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A new look and fresh merch are winning customers back at Target as sales rebound
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Anne D'Innocenzio, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 19, 2026
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Key points The refund, totaling nearly $1 billion, came after a court ruling on tariffs. Sales are up at Target, with the retailer seeing gains for two quarters in a row.
Sales are up at Target, with the retailer seeing gains for two quarters in a row. A major overhaul of merchandise is credited with bringing in more customers. The company also received a significant refund, which is sparking interest in how it will be used.
The refund, totaling nearly $1 billion, came after a court ruling on tariffs. Target's financial officer mentioned that the company is focused on investing in price reductions. Further information on Target's plans and sales performance is available, including details on recent price cuts affecting thousands of items.
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Category: business Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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