Canadian shoppers are rediscovering a treasure trove of nostalgic favorites at their local Target stores. The retail giant continues to stock beloved brands from the 1990s and early 2000s, offering affordable home decor, appliances, and clothing that transport customers back in time.
Kitchen Classics and Fashion Favorites
The original Crock-Pot, one of the earliest slow cooker manufacturers, remains available at Target with modern upgrades. This classic appliance now features an auto-warm setting, sleek maroon colorway, and four pre-programmed settings for perfect meals, priced at $55.
Fashion icon Betsey Johnson, queen of early noughties style, maintains a secret line of whimsical home goods at Target. Her collection includes bedsheets, travel bags, and throw blankets, with a lightweight microfiber sheet set featuring her signature black and pink floral design starting at $30.
Beauty Blast from the Past
Marilyn Monroe's favorite makeup remover, Pond's Cold Cream, continues to be a Target staple. This classic product moisturizes skin while removing stubborn waterproof makeup with less tugging than wipes, all for an unbeatable $8 price point.
Clinique's nostalgic fragrance that dominated early 2000s magazine pull-outs has returned. With notes of red ruby grapefruit, bergamot, and spring mimosa, this uplifting scent is now available through Ulta at Target locations for $85.
Accessories and Home Decor Throwbacks
Vera Bradley's distinctive colorful patterns from the early 2000s are experiencing a revival through Target's secret outlet section. The retailer offers heavily discounted items like a large weekender bag for $60, regularly priced at $160.
Hello Kitty and Sanrio characters, who gained cult followings in the 1990s, continue to appear on Target merchandise. A nostalgic 20-ounce mug featuring all the brand's star characters from the era costs just $10.
Polaroid, the company that invented instant cameras in 1947, offers their smallest camera yet with improved film quality and larger aperture range. The brand that had a serious moment in the 90s continues to thrive in 2025, available at Target for $110.
Champion, the definitive athleisure brand of the 80s and 90s, offers limited edition collections at Target. A midweight fleece sweatshirt with mock neck and heritage logo design evokes that classic energy for just $26.
Western classic Wrangler extends beyond men's wear to home items like a cozy desert-inspired throw blanket priced at $35. Meanwhile, Ralph Lauren's Polo Blue scent from the early 2000s remains available with notes of mandarin, vetiver, and oakwood for $112.
Target's commitment to carrying these nostalgic brands demonstrates their understanding of consumer desire for both affordability and sentimental value. The retailer successfully bridges generations by making these classic products accessible to original fans and new discoverers alike.
