Nation’s largest trade group: holiday sales rose a better-than-expected 4%
Sales for the 2024 holiday shopping season turned out to be robust and better than expected, as easing inflation on merchandise drove shoppers to buy, according to the nation’s largest retail trade group.
Target says its holiday sales were better than expected — but its profits weren't
Target raised its fourth-quarter sales forecast Thursday after more consumers turned to its stores and website for holiday shopping — particularly on days known for deep discounts.
Target announces better-than-expected holiday sales, but investors wary of no profit update
In the third quarter, rival Walmart ( WMT) posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.58, alongside same-store sales growth of 5.3%. Walmart has not yet unveiled its holiday results but did raise its guidance for fiscal year 2025 for the third time last quarter.
Target’s holiday sales show a rebound from third-quarter doldrums
Target raised guidance for a key metric in an update on its holiday sales after achieving records for both Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotional events.
Target bumps up holiday sales forecast but margin worries rub off shine
Target raised its holiday-quarter comparable sales forecast on Thursday, buoyed by robust shopper demand for clothing, toys and beauty products during November and December, but profit margin concerns sent its shares down nearly 3%.
Target Total Holiday Sales Rise, Expects Growth In Q4 Comparable Sales
Thursday reported sales update for November and December, revealing an increase of 2.8 percent and 2 percent in
Target hopes momentum from holiday season jump-starts sales this year
Target leaned in heavily toward promotions and sales during the holidays, a strategy that seems to have left it in the middle of the pack of retailers for the season. The Minneapolis-based retailer said Thursday its comparable sales rose about 2%,
Target’s Holiday Sales Were Strong. It’s a Relief for Investors.
Target reported strong holiday sales on Thursday, giving its stock a boost. The retail chain said sales increased 2% on a comparable basis in the last two months of 2024 from a year earlier, and overall sales rose 2.
Target Joins FIVE, GCO & ANF With Stellar Holiday Sales Performance
Key Takeaways Core retail sales rose 4% YOY to a record $994.1 billion, surpassing the National Retail Federation's forecast. A strong holiday season surge saw Target lift its sales forecast to 1.5% growth from the previous year.
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Five Below reports net sales for holiday period of $1.19B
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Busy holiday travel season fuels big fourth quarter for Delta
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Discount Stores Chain Five Below Holiday Period Sales Surge 8.7%; Stock Rises
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Delta's Holiday Travel Surge Fuels Record Revenue in Q4
The airline exceeded profit and revenue expectations thanks to a surge in holiday travel and lower fuel costs.
Nordstrom Holiday Period Sales Up 4.9%; Lifts Outlook
(RTTNews) - Nordstrom, Inc. (JWN) Friday announced a total company net sales increase of 4.9 percent and a comparable sales increase of 5.8 percent for the nine-week holiday period ended January 4, ...
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Urban Outfitters Achieves 10% Sales Growth During Holiday Period
witnessed significant growth across its diverse retail and wholesale segments during the holiday period. Urban Outfitters reported a 10% year-over-year increase in total net sales, for the two ...