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Target’s Comeback Quarter: New Merchandise, More Shoppers and a US$994M Tariff Refund
Target said comparable sales rose 3.8% and net sales gained 5.3% as new merchandise and traffic helped offset weak retail demand.
- Target reported its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains on Wednesday, as a merchandising overhaul under Target CEO Michael Fiddelke attracts more customers and boosts sales throughout its stores.
- This growth follows Fiddelke's $6 billion plan unveiled in March to reverse sales slumps. Strategic initiatives also include collaborations with fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi and lifestyle brand LoveShack Fancy to refresh apparel and home goods.
- Quarterly earnings reached $1.87 billion, or $4.11 per share, for the period ending August 1. Results included a $994 million benefit from tariff refunds, while Chief Financial Officer Jim Lee noted the company continues investing in lower prices.
- Target upgraded its annual sales outlook to a 5% increase, up from previous 4% predictions, following strong first-half performance. The company now expects per share results for the full year to range between $9.90 and $10.90.
- While managing economic headwinds, the company continues lowering prices on more than 10,000 items. Fiddelke also confirmed plans to reach 130 full-scale store remodels this year, seeking to maintain momentum despite broader consumer pessimism regarding high prices.
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Target’s comeback quarter: New merchandise, more shoppers and a US$994M tariff refund
Target reported its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains on Wednesday, saying a merchandising overhaul under the retailer’s new CEO is attracting more customers and boosting sales throughout its stores.
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Target’s comeback quarter: New merchandise, more shoppers and a $994M tariff refund
Target is reporting its second straight quarter of comparable sales gains, saying a merchandising overhaul under the discount retailer’s new CEO was attracting more customers.
·New York, United States
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