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Target Corporation

5/23/2012, 7:23 PM ET
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  • 7:56 AM Industry analysts see the move by Sears Holdings (SHLD) to reduce its stake in Sears Canada to 51% as clearing the path for a host of U.S. retailers to jump in to take advantage of the void as Sears Canada trims its operations. Both Nordstrom (JWN) and Saks (SKS) could jump into a Canadian market that boasts 50% higher sales per square foot at malls than in the U.S., while Target (TGT) might accelerate its own expansion plans.
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  • 4:13 AM Sony (SNE) and Samsung (SSNLF.PK) are trying to force retailers to rein in discounts on televisions, a move that could not only save profit margins at two of the world's largest TV makers but also help retail chains like Best Buy (BBY) and Target (TGT) remain competitive against online discounters.
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  • Tuesday 2:35 PM Shares of Target (TGT +1.5%) keep trickling higher as execs at the Citi Global Consumer Conference tip off how the firm's prospects are shaping up. While the company reaffirms FY12 EPS of $4.60-$4.80, part of the focus remains up north were the company plans to open 125-130 stores in the next couple of years and see its investment start to kick into profits in 2014. (webcast)
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  • Friday 11:22 AM Target (TGT +1.8%) needs to figure out its next chapter to spike growth after the successful run as an upscale discounter starts to run thin, according to Stephen Simpson. Though comparable-store sales are still percolating right along, the company's P-Fresh and Red Card initiatives could behind the outperformance, while organic store traffic growth remains at risk of petering out without a refresh.
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Company Description

Target Corporation (the Corporation or Target) was incorporated in Minnesota in 1902. We operate as two reportable segments: Retail and Credit Card.

Our Retail Segment includes all of our merchandising operations, including our large-format general merchandise and food discount stores in the... More