As Target continues to grow its Target Mobile brand, they announced something that could help out a lot. Starting November 7th, Target Mobile will carry of the iPhone 3GS and 4. Along with selling the iPhone, Target also offers quick in-store activation as well. Currently Target Mobile is available in 846 Target locations and will expand to most Target stores by the middle of 2011. This is now just one more place to pick up Apple’s ever-so popular phone. The official release is after the break below.
Target Offers iPhone at Stores Beginning November 7th
MINNEAPOLIS (November 1, 2010) – Today Target® announced that it will carry the iPhone in 846 stores that include Target Mobile centers beginning Nov. 7, 2010. Just in time for the holidays, Target guests can select from the iPhone3GS or iPhone4 and receive quick in-store activation on the purchase of a new iPhone. Adding iPhone to Target Mobile centers is the latest offering to guests of the full mobile technology experience.
“At Target we continue to offer our guests the best in electronics so we’re happy to add iPhone to our Target Mobile offerings,” said Mark Schindele, senior vice president, merchandising, Target. “With expert support from Target Mobile specialists and in-store activation, our guests will be able to leave the store with a new, working iPhone3GS or iPhone4 in-hand.”
In addition to receiving the latest cell phones, accessories and data plans at Target Mobile centers, guests can utilize Target’s Electronics Trade-In service which will allow guests to trade-in used cell phones, MP3 players, video games and more for credit towards any purchase at Target. Target Mobile centers are currently available in 846 Target locations nationwide and will be rolling out to most Target stores by mid-2011.
