Target

Target Corporation is the eighth-largest retailer in the United States, and is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

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Consumers Pull Back on Spending; Companies Cut Costs
Consumers Pull Back on Spending; Companies Cut Costs
December 29, 2023  |  Economy

Companies are reportedly facing the reality of limited pricing power as demand weakens and consumers become more price sensitive. This marks a shift from recent...

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Grocers Seize on Holiday Spending Anxiety to Drive Digital Adoption
Grocers Seize on Holiday Spending Anxiety to Drive Digital Adoption
December 19, 2023  |  Retail

With consumers’ budgets coming under pressure over the holiday season, leading grocers including Kroger and Walmart have launched digital deals to boost eCommerce engagement. Kroger,...

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5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
November 17, 2023  |  Economy

The holidays are upon us. The credit card debt has been racked up. The broad deluge of earnings reports has slowed to a trickle. The...

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Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
November 16, 2023  |  Retail

Prices are finally coming down at many retailers. Consumers still may not feel relieved. A report Thursday (Nov. 16) by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)...

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Walmart Earnings Preview: Groceries, Digital and Omnichannel Take Center Stage 
Walmart Earnings Preview: Groceries, Digital and Omnichannel Take Center Stage 
November 15, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart earnings, slated for Thursday morning (Nov. 16) before the market opens, will likely offer the latest variations on several themes: Consumers seeking value, especially...

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Target Says ‘Tis the Season for Financial Stress
Target Says ‘Tis the Season for Financial Stress
November 15, 2023  |  Earnings

Consumers continue to face economic challenges, even as inflation takes a dip, and the punchline continues to show up in retail receipts. In reporting its...

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As ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Store Hours Catch On, Walmart Expands 
As ‘Sensory-Friendly’ Store Hours Catch On, Walmart Expands 
November 13, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart has implemented its designated hours, known as “sensory-friendly hours,” for patrons across its entire U.S. network of stores.   Per the company’s announcement, between 8...

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Shein Claims Top Spot in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps
Shein Claims Top Spot in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps
November 07, 2023  |  Shopping

The holidays are fast approaching, and gifts are on everyone’s minds. With so many shopping apps available, it can be overwhelming to pick one to...

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Target CEO: Stressed Consumers Trim Grocery Budgets
Target CEO: Stressed Consumers Trim Grocery Budgets
November 02, 2023  |  Retail

Target CEO Brian Cornell said the strain consumers are feeling has finally begun to impact grocery sales. Cornell said in an interview with CNBC Thursday...

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