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Why Target is raising its minimum wage to $15
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Janet Nguyen
Jun 17, 2020
The retail giant is boosting its minimum wage $2 per hour, accelerating planned increases. The move may reflect current crises in America as well as expectations of a strong economy.
Workers at Walmart, Amazon and beyond strike for better conditions
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Janet Nguyen
May 1, 2020
Employees are asking consumers to refrain from buying these companies' products or services.
Target's winning streak slows with disappointing holiday sales
Jan 15, 2020
The retailer missed the mark on electronics and toy sales.
Amazon's one-day shipping bet dents profits this holiday season
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Scott Tong
Dec 26, 2019
It costs Amazon more to deliver the average package than you spend on the item itself.
Investment in online purchase, curbside pickup pays off for Target
Nov 20, 2019
They helped the retailer post a 31% gain in digital sales over the last quarter.
Target's new customer loyalty program joins retailers' "arms race"
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Erika Beras
Oct 4, 2019
Stores and brands are trying to push back against declining consumer loyalty.
Big companies are raising wages as competition heats up
Apr 9, 2019
Finding and retaining workers can be a challenge.
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Will Vineyard Vines deliver for Target?
by
Ben Bradford
Mar 1, 2019
Vineyard Vines — known by its whale logo — will offer a limited line of summer clothing at Target.
For big retailers, a mixed bag of holiday results
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Renata Sago
Jan 10, 2019
We heard a lot of rosy retail forecasts heading into the holiday season. Consumer confidence was high, the economy was strong and sales were going to be great. How’d it pan out? A bit of a mixed bag, actually. Some big retailers, like Target and Costco, have posted strong holiday sales results. Others, like Macy’s […]
Target's investments in online shopping are paying off
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Erika Beras
Nov 26, 2018
Target missed earnings expectations for the third quarter, yet the company is maintaining its forecast for the whole year. The reason? The retailer’s investments in its online segment are weighing down on its profit margins, but those investments are getting some traction as online sales jumped 49 percent in the latest quarter. Click the audio […]