Starting May 13, the Minneapolis-based retailer will stop selling Kindle e-readers. Target is in the midst of plans to expand Apple Inc. products in at least 25 stores.

The high-fashion designs of Prabal Gurung, whose creations have been worn by Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga, will be available at Target stores next February, the Associated Press reports. The designer is the latest to plan a limited-edition collaboration with the Minneapolis-based retailer.

Republican leaders say the change would save Minnesota businesses $50 million the first year. That amount may well be added to the state budget deficit. The Senate GOP says the job creation would be worth it. DFL critics say there's no assurance that companies would used the money they save to create jobs.

Most kids his age are writing book reports, but author Ben Heckmann already has two books written. KidPub Press announced the release of Velvet Black 2: Kidnapping in England, which is a sequel that follows the adventures of a young rock group.

Minneapolis-based Target Corp. inked a deal for Radio Shack to operate mobile phone kiosks at stores nationwide in 2009, but the agreement hasn’t been great for the Texas-based consumer electronics chain. One analyst tells MarketWatch that Radio Shack's Target business is losing millions of dollars and thinks Radio Shack should consider ending the partnership. The two retailers appear to be working on improvements, including placement in Target circulars.

The Associated Press reports the retailer is partnering with owners of specialty shops to stock affordable, limited edition merchandise. Target says it will feature products from five shops starting in early May. The shops will be open for six weeks, then Target will rotate in a slew of other shops in the fall.