Target October sales comparison nearly flat

Courtesy Newsvine - business  Thu, 11/05/2009 - 07:48

Target says sales in stores open at least one year edged down 0.1 percent in October as sales of necessities like healthcare products rose, but electronics and sporting goods sales were weaker.


 

Related items

A tale of 2 retailers: Wal-Mart vs. Target
Wal-Mart's low-price message and emphasis on necessities are helping the world's largest retailer grab new customers around the globe in a recession, while Target — with greater...

Environmentalists, ship groups target ballast plan
Environmentalists say a federal plan to prevent foreign species in ship ballast tanks from invading the nation's waterways is riddled with loopholes and would take effect too slowly.

Black Friday 2009: Boom or Bust? (INFOGRAPHIC)
Black Friday, the biggest retail shopping day of the year, is usually seen as a key barometer of the health of the economy. And the best way to check its pulse is to look at three of the...

HP 02 Black Twin Pack Ink Cartridge with Vivera Ink
Double up on HP 02 black cartridges - which feature patented, dye-based ink for superior photos - and you'll save 8% over the cost of purchasing two individually.

Brother MFC-8860DN Flatbed Laser Multi-Function...
For that small office or medical practice, Brother Multifunction centers save space and costs so you can maximize on productivity and growth. The MFC-8860DN offers every function and feature...


 

Post new comment

The content of this field is kept private and will not be shown publicly.
CAPTCHA
We apologize for the inconvenience. Please help fight spam.
business.marc8.com