Boo-worthy Threshold finds 👻

And, up to $100 off Apple products.

Sun, Aug 16 · 1:55pm ET Promotions & Sales

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Target promotes Threshold Halloween decor and other deals, including up to $100 off Apple products and 20% off select Star Wars toys. The brand invites customers to get "boo-ready" with festive decor and shop new arrivals. Target also offers opportunities to sign up for text deals and join Target Circle for rewards and savings.

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The copy

458 words · about 2 min to read · 9 buttons

Halloween

style from

Threshold™

Bring home the boos

with festive decor.

Jump back in & continue shopping

Product recommendation number 1. Please tap or click for details.

Product recommendation number 2. Please tap or click for details.

Product recommendation number 3. Please tap or click for details.

Product recommendation number 4. Please tap or click for details.

Deals texted straight to you

no email digging required.

Ace the year with Apple

Up to $100 off

Apple products*

A galaxy of fun awaits

20% off

select Star Wars toys*

Get the deal

*See the full details of all deals. Some restrictions apply.

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†”Lifetime savings” includes savings from Cartwheel and Target Circle offers. “Available balance” includes Target Circle Rewards available to apply to a future purchase. Data is updated daily; these stats may not include recent activity.

Promotions valid Sunday–Saturday unless otherwise stated. Pricing, promotions, and availability may vary by location and online. Descriptive, typographic and photographic errors are subject to correction and Target shall have no liability for such errors.

¹Target Circle™: Restrictions apply. See Target.com/terms for program rules and details.

Target Circle™ Rewards: Terms and restrictions apply to Target Circle Rewards. Target Circle Rewards will expire if you have not earned or redeemed any Target Circle Rewards for one year. See for details.

Community Support: Earn votes to help direct where Target gives in your community. See for details.

²Target Circle™ Card: Target Debit Card, Target Credit Card and Target™ Mastercard®. Subject to application approval and identity verification. The Target Circle debit card is issued by Target Corporation. The Target Circle credit cards (Target Credit Card and Target Mastercard) are issued by TD Bank USA, N.A. Mastercard is a registered trademark of Mastercard International, Inc.

5% Target Circle™ Card Discount: You will receive 5% off purchases paid for with your Target Circle Card (debit or credit) at Target stores and Target.com, except on prescriptions and other CVS pharmacy products; Target GiftCards; Visa, Mastercard and American Express prepaid cards; Game On, DraftKings and other sports betting gift cards; Starbucks gift cards purchased at Starbucks locations within Target stores; previous purchases; clinic services at Target; Target Optical eye exams and protection plans; Target Circle 360™ memberships; Shipt memberships; alcohol purchases in IN; some independent businesses in Target stores; wireless protection programs and mobile carrier deposits; gift wrapping services; and taxes, shipping, delivery, handling and all other fees or charges. 5% discount applies to eligible purchases minus any other discounts and the value of any promotional Target GiftCards received in the transaction. New cards subject to application approval. Additional restrictions apply. See full program rules in store or at Target.com/CircleCard for details.

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What the headers say

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Subject: Boo-worthy Threshold finds 👻
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