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Big Box Stores Hit By Surge in Theft

U.S. big box stores have experienced an upward surge in incidents of theft over the past financial quarter, suffering further inventory shrinkage as a result. This problem is compounded by other incidents such as organized crime, damage, vendor fraud, and lost items. Home Depot, Target,...

Investors Await Wave of Big Box Earnings Led By Target, Walmart

Investors are bracing themselves for a week of quarterly financial results from the United States' premium Box Box stores, with the likes of Walmart and Target leading the charge. Home Depot, TJX Companies, Deere & Co., and Ross Stores are also set to release...

Target Stock Hit By Another Downgrade

Target's stock has been downgraded from a "buy" to neutral by Citi analyst Paul Lejuez, explaining that the company's high exposure to discretionary sales does not put them in a strong position given the current economic landscape. "Considering the competitive landscape, we believe Walmart is...

Walmart, Target Earnings Show That Consumers “Trading Down”, Execs Claim

Walmart and Target executives claimed that the companies' recent quarterly earnings reports indicated that consumers have been trading down to cheaper options over the first three months of 2023. As Walmart CEO Doug McMillion told investors in an earnings call, the retail giant saw a...

Target Expresses Confidence Following Q1 Earnings Report

Target released its earnings results for the first quarter on Wednesday, expressing confidence about the coming months following a respectable performance. Net sales for the first quarter amounted to $25.3 billion, beating Wall Street estimates of $25.18 billion and achieving a 0.6% year-on-year growth. Despite...

Investors Brace Themselves for Walmart, Target Earnings Reports

Investors are bracing themselves for a wave of incoming earnings reports this week, including retail giants Walmart and Target. These results are expected to provide insight into the state of the retail market and consumer spending as the U.S. debt ceiling continues to be...