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The video discusses Target's sales performance, highlighting a 5.3% increase in comparative sales for the fourth quarter. Despite this, margins are declining due to high investment costs in store improvements and digital order fulfillment. The retail environment is competitive, with companies like Target and Walmart investing heavily in digital strategies to compete with Amazon. Target's digital sales grew by 31% in the fourth quarter, marking the fifth consecutive year of over 25% growth. The video also compares Target's strategies with those of Walmart and Kohl's, noting that Target trades at a lower discount than Walmart.

What was the percentage increase in Target's comparative sales for the fourth quarter?

• 3.5%

• 5.3%

• 7.1%

• 9.0%

What is a major challenge for retailers in competing with Amazon?

• Declining store visits

• High employee turnover

• Lower margins from online services

• Limited product variety

Which company is mentioned as a supplier that is agnostic to where goods are sold?

• Amazon

• VF Corp

• Walmart

• Target

How much did Target's digital sales grow in the fourth quarter?

• 31%

• 40%

• 25%

• 15%

Which retailer is trading at a lower discount compared to Walmart?

• Kohl's

• Target

• VF Corp

• Amazon