Target's Restocking Schedule: The Best Time to Shop for Your Favorite Items

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Insider info on when new inventory goes in stores so you never miss out

Co-authored by Aly Rusciano

Last Updated: August 21, 2024 Fact Checked

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When does Target restock?

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Determining Your Store’s Schedule

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Best Time to Shop at Target

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When does Target.com restock?

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Grocery Items

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Checking Inventory Online

A Target trip can turn a bad day into a good day, especially when you find everything you’re looking for! But what if you waltz into the store to find the empty shelves and everything you hoped to snag gone? In this case, the store may be in between restocking days. Shopping on the days after Target restocks its shelves means seeing the newest and latest products before the masses. Read on to learn when Target restocks so you can up your shopping game.

Target Restock Schedule: Quick Overview

Customers and shopping blogs theorize that Target restocks its shelves on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. However, the exact restocking schedule varies depending on store location, size, and product demand.

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When does Target restock?

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Most Targets typically restock on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Unfortunately, there’s no specific time or day that all Target stores restock. When a store restocks or places new items on shelves depends on the individual store’s location, size, inventory needs, and management. Even so, many have uncovered that most Targets get shipments on weekdays, with Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays being the most common restock days.
- You likely won’t see employees restocking shelves during store hours—it usually happens overnight between 10 PM and 10 AM.^{[1]
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- Inventory restocking is when stores replenish or put new items on shelves based on demand and sales.^{[2]
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Different types of items may be restocked on different days. Most Target locations restock different items on different days. For instance, perishable items (like produce and dairy) are typically restocked more often than clothes and entertainment items. This all depends on an individual store’s demands, needs, and size. Even so, some people online have noticed that the following items are often restocked on specific days:^{[3]
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- Monday: electronics, accessories, kids clothing, baby Clothing, books
- Wednesday: personal care, health and beauty, men’s clothing
- Friday: housewares, lingerie, women’s clothing, jewelry, toys, shoes
- Keep in mind that this is all hearsay and hasn’t been officially acknowledge by Target. For more information about a store’s restocking schedule, talk to the store’s manager.

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How do I know when my local Target restocks?

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Talk to your store’s manager to learn more about restocking days. If you want to know when your local Target restocks, talk to the employees! After all, they know the store inside and out. Call the store and speak to a manager or head to the guest service desk in-store to get more answers.
- Find your local Target’s phone number by searching “Target near me” online.
- Contact Target’s Guest Services at 1-800-440-0680.^{[4]
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Best Time to Shop at Target

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If you’re looking for the new and latest products (and hoping to beat the Target TikTokers to the best deals), we suggest shopping in-store on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (or the days after your local store’s restock). Because Targets usually restock overnight, shopping first thing the next morning ensures you’ll see the latest products before they’re gone.^{[5]
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When does Target.com restock?

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Target.com restocks as items become available. The beauty of online shopping is that you can purchase anything and wait for it to arrive on your doorstep. You can purchase items that may not be currently available in-store and have them shipped to your home or store. Target.com fulfills and ships orders out of various warehouses and stores. Because of this, unlike in-person stores, inventory doesn’t have to be restocked regularly.
- Target’s website usually updates around 9 AM each day with new sales, advertisements, and seasonal items.^{[6]
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- Online stores typically restock on a rotating basis as items sell out or are in high demand.
- Being a larger company, Target.com has the resources to maintain its online inventory (with the exception of discontinued items).

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When does Target restock grocery items?

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Target usually restocks grocery items daily. Perishable items are an exception when it comes to restocking. Most Target locations with grocery aisles typically restock daily in the afternoons.^{[7]
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Research source} This way, you won’t be met with empty shelves on an emergency dinner run! Regular food shipments are also rumored to come in on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.^{[8]
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- If there is an empty spot on a shelf or you can’t find a grocery item you’re looking for, ask an employee for assistance.

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How to Check Your Local Target’s Inventory Online

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Use Target’s app or website to see what inventory is available. Target gives customers the ability to check the availability of products at local stores online and reserve them for pickup.^{[9]
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- Go to Target.com or open the Target app.
- Select your local store in the top left-hand corner (look for the location and building icons).
- Search for a product.
- Available products will have a green “In stock” text at the bottom of the product description and price.
- Unavailable items may still be available for Delivery, Shipping, or Pickup (if only within a few days).