Target's Traffic Is Up 7.2% — and the Holiday Quarter Will Test the Turnaround
Target's Q3 store visits rose 7.2% chain-wide, easily outpacing Walmart's traffic growth, as CEO Michael Fiddelke's turnaround enters a pivotal first holiday quarter.
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Holiday Shopping
Topic
Holiday Shopping
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