The Numbers Don't Lie: Target Earnings Preview

The video discusses the sales forecast for Target, comparing its performance with Walmart. It highlights Target's superior retail traffic and strategic investments in technology and supply chain. Despite competition from Amazon, Target's online sales have slowed, but its same-store sales have recovered due to low gas prices, customer return post-data breach, and focus on style and wellness.

Which company recently took the lead in share prices after trailing for years?

• Walmart

• Amazon

• Costco

• Target

What strategy is Target using to outperform its peers in retail traffic?

• Increasing capital spending on new stores

• Focusing on larger store formats

• Increasing capital spending on technology and supply chain

• Reducing overall capital expenditure

What is a major challenge for both Target and Walmart in the online sales market?

• Limited product range

• High operational costs

• Lack of customer interest

• Amazon as a formidable competitor

What factor is credited with helping Target recover its same-store sales?

• Low gas prices and a focus on style and wellness

• Focus on electronics

• Expansion into international markets

• High gas prices

How did Walmart's online sales perform in the most recent quarter?

• Decreased by 5%

• Increased by 8%

• Remained flat

• Increased by 15%