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Target forecasts flat sales in 2025 amid less discretionary spending

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Target said there will be “meaningful pressure” on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.

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San Diego Union Tribune

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Major retailers tamper expectations for 2025 as Americans slow their spending

By MICHELLE CHAPMAN, AP Business Writer A pullback by American shoppers has led to more caution from national retailers about their sales potential in 2025, Abercrombie & Fitch on Wednesday becoming the latest. U.S. consumer confidence plunged last month, the biggest monthly decline in more than four years, according to the Conference Board. Respondents to the board’s survey expressed concern over inflation with a significant increase in mention…

7 days ago·San Diego, United States

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The Motley Fool

Target Tops EPS, Faces Cost Challenges @themotleyfool #stocks $TGT

Target (NYSE:TGT), a national retailer known for its red bulls-eye and wide-ranging product selection, released its fourth-quarter 2024 results on March 4, 2025. The results showcased a performance that slightly exceeded Wall Street's expectations, with an EPS of $2.41 against a forecasted $2.27 and revenue reaching $30.9 billion over an expected $30.82 billion. Despite surpassing expectations, Target encountered several operational challenges, …

8 days ago·Alexandria, United States

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Fox 9

How tariffs could impact Target in 2025

Target says there will be “meaningful year-over-year profit pressure" in 2025 because of tariffs and other costs.

8 days ago·Minneapolis, United States

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KARE

Target forecasts flat sales in 2025 amid less discretionary spending

Target said there will be “meaningful pressure” on its profits to start the year because of tariffs and other costs.

8 days ago·Minneapolis, United States

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Retailer Earnings Could Reveal Growing Consumer Strain

Walmart’s downbeat profit outlook has set a cautious tone for retailers reporting earnings this week, amid growing signs of consumer financial stress. Consumer confidence is at an eight-month low, and rising economic uncertainty could lead to further belt-tightening. With prices for essentials like eggs still sky-high, many shoppers remain focused on groceries while avoiding higher-margin discretionary items, Barron’s Daily reported. This week’s…

5 days ago

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Trading Tips

Consumer Spending Uncertainty Puts this Retail Brand on the Buy List

Consumer spending makes up the vast majority of the economy. Over the past few years, consumers have been spending more on travel and vacations, and less on items like home goods. However, even while spending less overall, increased total consumer spending means that there are still opportunities in the retail sector. One sign is the fact that major retailers continue to report strong earnings, even if current conditions mean they also have to r…

6 days ago

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