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Target, Macy’s and Dollar Tree Prep for a Tough Year Despite Holiday Success

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at its flagship banner and up 5.8% at Family Dollar stores, but even discounters are facing cautious consumer spending and employee pay raises that aren’t expected to pay off for some time. at its flagship banner and up 5.8% Beauty sales were a bright point at both businesses. during Q4, but they were up 0.6%

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Walmart Q2 sales, earnings top expectations

Mass Relators

with member count at an all-time high. Consolidated gross profit rate declined 132 basis points, primarily due to markdowns and mix of sales in the U.S., and an inflation-related LIFO charge at Sam’s Club. The company said its guidance assumes a generally stable consumer in the U.S., on a two-year stack.