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Budgeting Target's Car Seat Trade-In Program Will Be Available April 16–29 — Don't Miss Out!
Target's car seat trade-in program is coming back very soon. Here's all you need to know about how to use the Target car seat trade-in program.Company & Industry Overviews Who Owns Target? The Store That Keeps You Coming Back for More
Target Corporation is among the oldest surviving retail chains mainly because of its attractive prices and items. Who owns Target Corporation?Company & Industry Overviews Target Covers the Cost of Tuition at Select Colleges — All About the Program
Target joins a growing list of corporate employers that pay for employees' college tuition. Here are some of the colleges in its program.Consumer Don't Fall for the Target Parking Lot Scam — Stay Safe This Holiday Season
A woman in Massachusetts says she was approached by two men in the Target parking lot who claimed something was wrong with her tires. Turns out, it was just a ploy to take her wallet.Company & Industry Overviews Target Employee Says They Are Cross-Trained to Work as Barista, Sparking Debate on TikTok
TikTok user Auggie (@augustte3n) posted a video revealing Target’s cross-training strategy, which some say has resulted in employees being overworked and underpaid.Company & Industry Overviews Seasonal Jobs at Target Last 5 Months — Details on Pay and Applying
A seasonal job at Target generally lasts from late October to the second week of January. Depending on your location, tenure, and experience, you could make up to $15 per hour or more.Consumer When Will Target Slash Prices? Retailer Wants to Reduce Inventory
When consumers are faced with rising prices of everything from gas to groceries, Target has some good news — it’s cutting prices. When will Target slash prices?Retail & Wholesale Target Plans to Cut Prices on Goods to Prepare for Upcoming Seasons
Target is making an effort to get rid of unwanted inventory by cutting prices on goods and canceling orders from manufacturers. Here's what to expect.Consumer Target Has Expanded Far and Wide, But Is It In Other Countries?
Target has just under 2,000 retail stores in the U.S. Is the retailer in any other countries? Here is what you need to know about Target locations outside of America.Net Worth Target CEO Brian Cornell’s Net Worth, Family, and Political Beliefs
Target is led by chairman and CEO Brian Cornell. Here are details about his net worth, family, and political beliefs.Company & Industry Overviews Brand-Name Parent Company Owns Target, CEO Makes Big Bucks
Who's raking in the big bucks as Target sells—and sells and sells? Here are the financial nuts and bolts on Target's eponymous parent company and CEO.Company & Industry Overviews Retail Stocks During Inflation—How to Tweak Your Portfolio
Inflation impacts retail stocks in a unique way. Here's what to expect, so you can tweak your portfolio as needed.Consumer Must-know update: Redbook Index same-store sales data released
The Redbook Index released the same-store weekly data on Tuesday, March 11, 2014.Company & Industry Overviews Will Walmart and Target’s Digital Initiatives Hurt Costco?
Costco’s top line has grown at an average rate of 11.9% in the past five quarters. On average, the company’s adjusted EPS increased 17.9%.Consumer What Drove Costco’s Double-Digit Earnings Growth in 2Q18?
Costco (COST) reported lower-than-expected fiscal 2Q18 earnings (period ended February 18, 2018) results on March 7, 2018.Company & Industry Overviews Why Retailers Are Increasing Their Ad Spending on YouTube
Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Lowe’s were the four retailers in the United States that spent the most on YouTube video ads last year.Consumer Analysts Expect Costco to Sustain Sales Growth Momentum in 2019
Costco (COST) impressed investors with its sales growth rate in fiscal 2018.Company & Industry Overviews Morgan Stanley Rated Carter’s as ‘Overweight’
On January 25, 2017, Morgan Stanley initiated the coverage of Carter’s with “overweight” rating. It set the stock’s price target at $103.0 per share.Company & Industry Overviews Walmex – Walmart’s Recent Initiatives In Mexico
Walmex also looking at higher sales through the e-commerce channel. It launched e-commerce in Mexico in 2013. The growth has been moderate.Earnings Report Why Walmart and Target Saw Same-Store Sales Growth in 3Q16
Same-store sales growth came in at 1.5% in 3Q16 for Walmart US compared to 0.4% in 3Q15. Target’s (TGT) same-store sales grew 1.9% in 3Q16, driven by both higher traffic and transaction size.Miscellaneous Why Online Sales Are A Competitive Advantage For Staples
The growth in ODP and OMX’s combined sales fell—compared to Staples. They were ~143% of SPLS’s sales in 2007. This is just over $8 billion. That fell to $7.3 billion in 2013.Company & Industry Overviews Costco on the Street: Analyst Recommendations
Of the 32 analysts covering Costco (COST), 69.0% have rated the stock as a “buy” as of April 5. The stock has been rated as a “hold” by 31% of these analysts.Consumer Walmart’s Stock Rises 20% Year-to-Date: Can It Rise More?
The stock price of retail giant Walmart (WMT) has risen by 20.1% on a YTD (year-to-date) basis to $73.84, as of July 18. Walmart’s stock has outperformed the S&P 500 Index, which has risen 7.7% on a YTD basis.Company & Industry Overviews Nordstrom Completes Sale of Credit Card Portfolio to TD Bank
On October 1, Nordstrom (JWN) announced the completion of the sale of its credit card portfolio to Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), also known as TD Bank.Company & Industry Overviews Can Target Save Toys R Us from the Retail Graveyard?
