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Target

Market Pantry is a brand of Target private label grocery products.

Market Pantry

Embark is a brand of Target private label outdoor gear and camping equipment.

Embark

up&up offers essential commodities including household, healthcare, beauty, baby, and personal care products. The brand claims to offer products of equal quality to national brands at a fraction of the cost, averaging a savings of 30 percent. As of September 2009, up & up offers over 800 products across 40 categories.

up&up

Project 62 is a premium furniture line replacing Threshold.

Project 62

Target Corp. engages in the operation and ownership of general merchandise stores. It offers food assortments including perishables, dry grocery, dairy, and frozen items. The company was founded by George Draper Dayton in 1902 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

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Target reports resilient Q1 performance amidst inflation and cautious outlook

Target's Q1 performance showed resilience in the face of inflation and interest rate hikes, with a focus on trust, loyalty, and strategic relevance. The company remains cautious due to macro and shrink pressures but is confident in its long-term prospects for profitable growth.

Target exceeds Q2 earnings expectations, cautious outlook for remainder

Target's Q2 performance exceeded expectations despite challenges, with a focus on building joyful assortments and investing in assets. The company faces cautious expectations for the remainder of the year but sees opportunities in seasonal moments and continued agility and efficiency. Target remains confident in its long-term prospects for profitable growth.

Target reports strong Q3 earnings but cautious about holiday season

Target's third quarter performance showed strong financials but a decline in comparable sales. The company is cautious about the holiday season but remains focused on long-term growth strategies and enhancing the guest experience.

Target navigates challenges with agility and innovation for growth

Target's Q4 2023 earnings call highlighted a resilient performance amidst industry challenges, with a strategic focus on agility, innovation, and guest experience. The company aims to drive profitability through cost discipline, investments in team and guest engagement, and leveraging its strengths in retail and partnerships.

Target reports steady Q1 performance amidst inventory challenges

Target's Q1 performance met expectations with in-store sales growth outpacing digital sales.
The company faces challenges from inventory shrink and organized retail crime but maintains a focus on efficiency and cost-saving efforts.
Opportunities lie in long-term growth strategies, investments in guest engagement, and leveraging market share opportunities.

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Despite challenges, Target's ability to attract and retain customers through its value-driven approach and loyalty programs signals resilience.

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Members of free-to-join Target Circle can save on thousands of items including fall favorites, entertaining must-haves and get an early start on holiday shopping   The member-favorite Deal of the Day also returns with additional one-day-only deals  Consumers who enroll in a Target Circle 360 annual membership during Target Circle Week will receive $50 off their next same-day delivery order of $50 or more  MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that its biggest fall sale, Target Circle Week, returns Oct. 6-12, offering seven days of deals with savings of up to 50% off.

Target Circle Week Returns Oct. 6-12 with Seven Days of Deals Up to 50% Off

Target's multi-category assortment of owned and exclusive brands and popular national brands makes it a one-stop shopping destination.

Here's How Target is Gearing to Take on Rivals This Holiday Season

Target's fundamentals are improving with positive comparable sales, driven by digital growth and innovative merchandising in categories like Apparel, Home, and Beauty. The Target Circle loyalty program is a key growth driver, enhancing customer insights and enabling personalized offers to boost purchase frequency. Strong operating rigor, prudent inventory management, and a new CFO position Target for margin expansion and continued profitability growth.

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Target has picked longtime PepsiCo executive Jim Lee as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Lee, who spent more than 25 years with the food and beverage giant, will join Target's leadership team Sept.

Target Taps PepsiCo's Jim Lee to Serve as Finance Chief

A highly skilled leader with more than 25 years of financial, strategy and business experience at PepsiCo, Lee will oversee Target's finance function and join its leadership team Lee succeeds Michael Fiddelke, Target's chief operating officer MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced that Jim Lee  has been named chief financial officer and a member of its leadership team effective Sept.

Target Names Jim Lee Chief Financial Officer

MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) has declared a quarterly dividend of $1.12 per common share.

Target Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Retail sales showed a surprise 0.1% gain in August, contributing to today's broader market tailwinds and boosting Treasury yields.

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Costco, The TJX Companies, Target and Burlington have been highlighted in this Industry Outlook article.

Zacks Industry Outlook Costco, The TJX Companies, Target and Burlington

Better pricing, effective inventory management and operational initiatives are likely to drive Retail-Discount Stores companies. COST, TJX, TGT and BURL look well placed.

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Target (TGT) on Monday announced the dates for its fall Circle Week savings event and said it plans to hire roughly 100,000 seasonal employees across its stores and warehouses.

Target Announces Holiday Promotions and Plans To Hire 100,000 Workers

Target says it aims to hire roughly 100,000 workers for the holiday shopping season. The retailer's plans, announced Monday (Sept.

Target's 100K-Worker Holiday Hiring Plans Stick to 2023 Levels

Target is offering consumers savings all season long starting with Target Circle Week, Oct. 6-12, for those who want a head start on holiday shopping Consumers can discover the hottest gi fts and holiday décor at gre at prices, including hundreds of new toys, exclusive products from owned and national brands, and $5 and $10 must-haves The retailer is preparing to deliver a joyful and easy shopping experience by investing in its existing team and hiring approximately 100,000 additional seasonal team members MINNEAPOLIS , Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announced how it plans to bring the magic of the holidays to life with its largest holiday assortment yet, including thousands of exclusive, on-trend items, along with more deals and ways to save.

Target Brings Holiday Magic with More Savings Across Largest Holiday Assortment Ever

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