Target posts traffic and sales gains
August 21, 2019
Customer traffic to Target stores rose 2.4 percent in the second quarter as more customers took advantage of its in-store and curbside pickup programs. The retailer posted a 3.4 percent gain in same-store sales with an assist from the chain’s digital business, which was up 34 percent for the period.
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