Target Shop Scraper

Introduction

The Target Shop Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed product availability and store information from Target.com. It enables users to scrape data on product stock levels, pickup options, and store details across various locations, making it an essential tool for e-commerce analysis and inventory management. By leveraging advanced scraping techniques, this Actor delivers accurate, real-time data to support informed decision-making.

Features

• Comprehensive Product Data Extraction: Retrieves availability, pricing, and store-specific details for Target products using URLs or TCINs.
• Location-Based Insights: Provides distance, store addresses, and status for order pickup, in-store, curbside, and ship-to-store options.
• Proxy Integration: Uses residential proxies to ensure reliable and undetected scraping, minimizing the risk of blocks.
• Flexible Input Options: Accepts multiple product identifiers (URLs or TCINs) and zip codes for targeted regional data.
• High-Performance Scraping: Built with Python and Scrapy for efficient, scalable data collection.
• Structured JSON Output: Delivers clean, machine-readable data ideal for integration with analytics tools or databases.
• Error-Resilient Design: Handles rate limits and network issues gracefully for consistent results.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
tcins	array	Yes	List of Target product URLs or TCINs (Target's unique product identifiers) to scrape for availability data.	["https://www.target.com/p/velvet-bow-christmas-stocking-red-threshold-8482-designed-with-studio-mcgee/-/A-94334114", "94334105"]
zip	string	Yes	Zip code of the area to check product availability and nearby stores.	"73305"
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Configuration for proxy servers to hide the scraper's origin and avoid detection. Defaults to Apify's residential proxies.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]}

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "tcins": [
    "https://www.target.com/p/velvet-bow-christmas-stocking-red-threshold-8482-designed-with-studio-mcgee/-/A-94334114",
    "94334105"
  ],
  "zip": "73305",
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true,
    "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]
  }
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "location_id": "1092",
    "distance": 6.86,
    "order_pickup_status": "UNAVAILABLE",
    "in_store_status": "NOT_SOLD_IN_STORE",
    "curbside_status": "UNAVAILABLE",
    "ship_to_store_status": "UNAVAILABLE",
    "store_id": "1092",
    "store_name": "Beechmont Area",
    "address": "8680 Beechmont Ave",
    "city": "Cincinnati",
    "postal_code": "45255-4710",
    "available_quantity": 0,
    "actor_id": "JwQZSk2eNVFnGx7qc",
    "run_id": "EhRLOVhypd71OTyhH"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Analyze product availability trends across regions to identify market gaps or popular items.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' stock levels and pricing strategies on Target for strategic insights.
• Price Monitoring: Track product prices and availability in real-time for dynamic pricing adjustments.
• Content Aggregation: Build databases of product details for e-commerce platforms or comparison sites.
• Academic Research: Study consumer behavior and retail patterns using scraped availability data.
• Business Automation: Automate inventory checks for supply chain management or retail operations.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Target Shop Scraper" in the Apify Store
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run"
3. Configure input parameters
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction
5. Monitor progress in the log
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel)

Output Format

The Actor outputs data in JSON format as an array of objects, each representing a store's availability for the specified products. Key fields include:

• location_id and store_id: Unique identifiers for the store.
• distance: Proximity to the provided zip code in miles.
• Status fields (order_pickup_status, in_store_status, etc.): Availability indicators (e.g., "AVAILABLE" or "UNAVAILABLE").
• Store details: Name, address, city, postal code.
• available_quantity: Stock count (0 if unavailable).
• Metadata: actor_id and run_id for tracking.

This structured format ensures easy parsing and integration with tools like Excel or databases.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

We're here to help you get the most out of this Actor!

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