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Target see sales slide again as iconic retailer's struggles continue
US retail giant Target has reported another quarter of declining sales and profits, as the retailer struggles to regain its footing with customers grappling with widespread price increases. However, the Minneapolis-based company offered a solid…
Aberdeen Profit Tops Estimates as Retail Platform Draws Clients
Aberdeen Group Plc's annual profit topped expectations as the UK money manager's retail investment platform continued to draw clients. The Edinburgh-based fund house posted adjusted operating profit of £264 million ($353 million) for 2025…
South Africa Wants a Private Partner to Boost Retail Bond Sales
South Africa is seeking private sector partners to ramp up its sale of government bonds to the retail market, potentially widening its investor base and lowering the cost of borrowing. “There's a big opportunity,” National Treasury…
Best Buy's holiday sales disappoint, but retailer shows progress in growing profits
Best Buy beat fourth-quarter earnings expectations but missed Wall Street's revenue estimates. The electronics retailer said it is navigating a 'mixed macro environment.' Shares jumped more than 10% in premarket trading. Erik McGregor | Lightrocket…
Target stock is up even though sales were down. Why the retailer is getting a surprise bump today
Target Corporation on Tuesday reported its all-important fourth-quarter results, which run from the key holiday shopping season in November through January. Unfortunately for the company, its results were, at best, a mixed bag. Yet despite the…
Retail investors had two favorite trades during Monday's market turmoil
Mom-and-Pop investors rushed into a pair of trades on Monday following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Retail investors sent millions of dollars on a net basis into the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) and Palantir in the first…
Retailers' Milan Trends: Layering, Black, Strong Outerwear, Stilettos - and Craftsmanship
MILAN — With the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics wrapped and ahead of the Paralympics, the city was buzzing with tourists and the energy was palpable during fashion week here, just before the news of the war in the Middle East broke on…
Retail's gender pay gap is shrinking - but fashion has a problem
The gender pay gap at employer level continues to narrow, with results varying across industries. In retail, some subsectors, including fashion, continue to reflect workforce composition and pay distribution patterns, according to the 2026 Employer…
2026 Retail Secure Awards Announced
Recognizing the loss prevention leaders who are defining the future of retail security in Canada TORONTO, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ - Retail Council of Canada (RCC) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Retail Secure Legends Awards. These…
Retailer Pet Valu reports fourth-quarter profit up from year earlier, raises dividend
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Plaza Retail REIT Announces 2025 Results
FREDERICTON, NB, March 2, 2026 /CNW/ - Plaza Retail REIT (TSX: PLZ.UN) ('Plaza' or the 'REIT') today announced its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. '2025 marked an important transition year for Plaza with a strong…
Can Target's New CEO Send the Massive Retailer's Stock Soaring in 2026 (and Beyond?)
Target (TGT 0.48%) is one of the largest retailers in the United States. Its main competitor is Walmart (WMT 0.66%), given that both operate similarly large stores. However, there is a significant performance gap right now, with Target struggling…
US-Israel / Iran conflict - industry reaction - Retail Banker International
The market consensus is that the general risk sentiment is quite muted with one caveat-market participants should continue to brace for significant market volatility. Global markets are absorbing the implications of comprehensive US-Israeli attacks…
Mattress retailer announces huge sale - including up to £350 off a model we love
IT'S not an event that tends to prompt much celebration, but March 13th marks World Sleep Day. While we probably won't get the champagne on ice just yet, it's a great time of year if you're in the market for a new mattress — sleep brands all…
Samsung vs Amazon: which retailer has the best unlocked Galaxy S26 preorder deal right now?
Eyeing up the latest Galaxy S26 series, but don't want to sign up for a new plan? Many of the best Galaxy S26 preorder deals are annoyingly locked behind expensive unlimited postpaid plans — but there are still excellent deals to be found…
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