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Target sales rise due to holiday shopping [Video]

During Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions, sales reached record highs.

MINNEAPOLIS — Minneapolis-based Target Corporation reported its quarterly earnings Thursday, showing a slight increase in sales following a holiday boost.

Total sales in November and December grew 2.8% — more than in 2023 — according to a Target press release. During Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotions, sales reached record highs. 

Online, Target reported a 9% increase in digital sales and a 50% growth on Target Plus. 

“Our team delivered continued traffic growth and better-than-expected holiday-season performance, thanks to their focus on serving guests with an inspiring, easy, and joyous shopping experience,” Brian Cornell, chair and chief executive officer, said in a release.

Looking forward to the fourth quarter, Target shared it expects a growth of 1.5% in comparable sales. 

Target also shared that two people in leadership roles will be retiring: Mark Schindele as executive vice president and chief stores officer, and …

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