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Target says its holiday sales were better than expected — but its profits weren't
Target raised its fourth-quarter sales forecast Thursday after more consumers turned to its stores and website for holiday shopping — particularly on days known for deep discounts.
Target bumps up holiday sales forecast but margin worries rub off shine
Target raised its holiday-quarter comparable sales forecast on Thursday, buoyed by robust shopper demand for clothing, toys and beauty products during November and December, but profit margin concerns sent its shares down nearly 3%.
Target’s holiday sales show a rebound from third-quarter doldrums
Target raised guidance for a key metric in an update on its holiday sales after achieving records for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotional events.
Target hopes momentum from holiday season jump-starts sales this year
Target leaned in heavily toward promotions and sales during the holidays, a strategy that seems to have left it in the middle of the pack of retailers for the season. The Minneapolis-based retailer said Thursday its comparable sales rose about 2%,
Target’s Holiday Sales Were Strong. It’s a Relief for Investors.
Target reported strong holiday sales on Thursday, giving its stock a boost. The retail chain said sales increased 2% on a comparable basis in the last two months of 2024 from a year earlier, and overall sales rose 2.
Target earnings up after holidays usher in more sales
Minneapolis-based Target Corporation reported its quarterly earnings Thursday, showing a slight increase in sales following a holiday boost. Total sales in November and December grew 2.8% — more than in 2023 — according to a Target press release.

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Pennsylvania woman charged with posing as vendor to steal Apple products from Target stores in multiple states
A Pennsylvania woman is accused of posing as a vendor to steal Apple products from Target stores across multiple states.
New York Times, Target ripped off up to 6K NYPD cops working paid detail: suit
If I’m working and busting my butt, I expect to get paid,” one NYPD sergeant involved in the case, Mohamed Monasar, told The ...
Merchandise markdown plot uncovered in Lakeland Target, deputies say
Two Target employees were arrested after their involvement led to the uncovering of a scheme to defraud the company with ...
French maritime patrol aircraft was target of Russian intimidation, minister says
A French maritime patrol aircraft was the target of Russian intimidation on Wednesday over the Baltic Sea, France's Defence ...
From Cartier to Target, Investors Find Cheer in Holiday Spending
Consumers powered through concerns about high inflation and the U.S. job market for a 4% lift in holiday retail sales.
Vanguard fined more than $100 million by SEC over violations involving target date retirement funds
Asset management giant Vanguard has been fined more than $100 million to settle charges related to disclosures around target ...
Target Customers Just Looking For Deals? Stock Flashes Bearish Warnings As EPS Guidance Unchanged Despite Record Holiday Sales
Target Corporation's sales grew by 2.8% over the last two months, with record-high sales during the 'deals' in holiday ...
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Target’s Holiday Sales Surge Driven by Black Friday and Cyber Monday Success – But Profits Slump Due to Heavy Discounts
Target reported stronger-than-expected holiday sales, driven by record-breaking Black Friday and Cyber Monday performances, ...