Target

Target is a discount retail chain. They have carried exclusive Muppet merchandise over the years, as well as featuring Kermit in an advertising campaign.

Promotions

 * 1994: Muppets Zing Into Spring was a storewide promotion during the Spring. Promotional advertising was used throughout the store, and specific Muppet merchandise was also available, including a Kid's Meal,  Kermit and Piggy plush dolls. A "Put Some Zing In Your Spring" cassette was produced, featuring a new song by Kermit and Miss Piggy.


 * 2004: Begins carrying Palisades Toys action figures, including the exclusive Koozebane Kermit Action Figure.


 * 2005: In November, Kermit appeared in several advertisements for Target's wake-up calls designed to promote their two-day sale beginning on the morning of what has become known in the U.S. as "Black Friday," the biggest holiday shopping day of the year which follows Thanksgiving Day. Some of the commercials with Kermit also featured Brad Paisley and Carolyn Murphy.


 * 2007: A Christmas shopping ad aired during a Charlie Brown Christmas special featured a spot with Elmo and R2-D2 making appearances.