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Target Struggles with Sales Decline Amid Holiday Challenges

11/24/2025

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Target faces holiday-season pressure as consumer sentiment weakens, with a 3.8% drop in comparable-store sales and 2.7% decline in foot traffic.
Michael Fiddelke, Target's Chief Operating Officer, expressed frustration because customers prioritize essential spending.
Target plans to enhance its shopping experience by using technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to attract price-conscious consumers.
The company projects a single-digit Q4 2025 sales decline, amid a boycott over its diversity policy changes.

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Story summary

Target faces holiday-season pressure as consumer sentiment weakens, with a 3.8% drop in comparable-store sales and 2.7% decline in foot traffic.
Michael Fiddelke, Target's Chief Operating Officer, expressed frustration because customers prioritize essential spending.
Target plans to enhance its shopping experience by using technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), to attract price-conscious consumers.
The company projects a single-digit Q4 2025 sales decline, amid a boycott over its diversity policy changes.