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Despite better-than-expected holiday sales, Target's profits did not meet expectations.

Despite better-than-expected holiday sales, Target's profits did not meet expectations.

Nordstrom improves sales forecast following better-than-expected holiday season.

Nordstrom improves sales forecast following better-than-expected holiday season.

Nearly 9% increase in online holiday spending due to deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots, according to Adobe data.

Nearly 9% increase in online holiday spending due to deep discounts and AI-powered chatbots, according to Adobe data.

Ulta Beauty appoints new CEO and improves holiday quarter forecast.

Ulta Beauty appoints new CEO and improves holiday quarter forecast.

Retailers could see a boost in sales from holiday decor, including items such as trees and decorative chickens, as shoppers cut back on gift spending.

Retailers could see a boost in sales from holiday decor, including items such as trees and decorative chickens, as shoppers cut back on gift spending.

Revenue increases for Costco due to membership fee hike.

Revenue increases for Costco due to membership fee hike.

Malls are experiencing a resurgence due to Gen Z's preference for in-person shopping.

Malls are experiencing a resurgence due to Gen Z's preference for in-person shopping.

Kroger sues Albertsons after judge rules against grocery merger.

Kroger sues Albertsons after judge rules against grocery merger.

Macy's ends investigation into delivery expenses, revealing employee embezzlement of $151 million.

Macy's ends investigation into delivery expenses, revealing employee embezzlement of $151 million.

Despite demand fears, Ulta Beauty surpassed earnings expectations as a retailer.

Despite demand fears, Ulta Beauty surpassed earnings expectations as a retailer.

Dollar General is testing same-day delivery in an effort to keep up with Walmart.

Dollar General is testing same-day delivery in an effort to keep up with Walmart.

Despite the search for deals among shoppers, Dollar General and Dollar Tree are not experiencing the expected benefits.

Despite the search for deals among shoppers, Dollar General and Dollar Tree are not experiencing the expected benefits.

During the holiday shopping season, the front-runners are gaining a clear advantage over their competitors.

During the holiday shopping season, the front-runners are gaining a clear advantage over their competitors.

As shoppers buy more clothes and shoes, Nordstrom exceeds Wall Street's earnings expectations.

As shoppers buy more clothes and shoes, Nordstrom exceeds Wall Street's earnings expectations.

Consumer electronics demand remains soft, prompting Best Buy to lower its full-year sales forecast.

Consumer electronics demand remains soft, prompting Best Buy to lower its full-year sales forecast.

Walmart scales back on DEI initiatives, removes certain LGBTQ products from online platform.

Walmart scales back on DEI initiatives, removes certain LGBTQ products from online platform.

Target experiences a decline in earnings while Walmart reaches new heights, further widening the gap between the two retail giants.

Target experiences a decline in earnings while Walmart reaches new heights, further widening the gap between the two retail giants.

After a discounter cuts its forecast, Target experiences a 20% decline in shares and posts its largest earnings miss in two years.

After a discounter cuts its forecast, Target experiences a 20% decline in shares and posts its largest earnings miss in two years.

If Trump tariffs are implemented, Walmart may increase some prices, according to the CFO.

If Trump tariffs are implemented, Walmart may increase some prices, according to the CFO.

Despite beating on earnings and raising guidance, Lowe's anticipates a decline in sales this year.

Despite beating on earnings and raising guidance, Lowe's anticipates a decline in sales this year.

Walmart raises its forecast once more due to increased spending by customers beyond the grocery sections.

Walmart raises its forecast once more due to increased spending by customers beyond the grocery sections.

How Home Depot's $18.25 billion bet on the pro business is paying off.

How Home Depot's $18.25 billion bet on the pro business is paying off.

Despite the improvement in Home Depot's sales, consumers remain cautious about their spending.

Despite the improvement in Home Depot's sales, consumers remain cautious about their spending.

Steve Madden to reduce China sourcing by up to 45% due to Trump's tariff plan.

Steve Madden to reduce China sourcing by up to 45% due to Trump's tariff plan.

Consumers may face higher prices and reduced spending due to Trump's proposed tariffs.

Consumers may face higher prices and reduced spending due to Trump's proposed tariffs.

As CVS and Walgreens face challenges, Walmart announces prescription delivery service to customers.

As CVS and Walgreens face challenges, Walmart announces prescription delivery service to customers.

Holiday shoppers' purchases will be influenced by elections, hurricane damage, and other factors.

Holiday shoppers' purchases will be influenced by elections, hurricane damage, and other factors.

Ulta Beauty reports fall in the beauty industry, facing challenges.

Ulta Beauty reports fall in the beauty industry, facing challenges.

Walmart expands its pet services with the opening of five additional veterinary and grooming centers.

Walmart expands its pet services with the opening of five additional veterinary and grooming centers.

Sam's Club, owned by Walmart, experiments with a checkout-free future.

Sam's Club, owned by Walmart, experiments with a checkout-free future.

In a federal trial, Michael Kors testifies that selling handbags in the TikTok and Taylor Swift era is more challenging.

In a federal trial, Michael Kors testifies that selling handbags in the TikTok and Taylor Swift era is more challenging.

Whether Coach and Michael Kors owners will merge will be determined by three crucial questions.

Whether Coach and Michael Kors owners will merge will be determined by three crucial questions.

Dollar Tree's stock price drops after the discount retailer lowers its full-year earnings outlook.

Dollar Tree's stock price drops after the discount retailer lowers its full-year earnings outlook.

CEO Brian Cornell responds to price gouging allegations in retail.

CEO Brian Cornell responds to price gouging allegations in retail.

Department stores are struggling to attract customers, causing Macy's to lower its sales projections.

Department stores are struggling to attract customers, causing Macy's to lower its sales projections.

Despite beating on earnings and revenue, Target provides a cautious sales outlook for the year.

Despite beating on earnings and revenue, Target provides a cautious sales outlook for the year.

Lowe's adjusts full-year forecast due to anticipated decline in home improvement sales.

Lowe's adjusts full-year forecast due to anticipated decline in home improvement sales.

Walmart announces price drops, except in a crucial section.

Walmart announces price drops, except in a crucial section.

Before the bell rings, Walmart will report its earnings. Here's what to anticipate.

Before the bell rings, Walmart will report its earnings. Here's what to anticipate.

An interest rate reduction could potentially increase Home Depot's sales.

An interest rate reduction could potentially increase Home Depot's sales.

Consumers' growing caution may lead to weaker sales for Home Depot.

Consumers' growing caution may lead to weaker sales for Home Depot.