4 Charts to Know: Wal-Mart Heirs Gain $12 Billion

Walmart reports record sales and profit growth, outperforming competitors like Target and Amazon. The company's e-commerce sector shows significant growth, with sales doubling those of Target. Despite Target's struggles, Walmart's outlook remains positive, contributing to a substantial increase in the Walton family's net worth. The US retail sector shows steady growth, with consumer spending driving 70% of GDP.

What was the performance of Target compared to Walmart in terms of same store sales?

What impact did the recent retail sales data have on consumer sentiment?