Target announces better-than-expected holiday sales

Target Lifts Comp Sales Outlook After Strong Holiday Shopping Season
Target on Thursday lifted its projection for comparable store sales growth in the fourth quarter on the back of a stronger-than-expected holiday shopping season.
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 announces holiday sales exceeded expectations — but not profit as discounts reign king
The retailer now expects same-store sales growth of 1.5% for stores open at least 13 months in the fourth quarter – above previous expectations that it would stay flat.
Target announces better-than-expected holiday sales, but investors wary of no profit update
In the third quarter, rival Walmart ( WMT) posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.58, alongside same-store sales growth of 5.3%. Walmart has not yet unveiled its holiday results but did raise its guidance for fiscal year 2025 for the third time last quarter.
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%,
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Target tightens focus on mobile as in-store shopping tool
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Where is Target opening new stores? See list of planned locations across 15 states
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