Target to Offer Price Matching Year-Round

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It started as a Christmas promotion for Target but turning into a year-round trend.

Target announced Tuesday shoppers in stores can match prices from online retailers including Walmart, Amazon, Best Buy and Toys-R-Us.

Retailers use price matching practice to attract holiday shoppers, but Target is the first company to try it all year long.

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