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.

What factors contributed to Target's ability to outperform its peers in retail traffic?

How did Target's capital spending strategy change in recent years?

In what ways did Target's online sales performance change in the third quarter?

What impact did the data breach have on Target's customer return rates?

What role did low gas prices play in Target's sales recovery?