I think so. I did not know that. I always thought Target.com was powered by Target. I guess they’re not just using Amazon.com software and tools to power the website, but probably selling similar items that are also found on Amazon.com. Not sure.

Check the bottom rightside of Target.com and you’ll see this

“© 2008 Target.com. All rights reserved.
The Bullseye Design and Bullseye Dog are trademarks of Target Brands, Inc.
Powered by Amazon.com”

You can see in the picture below that you’re able to sign into Target.com by using your Target.com account or your Amazon.com account.

From Target’s Help section

“Privacy and My Account

We have teamed up with Amazon.com to provide you with all you expect from Target, coupled with the technical innovation and convenience you’ve enjoyed from Amazon.com. Selections from Target.com and Amazon.com are available on Target.com, which is powered by Amazon.com.

As part of this exciting combination,Target.com and Amazon.com provide guests with the convenience of using account information from one store to shop at the other.

Creating a Target.com Account

When you create an account at Target.com, Amazon.com will store and use your Target.com account information on behalf of Target.com, including any address information created in previous visits to Target.com. At the time you create your Target.com account you can choose to use your Target.com account credentials (e-mail and password) and address book on Amazon.com. This information will be subject to Amazon.com’s Privacy Notice unless you choose not to take advantage of this option.

Using Your Existing Amazon.com Account

If you’re already an Amazon.com guest, we give you the option of using your existing Amazon.com address book, credit cards and sign-in information on Target.com to avoid having to enter the information again. When you do this, Amazon.com will provide Target.com with your Amazon.com account information, which will be subject to Target.com’s Privacy Statement. “

Interesting to know.

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These days I’m a very busy person. I really don’t have the time to go out and buy all the necessary things I need. Things like toothpaste, green tea, soap, etc. Usually I would go out and visit various local stores (Duane Reade, Rite Aid, Walgreens) and walk down many aisles to find the items I need. Well, I decided this time I’m going to ignore my local stores. For the first time I shopped at Amazon.com. I ordered everything in bulk (2 pack, 6 pack, 8 pack) for various items. About 5 days later, my order is at my doorstep. The order came at the right time, when my necessities were all running low. The results - Amazon.com just became my new favorite local store. Why? It saved me from running around, when I needed to do other things. The products (I ordered toothpaste, dove soap, green tea and other stuff in bulk) were fresh and brand new, meaning the products were not old, damaged and the items do not expire until late 2009 to 2010 (yes, everyone should always check the expiration date). Fast shipping. No long lines. Good prices. Don’t have to deal with angry cashiers or employees of the local store chain. Amazon.com provided me with a tracking number and updated my account tracking order section every minute of where my order was at.

Honestly, I have no complaints. Amazon.com really impressed this first time buyer. Now, my local stores will not being getting anymore money from me because I have chosen Amazon.com.

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