Target Under Pressure: Activist Investor Steps In After Major Sales Decline
US retail giant Target faces activist investor pressure from Toms Capital as shares drop 64% from pandemic highs amid 12 consecutive quarters of weak sales growth.
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Kroger cuts 2025 sales outlook to 2.8-3% growth as budget-conscious shoppers trade down and competitors slash prices. Stock falls 7% despite beating profit expectations.
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Walmart boosts 2025 forecast for second time as eCommerce grows 27%. Stock moving to Nasdaq in December as retailer expands tech focus.
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Target's Leadership Shift & Q2 Recovery
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