Target Shop Scraper[client]

Introduction

The Target Shop Scraper[client] 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 ideal for e-commerce monitoring and retail analytics. By leveraging robust scraping techniques, this Actor delivers accurate, real-time data to support informed decision-making.

Features

• Comprehensive Product Data: Extracts product IDs, URLs, availability status, and quantities from Target's inventory.
• Location-Based Insights: Provides store-specific details including distance, address, and various fulfillment options like in-store pickup and curbside.
• Proxy Integration: Uses residential proxies to ensure reliable scraping without IP blocks, enhancing data quality.
• Flexible Input Options: Accepts both full URLs and TCINs (Target's product identifiers) for versatile querying.
• High Performance: Built with Python Scrapy for efficient, scalable data extraction.
• JSON Output: Delivers structured data in JSON format, ready for integration into databases or analytics tools.
• Error-Resilient: Includes built-in handling for common scraping challenges like rate limits and site changes.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
tcins	array	Yes	List of Target product URLs or TCINs to scrape for availability and store data.	["https://www.target.com/p/velvet-bow-christmas-stocking-red-threshold-8482-designed-with-studio-mcgee/-/A-94334114", "94334105"]
zip	string	No	Zip code to determine nearby stores and availability; defaults to a central location if not specified.	"73305"
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Configures proxy settings for anonymous scraping; uses Apify's residential proxies by default.	{"useApifyProxy": true, "apifyProxyGroups": ["RESIDENTIAL"]}

Example Usage

To run the Actor, provide input parameters in JSON format:

{
  "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"]
  }
}

Example output:

[
  {
    "product_id": "94334114",
    "product_url": "https://www.target.com/p/-/A-94334114",
    "location_id": "1092",
    "distance": 6.86,
    "order_pickup_status": "UNAVAILABLE",
    "in_store_status": "DISCONTINUED",
    "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": "N7sXmo9RPPHJAgSUQ"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze product availability trends across regions to identify demand patterns.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' stock levels and pricing on Target for strategic insights.
• Price Monitoring: Track product availability for dynamic pricing strategies in e-commerce.
• Content Aggregation: Collect store and product data for building comprehensive retail databases.
• Academic Research: Study consumer behavior through availability data in retail studies.
• Business Automation: Automate inventory checks for supply chain optimization and restocking alerts.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Target Shop Scraper[client]" 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 array format, with each object representing a product's availability at a specific store. Key fields include product_id (unique identifier), product_url (link to product page), store_name and address (location details), distance (from zip code), and status fields like in_store_status (e.g., "AVAILABLE" or "DISCONTINUED"). Additional metadata such as available_quantity and run identifiers are included for traceability.

Support

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

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

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