Target's sales slump for first time in 6 years. Executives blame strong reaction to Pride merch. - CBS News
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But the "somber" Q2 results are related to "the frugal mindset that has taken hold of shoppers," one analyst says.
But the somber Q2 results are related to the frugal mindset that has taken hold of shoppers, one analyst says.
But the somber Q2 results are related to the frugal mindset that has taken hold of shoppers, one analyst says.
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