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Coming up, Instagram tests its Age Verification tools and Pinterest tests a new premium

video ad format. But first, curbside pickup of groceries and other

big box retailer goods had been growing for years, then boomed during the pandemic,

reaching mainstream adoption.

Now Target is taking the opportunity to offer more services

through its drive-up curbside option,

with this week's announcement that it plans

to allow customers to return new

unopened items from the convenience of their car. The launch could

prompt rival retailers to offer support for returns through their curbside

pickup services as well as the addition could give Target a competitive

advantage in the market. The convenience of the service could prompt consumers to shop at Target

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