The National Retail Federation predicts that this holiday season, retailers will hire fewer than 365,000 workers — the lowest number in 15 years.

Tariffs are part of the story, of course. But not all of it.

Target is struggling with declining sales, and the beauty brand has its own specialized outlets.

The civil rights organization has stopped short of calling for a boycott but wants consumers to be intentional in their buying.

Retail giant Target appears to be banking on refreshed product lines, which can make shopping feel more like a treasure hunt.

Target and Walmart are among the outlets competing for the dollars of consumers who may have reached the limit of what they will pay.

Meanwhile, its competitors are doing pretty well, including Walmart, where groceries account for 60% of sales.

The fluorescent lit aisles of big box stores don’t scream luxury. But for certain items, consumers just don’t care.

Walmart’s on-demand delivery program starts Sunday. Target’s version of Amazon Prime launches in April. Is there room for more subscriptions?

And why Target considers them key to keeping customers spending.