Target has just announced a partnership with Toys R Us parent company Tru Kids Brands to manage online sales and order fulfillment.Company & Industry Overviews Costco’s Industry Positioning: A Porter’s 5 Force Analysis
Costco’s suppliers include companies like PepsiCo (PEP), Procter & Gamble (PG), and the Kraft Heinz Company (KHC). No single supplier accounts for over 5% of revenue.Earnings Report Sears Holdings’ Revenue Fell, Income Rose in Fiscal 3Q15
Sears has a market cap of $2.0 billion. Its YTD price movement both rose and fell in fiscal 2015. After it released its fiscal 3Q15 report, SHLD fell by 6.9%.Company & Industry Overviews Where Does Walmart’s Valuation Stand Compared to Its Peers?
As of September 19, 2016, Walmart (WMT) was trading at a 12-month forward PE multiple of 16.6x, which is slightly above its YTD average forward PE of 16.4x.Company & Industry Overviews Walmart Lowers Capital Expenditure Projections
Walmart has updated its capital expenditure projections for fiscal 2016. It expects to spend $12.4 billion in fiscal 2016, in the middle of the $11.6–$12.9 billion guidance range provided earlier.Company & Industry Overviews What’s Shaping Consumer Spending Trends at Walmart Stores?
The average store-only shopper spends ~$1,400 per year at Walmart, while the online-only shopper spends ~$200.Earnings Report How Walmart Compares to Its Peers
On May 12, 2017, Walmart (WMT) was trading at a 12-month forward PE multiple of 17.5x.Miscellaneous Did Analysts Change Their Views on Target after 1Q17 Results?
The majority of analysts covering Target (TGT) remain neutral on the stock.Consumer Costco Outperformed Target and Walmart with Comps Growth
Costco (COST) continues to generate an industry-leading comparable-store sales growth rate despite increased competition and rivals ramping up their digital platforms.Earnings Report What’s behind Target’s Stellar Traffic Growth in Q1 2018?
Target (TGT) sustained its sales momentum in the fiscal first quarter. The company’s growth measures have started to hold ground.Consumer Domino’s Pizza Withdraws Its Guidance, Stock Falls
Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) stock fell in the pre-market session on March 31. The restaurant chain pulled its guidance due to the coronavirus outbreak.Technology & Communications Coronavirus Will Likely Hit Apple’s iPhone Orders in Q2
Lately, Apple stock has been hit hard. The coronavirus outbreak disrupted the global supply chain and dented the demand and supply of the company’s iPhones.Consumer Is Procter & Gamble a Good Bet for Investors?
The defensive nature of Procter & Gamble stock and its strong dividends make it a good buy in a challenging market environment.Consumer Analysts Upgrade Walmart amid Stock Market Turmoil
Analysts are optimistic about Walmart (NYSE:WMT) even though the US stock market crashed due to the coronavirus outbreak.Consumer Can Kroger Gain Momentum in 2020?
Kroger’s performance in recent quarters compared to its peers has left its investors unimpressed. In 2019, Kroger stock rose 5.4%.Company & Industry Overviews How Costco Manages Its Inventory and Supply Chain
Costco Wholesale (COST) has been growing its top line consistently, thanks to its impressive comparable sales growth. Let’s take a closer look.Company & Industry Overviews Amazon Stops Sellers from Using FedEx Ground Service
FedEx stock fell 1% yesterday on reports that Amazon is blocking third-party merchants from using FedEx’s Ground delivery services for Prime shipments.Consumer Why Foreign Currency Headwinds Have Hurt Walmart in Fiscal 2016
Adverse foreign currency movements due to an appreciating US dollar have reduced Walmart’s top line by $12.3 billion in the last three quarters.Consumer Analyzing Target’s Same-Store Sales Growth in Fiscal 2016
Target had upbeat revenue performance in fiscal 4Q16 and 2016. Store traffic was up by 1.3% YoY in fiscal 2016, trending in positive territory in all four quarters of the year.Company & Industry Overviews Porter’s 5 Forces: Analyzing Target’s Competitive Positioning
It’s relatively easy to open a competing business like Target’s, though it’s harder to do it on the scale that the retailer presently enjoys.Company & Industry Overviews How Does Target’s Historical Sales Growth Compare to Its Peers’?
Target opened 15 new stores in fiscal 2016. Its same-store sales rose 2.1%, with customer traffic at stores up 1.3%.Company & Industry Overviews Why Target Is Focusing on Its Signature Categories to Drive Sales
Target has identified four signature categories it’s concentrating on to provide higher store and web traffic and sales: Baby, Style, Wellness, and Kids.Company & Industry Overviews Merchandise Mix: Which Categories Are Performing Best at Target?
In fiscal 2016, Target’s (TGT) performance was upbeat for all merchandise categories with the exception of hardlines.Company & Industry Overviews How the REDCard and Cartwheel Programs Affect Target’s Sales
Target (TGT) has several marketing programs designed to attract higher store (XRT) (RTH) traffic and higher customer loyalty.Company & Industry Overviews Why Target Is Looking at Flexible Format Stores in the US Market
Target operates 1,792 stores in the United States under multiple store formats. Its merchandise assortment differs by store, store location, and store size.Company & Industry Overviews Why Target Is Ramping up on Supply Chain and Digital Investments
Target (TGT) has been making improvements in its supply chain to cope with the additional demand posed by e-commerce and omni-channel retailing (RTH).