CNBC‘s source said talks between the companies were about a possible partnership with Shipt, the same-day delivery company Target acquired in December.
Target has recently increased its attention to its grocery offerings, with online competitor Amazon acquiring Whole Foods for $13.7 billion in 2017.
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