipt.com for groceries, gifts, decorations and more at least two hours prior to store closing on Christmas Eve for same-day delivery. The cost: $7.99 per order without subscription for orders over $35.
- E-gifts: On Christmas Day, guests can send a GiftCard via e-mail or text or choose an instant gift with GiftNow. Introduced last year, GiftNow sends an e-gift right away for later delivery. The recipient can accept the gift, change the size or color, or swap it for something different before the gift ships.