Is Target’s Turnaround Actually Real? | Fast Five Shorts

Retail Fast Five · Aug 31, 2026 · 5:50

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Target is showing signs of improvement, but is the retailer actually turning the corner?

Chris Walton is joined by Joe Laszlo, Head of Content & Insights, U.S. at Shoptalk, to debate Target's latest results, including stronger sales, grocery growth, improved store traffic, and a raised outlook. But after a difficult stretch, the bigger question remains: is this a genuine turnaround or simply a bounce off weak comparisons?

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