Target Circle 360, a paid membership program offered by the U.S. retail giant Target, provides a rotating selection of freebies and exclusive discounts to its members on the first of each month. This program, which builds upon the free Target Circle loyalty program, is designed to offer additional value through monthly free product selections, enhanced shipping benefits, and early access to deals. The freebies available to members can vary monthly and have included items such as beauty products, groceries, and household goods, often with limited quantities or availability periods.
The structure of Target Circle 360 includes both monthly and annual membership options. A key incentive for participation is the monthly freebie selection. For example, in November, Target Circle 360 members could choose from a selection of free items, which included Clean Skin Club Face Towels, Dealworthy Cable Clips, a Wondershop Ornament, a $5 discount on Good & Gather Groceries, or a $5 discount on Threshold products. In October, the available freebies consisted of select Good & Gather trail mix, a $10 discount for Hyde & Eek Boutique, a Byoma mini gel cream moisturizer, a $10 discount on Good & Gather groceries, and Albanese Gummi Bears. It is noted that some of these freebies, such as the trail mix and the Byoma moisturizer, may have limited quantities and could go quickly. The October offers were valid through October 31st. The availability of specific freebies appears to be time-bound and subject to change each month.
Beyond the monthly freebies, Target Circle 360 membership confers several other benefits. Members receive unlimited same-day delivery on orders over $35, with no price markups across Shipt’s network of over 100 grocers and specialty retailers. Other benefits include free two-day shipping on most eligible items when using a Target Circle Card or as a Circle 360 member, an extended return window providing 30 additional days beyond the standard policy, and early or exclusive access to deals and experiences. Members can also participate in milestone-based reward programs, such as earning $10 in rewards for completing two Starbucks at Target orders or $25 in rewards for spending $75 on Good & Gather items, as of a program active until November 1st.
The free Target Circle program, which is a prerequisite for Circle 360 membership, offers its own set of perks. These include access to automatic deals, personalized bonuses like a 5% off birthday gift, exclusive partner perks with brands such as Ulta Beauty and Apple, and savings during special sales events like Target Circle Week. The free program also emphasizes community support. For those not currently members, sign-up for Target Circle is free and can be done online or through the Target app. An offer for new Target Circle members allows them to earn a free one-year Target Circle 360 membership by activating the offer in their account and spending $199 on eligible items, though exclusions apply.
It is important to note that the freebies and rewards are part of a paid membership program. The cost for Target Circle 360 is $49 per year, which is positioned as providing $50 back to spend at Target, in addition to the delivery, shipping, and freebie benefits. Members can cancel their subscription at any time through their Target.com account or by calling Guest Services, and automatic renewal can be turned off.
In addition to the Target-specific programs, the source materials also reference other free sample and promotional offers available to U.S. consumers. For instance, a free sample of Salonpas Lidocaine FLEX Patch was available by completing a form, and a free California State Parks Foundation sticker was offered through another form. Other limited-time promotions included a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on October 31st for customers in costume, free medium fries with any $1 purchase at McDonald’s every Friday via their app, and a free download of the HalloweeN Returns album from Amazon. Target also promotes various in-store and virtual events, such as the Holiday Magic events schedule, which includes the Top Toys Event, Toy Demo Days, and brand-specific events like "Wrapped in Scent with eos" and "Gifting Glam with e.l.f."
The availability of these external freebies and events is often time-sensitive and may require specific actions, such as using an app, completing a form, or visiting a store on a particular date. For example, the Krispy Kreme offer was valid only on October 31st. These offers are separate from the Target Circle 360 program but are included in the provided materials as examples of other promotional opportunities that consumers may encounter.